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The traditional Flame 4/MCH combo may be dead. Now with the DOTs nerfed, I'm not so sure.

For me, it might be better to be a MCH/Master Rifleman. Here's my logic:

1. My three characters are on the same server. Two of them are maxed-out - an MBH and a Master TKA/Master Gunfighter. My gunfighter uses pistols, of course and my MBH uses carbines primarily. I have about a dozen unused uber laser rifles and T21s gathering dust. As a Master Rifleman, I could use those to great advantage.

2. Flame 4 is not what it used to be after the last publish. Actually, all DOTs are much weaker now. DOTs are important in PvE, so the old flamer, while it looks cool, just isn't as good in the wild. Riflemen are strong without relying on DOTs.

3. Master Riflemen ain't gonna get nerfed anymore.

4. Rifleman skills for long range, combined with using your pets to tank, sounds like a great combo.

5. Master Rifleman is good at PvP and when combined with MCH, also is good at PvE.

6. Between all three of my maxed-out characters, I would have a wide vareity of ways to attack, interact and have fun.

What do the assembled multitudes think? Is Flame 4 alone worth keeping anymore?