Commando Archive

I know I've posted this question before but I'm edging nearer needing to make a decision on this.

Commandos sem like fun but also seem too one-sided without versatility. I'd probably throw in Smuggler to compliment Commando.

CH/BEs seem fun but I'm afraid there are too many of these and I'd just get lost in the mix. Experimenting on new pets (BE-wise) seems like a lot of fun.

and I'm attracted to CMs almost based solely on the AoE diseases -- but I hear these are pretty inefficient now.

Anyway, just wondering if some others had experience with either all 3 or 2 of these profession combosand had a comment on how fun they were (totally subjective I know). I'm into experimenting as well and know I'd be limited as a Commando/Smuggler.

Thanks!

Pardon the cross-posting I'm about to do....

You're really looking at diverse options. One primary combat profession, one crafter/pokemon profession, and one support profession. The nature of commandos is that you're not going to be very diverse....which was an intentional thing. You don' thave a lot of skills pts and it's hard to get away without a little scouting for terrain nav and some medic to use stim B's. Such is the nature of the beast.

Don't know much about BE/CH besides they are very powerful.

You heard wrong about CM's. They are very potent in PvP and very potent in PvE. Our guild has one master CM and we essentially can't group unless he's online. He adds that much to the group with ranged stims and poisons. Disease and poison are very very potent and stack with other DOTs. He's also working thru pistoleer and he's amazing in PvP with his AoE poisons and stopping shot. Most times he's in the 5:1 ratio.

My plan is to get Master Commando, Exploration III, Hunting II, First Aid IV, Diags IV, and Pharm I. That gives me the ability to use Stim B's very effecively for self and pet heals, the best terrain negotiation a non-ranger can have, the best bonus to hit critters you can get, and still leaves me a few points here and there (probably for Survival II and Trapping I). When I go back to town, all I'll need to visit is the Cantina....

I am already on the path to Commando/Smuggler (ok...I just got my novice in each)....I decided on this path because it's nice to have the big toys and be able to slice them too...I also got a Novice Pistoleer so I could have /healthshot2...This is great with the Launch Pistol...you get to use all the pistol special moves but get Heavy Weapons XP...

The way I figured it (and I could be off) to get a Master Commando/Master Smuggler it would leave a person with 36 skill points remaining...I am going to throw that into at least Pharm I (for stim packs...although I think novice medical helps with this) and A bit into scouting (exp & and hunting I or II) for terraign navigation and critter resource gathering (for money)...

Yeah gavin your about 18 points off.... Master Smuggler/Master Commando leaves you with 18 skill points

After being nearly every other profession over the last 2 months i've finaly decided on Smuggler/Commando, why? To tell you the truth, i'm not entierly sure, I just thought they complimented each other fairly well, and makes for great RPing

Im Master Smuggler, novice pistol and working on Commando.

Not mastering commando, no room if i want my healing. Helli would go novice just for the pistol

What about Commando/CH

Master CH, Flame 4

Let the pets tank the mob while you flame it

Commando +Smuggler is probably the Best all around Combination (Well BH + Anythingis just as good, Better in some Opinions)in the game right now....And thus the most common combination i see these days.

CH+BE is Fairly Solid....if your a Pokemon type guy....I realy don't see the point with ANY IMP having 3 ATST's or Regular pets who are Just as strong as an average CH PET. If yo wanna be a rebel with Good Pets tho, CH is the only option...

as for CM...

You heard wrong about CM's. They are very potent in PvP and very potent in PvE. Our guild has one master CM and we essentially can't group unless he's online. He adds that much to the group with ranged stims and poisons. Disease and poison are very very potent and stack with other DOTs. He's also working thru pistoleer and he's amazing in PvP with his AoE poisons and stopping shot. Most times he's in the 5:1 ratio.

- -Krillin-

That Sounds fairly acurate....However, a Doctor is better in just about every respect. If you go CM you arn't going to get the Return you are expecting tillmaster. And in PvE Poisons are pretty weak in comparison to any weapon skill , Although PvP is where they shine In PvP You "may" be king of the battlefieldWith an AoE Poison, but anywhere else a Doctor is better (in PvP too IMO).

To break the playstyles down a bit:

Commando Smuggler - Wear BIG Armor! Stand back and Shoot, Pray for a One Shot andHope you don't miss. Spice up on Pixie and Moun gold, Slice your own grenades and armor, Have Good PVP faction benifits. Do alot of Damage.

BE+CH - Go Play Pokemon! hehe Ok Seriously, Buff up the Pets, Send them into Combat....Call it a day. Pet stim them back up after its all said and done...prety straight forward Both PvP and PvE

Combat Medic - Spen Hour upon hours(or BOOKU Credits)Gathering Resources and then More time Crafting your poisons and Stims. Toss AoE Heals and Poisons in PVP then duck out of sight(read: High Mobility or DIE fast). In PvE Toss ranged Stims to the More effective Combat guys, poisons normaly serve very little use.

Doctor- I Know its not what you asked, but for comparison - Buff All Red and Green Stats up to 2k and Beyond. "Res" People, Cure any status effects, and Stim to full at any point (even with 3k Health and action)...Your role is gonna be the same in both PVP and PVE as a doctor...At times you will be virtualy unstopable.

Any questions?