Capt_Beers Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Just thought I'd start a thread that wasn't about Operatives (11/20 of the non-stickied posts are). I'm really enjoying the 2.0 changes on my Merc. I don't have Net yet and I can already see a big improvement in being able to survive while DPSing. It also just "feels" better than my Mando. I like the animations better and it just looks more mobile with the 2 pistols as opposed to the assault cannon. As far as healing I don't think there is too much wrong with Commandos. I just think the other 2 classes are much stronger. People should die occasionally in PvP. So it's okay if all the healers aren't putting out 1 mil healing. I also think out of all the classes the BH/Trooper gear is the best looking. The lvl 40 BH PvP (the red one) set and the EWH chest w/ a Black Hole helmet are some of the best looks in the game in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boch Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 How do feel about merc heals compared to op heals. Sorry couldn't help myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Beers Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 How do feel about merc heals compared to op heals. Sorry couldn't help myself. It was bound to happen. I believe an analogy is in order. A booze related one, Commandos are a nice strong ale to a Scoundrels whiskey. There is nothing wrong with a strong ale (think Double Arrogant Bastard) however the whiskey is much stronger. Each one has it's moments and they can both be quite enjoyable. However it takes a lot less whiskey for things to really get out of hand. Although either one can be downright vicious with a good chaser (a tank). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashogy_reborn Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Just thought I'd start a thread that wasn't about Operatives (11/20 of the non-stickied posts are). I'm really enjoying the 2.0 changes on my Merc. I don't have Net yet and I can already see a big improvement in being able to survive while DPSing. It also just "feels" better than my Mando. I like the animations better and it just looks more mobile with the 2 pistols as opposed to the assault cannon. As far as healing I don't think there is too much wrong with Commandos. I just think the other 2 classes are much stronger. People should die occasionally in PvP. So it's okay if all the healers aren't putting out 1 mil healing. I also think out of all the classes the BH/Trooper gear is the best looking. The lvl 40 BH PvP (the red one) set and the EWH chest w/ a Black Hole helmet are some of the best looks in the game in my opinion. funny, thats why i started playing my commando more lol definitely agree tho. merc DPS is competitive now (even in RWZ), and healing is only sub-par b/c the other 2 healing classes are way over-tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankenseuss Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 funny, thats why i started playing my commando more lol definitely agree tho. merc DPS is competitive now (even in RWZ), and healing is only sub-par b/c the other 2 healing classes are way over-tuned. Personally I believe sorcs and sages are perfect where they are. Mandos and Mercs could be even with sorcs and sages if they received much better resource management. If Mandos didnt run out of ammo so quickly they would be just as nasty as sorcs and sages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyDragonflame Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 2.0 change powertechs to mercs in damage department. Mercs now near OP, powertechs now crap sh*t... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Beers Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Personally I believe sorcs and sages are perfect where they are. Mandos and Mercs could be even with sorcs and sages if they received much better resource management. If Mandos didnt run out of ammo so quickly they would be just as nasty as sorcs and sages. Ammo hasn't really been a problem for me but at the same time unless someone absolutely needs to stay alive I won't heal them if it's going to drop my regen rate and I don't have Recharge Cells up (situation dictates but I am more concerned with me staying alive then blowing all my ammo on saving someone who might go down anyway). SCC is a prime candidate for this. Instead of only refunding 8 ammo it could increase either your regen(my preferred addition) or alacrity (more than likely would BW would do if they added this). Or just increase your regen if you could balance it that way. It would be like the old Pugnacity and more of a buff to keep up on your self at all times. I would prefer a method like this that makes you use an ability rather than something being made cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashogy_reborn Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 2.0 change powertechs to mercs in damage department. Mercs now near OP, powertechs now crap sh*t... mercs op... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teclado Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I have a 33 merc alt that I've been playing with. The arsenal tree is pretty good. I love tracer missile stacking and then BOOM railshot. Some of the points higher up look pretty awesome, setting up full auto (or whatever it's called). I haven't tried healing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToMyMa Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) funny, thats why i started playing my commando more lol definitely agree tho. merc DPS is competitive now (even in RWZ), and healing is only sub-par b/c the other 2 healing classes are way over-tuned. Yeah, many take mandos to ranked for their burst (and being able to thrown down some off heals) and butterfly net. They do make good guardian leap targets in huttball, too, due to HtL And let's just say this: Most people much rather want too see lasers than pebbles and hadoukens flying through the air Edited July 2, 2013 by ToMyMa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToMyMa Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 2.0 change powertechs to mercs in damage department. Mercs now near OP, powertechs now crap sh*t... ...says the person who used 54 crafted gear and plays a sweeper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Beers Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 I have a 33 merc alt that I've been playing with. The arsenal tree is pretty good. I love tracer missile stacking and then BOOM railshot. Some of the points higher up look pretty awesome, setting up full auto (or whatever it's called). I haven't tried healing. Wait until you get Heat Seeker Missile. Hits much harder than Rail Shot. Best burst rotation: Power Surge > Reserve Powercell (I don't know the Merc Name, makes next ability free) > Fusion Missile > Tracer > Explosive Dart > HSM > Rail Shot then Unload to finish them off. Many a Sage/Sorc have gone down form this alone if they aren't bubbled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DimeStax Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Nerf Mercs. No one should be allowed to enjoy playing one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Beers Posted July 2, 2013 Author Share Posted July 2, 2013 Nerf Mercs. No one should be allowed to enjoy playing one. I knew it was to good to last. That's why I rolled one of every AC, I'll always have an FOTM to fall back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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