Commando Archive

A few thoughts, ideas, and comments about Commandos.

My first comment is in direct opposition to all those people out there complaining about how Commandos are far more powerful than they should be. Grow up. We were the epitomy of terrible before and were better off choosing a Chef and PvPing than being a Commando. I have been a Commando since I get the requirements about 2 weeks after launch date, and I didn't give up on them because I knew the fix would be uncanny. However, we still are not quite fixed, in my personal opinion. To those who thing we're over-powered...take a look at our base stats, please. We little to no defenses, we are forced to buy up into another tree to have defense against anything. Also, we are only REALLY good with heavy weapons AFTER we buy them up. Take a look at bounty hunters, they're not good with the LLC until they XP it up, just like Commandos! Is anyone complaining about them? They also get incredible Carbine and Pistol moves that blow us out of the water...yet they say they suck. I'm not saying anything that Bounty Hunters are over-powered or too nerfed, I am do a simple comparison. If you think that Commandos are tough to kill, think again, we're no harder to kill than any other class in the game.

Now, onto Commandos. Upon recieving Heavy Weapons Support IV, I was strangely un-satisfied with the Heavy Lightning Beam Cannon. Light armor piercing, expensive, and low damage. Then, I thought, what if they replaced it with something more...un-usual and effective. Thus, I came to the conclusion that it would be uber cool if they came out with a Heavy Ion Cannon. Yes, a heavy ion cannon. This sucker is just like in the movies, point it at a mechanical object, fire, and it is rendered useless for a certain amount of time. AT-STs anyone? =) Does no damage, just paralyzes it and renders all of its functions null and void for a few turns. I think that would be awesome, and VERY true to Star Wars.

Another idea that would make Commandos more exciting, concussion grenades. These grenades should be implemented as a minimal damage item, however, they have a knock-down area effect if well placed. Just an idea.

That's all I have for now, I'll post more if I come up with anything new.

I love the Heavy Ion Cannon. Read my thread about commando suggestions. I think a limited use weapon should be in Heavy Weapons IV, and this would be perfect.