Commando Archive

I think that a completely new commandoclass is never going to happen. So let's just hope that they listen and implement some fixes.

After mastering commando once, then dropping it because of the 2.5x dmg from melee then mastering it again...this is what I think are some reasonable changes I'd like to see implemented:

The Field Tactics Line: Currently grenades have no use besides getting good combat xp. I'd like to see grenades be given some posture/status changes. Perhaps proton grenades could knock an opponent down, while other grenades are capable of dizzy/stun.Also commando's are suppose to be efficient soldiers, there should be added terrain negotiation bonuses in the feild tactics line....I was thinking+5 for every field tactics box with a bonus of +5 at master. Many players may not agree with my idea for this line but one thing is for sure....this portion of commando is currently useless and needs some help.

The Heavy Weapon Support Line: Honestly I don't know much about the current quality of this line. Why? Because I don't bother paying 50k for 20 rocket that do less damage than my flamethrower. We don't mind the price of the weapons, we can all deal with that. The problem with the portion of commando is that we aren't getting our money's worth. These weapons should be completely ineffective against "soft" targets such as other players and NPC's. They should perform amazing at destroying structures....such as towers/turrets..at-st's.

The Flamethrower Specialization Line: Ah, the almighty flamthrower. I don't think any other weapon in this game is as hated or controversial. Many think the weapon is overpowered. I do not, however I do agree that the weapon needs to be tweaked. (Notice I use the word tweak and not nerf) Currently this weapon is the commando's only saving grace. It is the only weapon that a commando can use with any positive results. I would suggest reducing the duration of the flame DOT. Perhaps not the amount of damage that each "tick" of the DOT consumes....but definitely shorten the time that they last. If a player on the opposing side of a flamethrower is hit a second time by the DOT, then all bets should be off. The DOT shouls begin anew and proceed to induce wounds. Given the change of a commando actually hittingtheir target twice in a row, I don't think this is too much to ask. Keep the 18m range for specials. In the end a balance must be reached for this weapon.

The Acid Rifle Line: This is the most useless weapon in all the galaxy. It is nothing more than a flamethrower Jr, or Diet flamethrower or even a flamethrower Lite...you get the point. It is 1: Less powerful 2: Slower, 3: Has no DOT. All these things combined make it so a commando will NEVER have a reason to use it. I do admit...it does acid damage...but seriously what creature is there in this game that is vulnerable to acid that our flamthrowers won't take care of? I would suggest either removing this line all together or turn the H.A.R (heavy acid rifle) into some type of energy weapon. Something that is no where near as powerful as the flamethrower but is fast and VERY accurate. If the developers do decide to not take the risk of creating a new weapon, then I (and 99% of commandos) must insist that something must be done for the H.A.R.'s animation. I'm normally not so finiky about such things, but the default attack for the heavy acid rifle looks like it's shooting sticks.

Other ideas: The launcher pistol needs three things: 1: Speed mods. 2: Accuracy mods 3: Specials. This NEEDS to happen. Personally, I would love it if the heavy acid rifle was removed and a launcher pistol skill tree was added. However I would change the classification of the launcher pistol from pistol to heavy weapons (not pistol) and re-name it the "launcher cannon." From my experience in this game the launcher pistol is the only weapon that is certed to a novice of a profession yet recieves no mods or specials from within that profession. That makes no sense. The bounty hunter gets mods and specials for carbine....and they dont even get a carbine cert at novice. (Not attempting to insult BH's, Im just trying to point out the developers inconsistencies....) If the following changes were implemented....the entire commando tree would be worthwhile...not just 25% of it.

As it is now a grenedeer is a master commando who has enough sense to keep their skill points for something useful.

Have u ever played a commando?

*sigh* Yes I have played a commando. I mastered commando twice. First time I kept it for 3 months then dropped it, I mastered it again about a month ago.

The proposals u suggest are nuts.

Could you be more specific? What changes do you find "nuts?"

I use rockets and Heavy weapons ALOT. I can anhilate a crowd from a support position....

If you can manage to hit your target. I myself am of the opinion that rockets and the weapons from the heavy weapons line should not be geared towards people, but more towards doing massive damage towards "hard" targets.

Grenades and the HAR are bugged and in efficient. But the FT and Heavy weapons are a powerful thing... both are low cost to your ham alowing u to wear the heaviest armor possible. The Ft with one hit will still cause your opponent a small worry, as in a 1k tick on his health... If the target is a zerg he is hurt bad... it will erase a buff.

Indeed but if you do any PvP at all you'll soon realise that the flamethrower isn't a smart weapon to use against anyone with even minimaldefenses.

I am a master commando, and I am not going anywhere.... I want fixes to this prof too, but I want things that will be needed. We are not meant to be dueling in the bank for kicks. We are ALOT of Artillery.

I agree, but I dont see how any of the changes I've listed would be geared towards "dueling in the bank." I don't even pat myself on the back for making master commando...the only thing it's good for is flame cone 2, and the extra accuracy for the flamethrower.

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