bennimeistari Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 One of the iconic abilities you see on a skilled Bounty Hunter is when he uses his jet pack to descend into the air to reach a location or in this case an enemy. That ability, however, is lacking with mercenaries while their powertech counterparts are able to be enjoy its awesomeness. Why? Understandably, Powertechs are a more meele-centred class therefore it makes most sense they have the ability but why should that mean the Mercenaries get removed from the deal? There are other avenues we can make use of being up close to an enemy. Granted, our focus should always be to fire at a distance but that doesn't mean a intelligent player wouldn't seize the chance to 'jet charge' to an enemy, then send him flying down a cliff using 'jet boost'. Scenarios like that can really add to the Bounty Hunter experience. It has lots of potential uses that doesn't automatically make them more better. It's like an option that calls only when the circumstance is right otherwise you'll suffer dearly for going up-close and personal with a Jedi Guardian without an escape plan. TL;DR: 'Jet charge' should become a universal ability for Bounty Hunters. This applies to Troopers as well, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khantalas Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I'm not sure. Considering Shield Techs are the only ones who even get Jet Charge, and none of the ranged classes get anything specifically for use in melee range that isn't for pushing enemies away from that range (not counting stuff that you get before specialization, like shiv or rocket punch), I don't really see the developers filling the need for Mercs getting in that range anytime soon. Now some have suggested an escape like the Agent's Exfiltrate. I'm not going to argue about whether it should happen or not, but if Merca are going to get a jet pack movement, I'd rather it be a tactical retreat rather than a suicidal charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennimeistari Posted November 10, 2014 Author Share Posted November 10, 2014 I understand your point but having that option would mean a lot someone like me. I mean, if a Mercenary is dumb enough to jet charge into a crowd of enemies, he'll get punished for it. But having the option and knowing it can only be used effectively at selective circumstance opens up new possibilities instead of closing them. Hell, I'll have a good laugh or two at inexperienced Bounty Hunters learning the mistake of jet charging into melee-based classes. However, a different way to see it. Is to perhaps open up a new kind of jet charge that allows you to fly/leap to targeted allies? Identical to Guardian Leap then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegatronShredder Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I would support that idea that it would work similar to guardian leap/intercede where you can jump to an ally. I know there are similar threads about the escape/movement ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floplag Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 in the case of a Merc, i agree we need something like this, but we need it in the opposite direction. i ant imagine why i would ever jump into an opponent and give up the ranged advantage.. perhaps as a gap closer but thats about all i do think perhaps something to get out of range, a jump back., would be better. Something akin to a hunters disengage in WoW would be amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devako Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) Hell I'd love Jet charge on my Arsenal Merc lol, unload on em from ranged then when my target is near death, jump to em and finish em off with Rocket Punch, especially when those morons in pvp take off running to hide and heal when they'll almost dead lol. Sadly it won't happen because most people cry about balance or "this skill is useless just because I don't use it in my rotation" blah blah... Edited December 5, 2014 by Devako Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taurax Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 in the case of a Merc, i agree we need something like this, but we need it in the opposite direction. i ant imagine why i would ever jump into an opponent and give up the ranged advantage.. perhaps as a gap closer but thats about all i do think perhaps something to get out of range, a jump back., would be better. Something akin to a hunters disengage in WoW would be amazing If not to jump back, push everyone else around you back. The blastfire from the jets literally pushes everyone else away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyronamics Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 If not to jump back, push everyone else around you back. The blastfire from the jets literally pushes everyone else away. You'd like a jetpack blast themed AOE knockback would you? Wish granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goeblu Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 If not to jump back, push everyone else around you back. The blastfire from the jets literally pushes everyone else away. If only Mercs had an ability called Jet Boost, That would be OP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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