Creature Handler Archive

Ive been a Master CH since the very beginning.Ive stuck with the class thru the worst of times,even voiced my opinions on all the nerfs(stealthy ones included).For the most part I have agreed with Verts choices for the list of problems affecting the profession with one exception,Rare pets.This was a bone handed to the class to make up for a very big major nerf.
I have never gotten a rare pet, and its not for lack of trying.
Back when I first started out I was a Master Dancer/Master CH and had no trouble finding my niche in groups.
My pets helped manage agro/tank and I would dance in camps after the missions to get rid of the groups mind wounds.
When the nerfs started to fly I was told that I shouldnt expect to be able to do as well as I used to because I didnt have a combat profession(MCH was no longer considered a combat profession)I was told to drop dancer and get a fighter skill.Well I soon gave up Master Dancer and began experimenting with other professions to see what would compliment MCH.Then holo-grinding became all the rage and I went through alot more professions but held onto my favorite one, MCH.
My goal was to open the Jedi 2nd slot and have a long lost sister.Alas it wasnt meant to be,After reaching my silent holo and 4 professions later they changed how many silents you needed to become a Jedi.I was unable to open the Jedi slot before they changed how the whole Jedi system worked.It appeared that If I was to have a Jedi and an MCH I would have to do a role reversal,
First slot Jedi second slot MCH.
At this time I am waiting for the old mans visit to start my path to Jedi, Glowing with probably 2 free unlocks 3 if Im lucky.
Even though it pains me that I will no longer be an MCH with my main I have decided HELL NO Im not going thru the grind to be a worthless
MCH all over again on the 2nd slot.Instead I will be grinding out Dancer/Musician/Entertainer.I will be able to get all 3 professions in alot less time.After 12+ months of being lied to and placated with empty promises I feel its time for me to move on.

In my opinion it was wrong for all those correspondants to come into this forum and get into a flame fest with an outspoken MCH.
That right there should tell you there is something horribly wrong with this class.
The majority of MCH's know that Vert is doing the best job he can for the class.What he doesnt need is outside help from other correspondants. What he does need is Devs in here honestly addressing the concerns of this class.
Combat rebalance has been talked about for almost a whole year,in that time the profession has been a dying breed.
Most of the old timers that are left have been very passionate about the class.Some have been patiently waiting while others have been more outspoken.
This community deserves a heartfelt apology for the amount of time they have had to endure for this rebalance that is long overdue.

Good luck to those that remain for its time for this OLD CH to get Her OLD MAN.

It's been a long time since I've seen you post, Lorelai. Sadly, it will probably be longer unless we pass on other boards.

Good luck out there.

*salute*
*hugs*