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Thread: Returned to SWG after 2 years; tell me about Doc
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Meshuggah_theWookie
Thu May 19, 2005 9:11 am
#1
I played SWG at the very begining and had a Master CH, with some TKA and Medic and Carbines. I got sick of the crappy pvp combat system and left. I've decided to give things a shot after all the changes.
I'm pretty sure that I want to be a Master Doc. I logged in yesterday and was supprised to find that my character still existed and I took advantage of the 2 week respec window to move things around. However, it seems that MUCH has changed. Frankly, I'm going to have to relearn the UI and all the commands---I feel very noobish. But I figured I come here with some questions.
What is the life of a Doc like these days? What would you tell a noob doctor about the profession?
Most of the guides and info out on the net is out of date b/c of the Combate Update, but I'm getting a sense of some things from this message board. But I really want to find out from you all is what kind of things should I expect and prepare for.
Is the BE crafting line worth having, or do I not need meds to do my role?
I understand how the combat system has changed, but what kind of an impact does it have on the Doctor profession. I keep reading that people doing use Med Centers anymore---that certainly wasn't the case when I played orginally.
Thank you all for your feedback.
Any links to good current information would also be appreciated.
st90
Thu May 19, 2005 10:21 am
#2
Well. Intresting question.. A Doctor No longer requires medicines to heal. or perform any medical action It's an Inate ability, Like a clerics healing ability. Our abilitiesa timer and it's slow. It also doesn't heal for alot of damage. Medicines can improve our time and healing effectivness, but for the moment these enhancers are bugged and do not work as they are supposed to.
XP. A doctor can ONLY gain medical xp while in combat while healing himself/ herself or others that they may be groupped with. Healing counts as doing damage to a MOB. If you heal for more damage than the group's tank is causing, you will become the focus of Aggro. and as a Doctor, your almost no chance of fending off an attack..
Buffs. You said this is your first time back in 2 years so you may not know buffs. Buffs are a skill that enhances a players Stats. Used to be they were quite powerful. But they have been adjusted. The maximum buff is now for 10% of a player's stat. (ie) 1000 health and a 10% buff is now a 1100 point health for up to 40 minutes.
Armor: Characters now need certification to wear armor. As a Doctor you may wear Battle Armor.
BE crafting line. Can't really say. Since the enhancers don't work You can't really evaluate the usefullness of the BE line.
For now though since XP gain is restricted to being in combat I think it's more useful for you to take any extra SP you may have and invest them into Combat skills.
Kessa -Infinity-
Exploring the galaxy one inch at a time.
XP. A doctor can ONLY gain medical xp while in combat while healing himself/ herself or others that they may be groupped with. Healing counts as doing damage to a MOB. If you heal for more damage than the group's tank is causing, you will become the focus of Aggro. and as a Doctor, your almost no chance of fending off an attack..
Buffs. You said this is your first time back in 2 years so you may not know buffs. Buffs are a skill that enhances a players Stats. Used to be they were quite powerful. But they have been adjusted. The maximum buff is now for 10% of a player's stat. (ie) 1000 health and a 10% buff is now a 1100 point health for up to 40 minutes.
Armor: Characters now need certification to wear armor. As a Doctor you may wear Battle Armor.
BE crafting line. Can't really say. Since the enhancers don't work You can't really evaluate the usefullness of the BE line.
For now though since XP gain is restricted to being in combat I think it's more useful for you to take any extra SP you may have and invest them into Combat skills.
Kessa -Infinity-
Exploring the galaxy one inch at a time.
Snooze821
Thu May 19, 2005 10:31 am
#3
oh you should also know in combat hate on a heal is equal to the hate from damage. So healing someone near an enemy for 1000hp is the same as shooting every enemy in range for 1000hp of damage so it CAN add up very fast and you will all the enemies your fighting on you in little time. So when you join groups make sure they know how to pull to reduce the amount of adds.
neinnunb
Thu May 19, 2005 10:37 am
#4
st90 wrote:
Medicines can improve our time and healing effectivness, but for the moment these enhancers are bugged and do not work as they are supposed to.
Its working for me.
Meshuggah_theWookie
Thu May 19, 2005 11:12 am
#5
Xp isn't an issue. I maxed out my training skills on my wookiee before I left so I can simply respec to whatever I choose. Unfortunately the character is a wookiee so I can't wear any armor.
I've been trying to think of a good combination profession for this character. Not being able to wear armor is a consideration. Do people still make CM/Doctor combos? I had been thinking about carbineer or rifleman or even fencer.
Doctor seems a lot less glamorous that it used to be (when they were in constant demand for wound treatment). Or maybe the board whining is having an effect on me.
neinnunb
Thu May 19, 2005 11:33 am
#6
Wookiees have their own armor now.
Wound healing was never needed. The only thing doctors did right before CU was make, sell and apply buffs. They were never needed in combat as buffs made everyone pretty much uber. Maybe they would get asked to rez once in a while but that was rare since nobody died in PvE and everyone was out solo. Why drag a doctor out to where you are just clone.
There are several healing abilities that run on separate timers so take advantage of different heals (like bacta jab, bacta shot, bacta infusion) at the same time to maximize your healing potential and always keep a medic droid by your side with proper batteries.
Wound healing was never needed. The only thing doctors did right before CU was make, sell and apply buffs. They were never needed in combat as buffs made everyone pretty much uber. Maybe they would get asked to rez once in a while but that was rare since nobody died in PvE and everyone was out solo. Why drag a doctor out to where you are just clone.
There are several healing abilities that run on separate timers so take advantage of different heals (like bacta jab, bacta shot, bacta infusion) at the same time to maximize your healing potential and always keep a medic droid by your side with proper batteries.
Kylania
Thu May 19, 2005 11:33 am
#7
Meshuggah_theWookie wrote:
Xp isn't an issue. I maxed out my training skills on my wookiee before I left so I can simply respec to whatever I choose. Unfortunately the character is a wookiee so I can't wear any armor.
Wookiees have armor now.
Meshuggah_theWookie
Thu May 19, 2005 1:09 pm
#8
I just realized this a couple hours ago while reading other board. . .that's awesome. I'm totally rethinking my plans now.
Kylania wrote:
Wookiees have armor now.
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