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Thread: Template Question advice requested
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JBMat
Wed Dec 01, 2004 5:44 pm
#1
Don't matter.
You will die the first beastie gets past your pets and in too close for rifle work.
NO MEDIC. No Master rifle. You are a lunchable waiting to happen.
Master Rifles now. It will make a world of difference. And the bandolier will only enhance what you get.
You do realize droids do not take skill points and anyone can use them. And they are better than pets, in that if they are combat they NEVER RUN AWAY. No skill points needed. And some of mine are as good as higher end pets, if not better.
Camo won't help you much, as you already have maskscent. Go tracking. Disregard survival and trapping - If and when I drop Master to go Jed-eye (cold day in Hawaii, on the beach) I am tanking Traps and Camps.
This was not a flame, you asked. It's my opinion. Novice medic, Master Combat profession, anything else.
JB
Vorpaks
Wed Dec 01, 2004 6:09 pm
#2
I'll agree with JB about the wayfaring. It does not give a huge benefit over maskscent but you can always pick up the first level, try it on that planet, and see if you like it.
The real question is, what kind of Ranger do you want to be? Do you want to be a really good harvester or are you more into the explore/aggro avoidance? If you are more of an explorer you might like the extra bit of camo or the extra shots you can get off with your rifle (?). If you want to harvest and use your pets as tanks anyway you might want to invest in the extra firepower. Since you didn't bother with the very popular conceal shot line I am assuming the pets tank.
As for the rest... nothing gets past MY pets.
I am MCH, MR, Ranger 0030 and I find it very effective. It takes strategy, but you really don't need medic when you have pets and scout traps. 
*resists the urge to hide*
However, if you are happy with your current level of rifles medic can be useful I suppose.
Edit: Curious - have you ever been a Master Rifleman? If so, do you find the +17 to speed makes you the equivalent of Master or do you still lack a bit of the punch (damage) per shot? I'd love to regain some of Ranger but I can't bring myself to drop Master Rifle. If +17 gives the same benefits though I may start a quest for a similar bandolier.
Message Edited by Vorpaks on 12-01-2004 08:13 PM
RockSteadyR&R
Thu Dec 02, 2004 1:40 am
#3
I am a MCH/Rifles and plan on going 4x3x or just xx3x in Ranger.
My question is the first line (concealment/camo) worht having in your experience or should I use those points for something else. I am only 4x34 in rifles but have a +17 speed bandolier so that is not a problem for me.
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