Squad Leader Archive

Concerns about the SL new skill proposal.

#1) New Powers for Squad Leaders don't add any new ABILITIES.
The majority are triggers for actions that players SHOULD be taking anyway.

#2) New Powers for Squad Leaders only help POOR PLAYERS.
As a player gets more experience they learn when to shoot and not to shoot. What do the SL abilities offer advanced players?

#3) New Powers for Squad Leaders offer a LESS RITCH experience to group members.
With new commands a group member’s entire combat process may be automated for them. One wonders what is left to do for members of Squad Leader Group.

#4) New Powers for Squad Leaders still offer a VERY POOR return on SKILL POINTS.
For the number of skill points spent, simply triggering abilities OTHER players should be taking anyway. You can get 95% there with a simple /sysgroup macro.

#5) New Powers for Squad Leaders will still leave SL’s as not-coveted group members.
In fact people may NOT want a controlling SL and they will become LESS desirable to have in groups. It's much more important to have other professions in a Squad than Squad Leaders. For example; A Combat Medic has a large effect on the outcome of battles. Doctors with buffs and revive make a massive difference. Creature Handlers with large pets provide large tanks. Rangers with the big camps allow for quick healing. Etc …