Smuggler Archive
Thread: Thought about going BH
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DrevenStrobe
Mon Jul 05, 2004 6:08 pm
#14
I may actually give that template a try before my account runs out in August.
I wouldn't have to work too hard for the pre-reqs. I'd only need to pick up Exploration 4, Carbines 3 and 4, and Rifles 3 and 4. The 40k Combat XP for Novice BH is a non-issue...I'm maxed at 300k for that...
DrevenStrobe
Mon Jul 05, 2004 6:54 pm
#15
Hmmm...actually, I think I would go:
Master Smuggler
BH 0/0/4/0
Pistoleer 0/0/4/3
That gives me all of the Def. vs XXXX, the various pistol certs, and Ranged mitigation 2 from the techniques line.
Plus I get all of the specials from Pistoleer, BH, and Smuggler.
Pistol Accuracy +115---- higher than Master Pistoleer
Pistol Speed +77 ---- higher than Master Pistoleer
Really, the only thing I'd be giving up are the +Dodge modifiers...
*shrug*...we'll see what happens...
JTGAlpha
Mon Jul 05, 2004 7:04 pm
#16
Well the point is the same. 3 boxes and 4 boxes of pistoleer for extra mods. 1 line of BH for more mods and a Mind special. And you still get to be a master smuggler.
JamesHighwest
Tue Jul 06, 2004 1:15 pm
#18
How does this BH build compare to this idea I've been toying with?
Master Smuggler
Master Rifleman
4044 Pistoleer
You get Dodge, Block, Melee Defense and Defense vs (stuff).
I'm getting tired of TKM as it's so overdone. So I came up with this build as a possible alternative.
DrevenStrobe
Tue Jul 06, 2004 1:24 pm
#19
JamesHighwest wrote:
How does this BH build compare to this idea I've been toying with?
Master Smuggler
Master Rifleman
4044 Pistoleer
You get Dodge, Block, Melee Defense and Defense vs (stuff).
I'm getting tired of TKM as it's so overdone. So I came up with this build as a possible alternative.
looks good...
But...
Your Smuggler specials will be useless with a rifle.
And you'll miss alot with your pistol without Accuracy from Pistoleer.
One other thing I realized I'd lose if I go with that Smuggler/Pistol/BH hybrid....Medic...I'll lose my ability to drop a stim in a tight spot...*begins rethinking how to arrange his template*...
JamesHighwest
Tue Jul 06, 2004 1:27 pm
#20
DrevenStrobe wrote:
looks good...
But...
Your Smuggler specials will be useless with a rifle.
And you'll miss alot with your pistol without Accuracy from Pistoleer.
One other thing I realized I'd lose if I go with that Smuggler/Pistol/BH hybrid....Medic...I'll lose my ability to drop a stim in a tight spot...*begins rethinking how to arrange his template*...
Yes, I know I'll not be able to hit anything.... but in all honesty, pistol is worthless as it is now. 
I can't do any damage that's worth a thing unless I have an overly expensive Geno pistol or krayt enhanced weapon. Once Pistoleer becomes worth anything I'll work it up, but until then I'll either stick with TK or go Rifleman.
I can't do any damage that's worth a thing unless I have an overly expensive Geno pistol or krayt enhanced weapon. Once Pistoleer becomes worth anything I'll work it up, but until then I'll either stick with TK or go Rifleman.
Hotrodg
Tue Jul 06, 2004 2:25 pm
#21
Should have a few more points than that. I'm doing Master Smuggler, BH 3040, Commando 0040 and that leaves exactly 0 points. So that leaves you 12 points more with the template above I believe.
DrevenStrobe wrote:
If I was going to mess around with my template, I'd go with something like this:
Master Smuggler
BH 0/0/4/0
Pistoleer 0/0/4/0
That leaves me like 2 points left over...if I figured right.
I'm never giving up Master Smuggler for anything...even when I quit. So, if / when I come back, I'll still be a Master Smuggler, just because I love this profession and the people in it so much.
mrbleepbleep
Tue Jul 06, 2004 2:40 pm
#22
I dropped TKM down to 4004 on Sunday (I was triple master) and started doing Scout again in preparation for going Desperado. I actually changed my mind about that; I begrudge having so many points tied up in Master Marksman which isalmost useless, and the BH route takes away too much defence for my liking. But I don't really miss the TKM - melee isn't really my thing - and I do like having Scout again.
JTGAlpha
Wed Jul 07, 2004 12:29 am
#23
Hey, go FS and it's like 8 skill points to beef that up. Plus there are a few defensive modifiers in Pistoleer so you can work your 3-4 boxes in that however you wanted. You go to the Pistolleer tree for extra mods outside of the speed and accuracy in bounty hunter and kick ass specials in smuggler.
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