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Thread: Positive Commando Strategy Post
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Works pretty well 
I mean, unless youre using a prefession that works there is no point in PvP as a commando. With stacking defenses we dont have a chance...
CyberData4 wrote:
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Thanks for your comments, but what I'm looking for is more in the lines of STRATEGY. Lets say you are already a Master Commando, then what steps do you take in combat to make you better in combat.
Use all your tools. It's amazing how many smugglers use only an FWG5 because it's what they heard was the "best gun". I have commandos in my PA that use ONLY flamethrowers, because they believe they have just that one weapon that's good.
It's been my experience across multiple games over the last 30 years that flexibility and adaptability == strength. Figure out how to use the acid rifle. Figure out how to use grenades. Figure out how to blend Pistoleer and Smuggler into your mix, and use that.
What I have seen that works: Launcher pistols. TKA moves and powerboost. Being able to heal, esp. mind damage (yes, you can heal that now, Blue Milk). Sliced flamethrowers, against Wookies especially. Enjoy that one while it lasts, wooks are getting Light armor next patch.
What doesn't seem to work: Using flame when the target is running away alot, trying to start a fight too close to a TK (seen lots of commandos twitching on the ground while the TK jumpspinkicks them to incap). Not swapping away from the flamethrower after the target is either missed alot or is already on fire. Not getting the most from your old marksman and brawler tree moves. Not having medic, and refusing to hybridize into other professions that help your combat style.
--Yak
When I first became a Master Commando I would refer to it as my primary profession...any other profession I picked up is my secondary, only to be used to enhance my Commando capabilities...
But in the state our profession currently exists I use the Commando Profession more like my secondary profession to boost what I can do with TKM...my current strategy is to KD and then Flame Special...
Until we get some fixes, I honestly think the best Commando strategy is to dabble outside the profession...whether it is getting Pistol specials for the LP, Rifleman skills to take care of ranged oppoents, or TKM for close range fighting and melee defenses, dabbling seems to me our best strategy...
I'm still hoping for the best and striving to maintain a postive outlook through it all...we've been acknowleged...our issues have been acknowleged...it may take time, but we will see better days...I'm sure of that...
Great post Garvin.
You are absolutely right. It's important to keep a good attitude. Last night i got pummeled by a TKM and i was fully buffed but didnt keep my distance from knkdwn/dizzy. I got him on fire but it just didnt matter in close quarters. I could have taken it with a bad attitude and cried nerf to the tkm, but thats just silly, there are plenty of powerful templates with their own strengths.
I'm 3 boxes from TKM myself but haventbecome efficient at using commando and tka skills together if i need to. I always forget to use intimidate!! Any advice for the commando/tka combo?
Ak-i Rez
Master Commando