Squad Leader Archive

Hi folks,

In the interest of keeping the forum organized here is a proposed FAQ. Please add things I've missed. I think it would be best not to make this the official sticky FAQ...once things settle down here maybe Vem can cut and paste everything together and make a locked sticky thread for the FAQ.

Anyway...what I have so far:

Squad Leader Forum Frequently Asked Questions
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- Is Squad Leader worth doing? Will I like Squad Leader? Is Squad Leader broken?

The answers to these questions depend on the person asking. If you like interacting with people and helping to make a group better, the answer is probably yes. The skills and group bonuses that Squad Leaders can get are all meant to help a group fight better. All the skills do work to some extent, but the community consensus seems to be that the skills should be improved so they are appropriate to the role. The community is actively working to get changes implemented.

- What are Squad Leader prerequisites?

Exploration IV, Survival IV, Ranged Weapons Support Abilities Specialist

- Where are Squad Leader trainers?

Dearic, Talus (588,-2934)
Moenia, Naboo (4701,-4939)
Bestine, Tatooine (-1019,-3532)

- How do Squad Leaders get experience?

Squad Leader experience currently is:
SL_xp = Combat_xp * 2 * group_size
Group size includes all pets and droids thatare inthe group.

- Is this really how Squad Leader xp should be calculated?

The general opinion of the community is that Squad Leader xp should be calculated differently. There are a number of ideas on how to improve the calculation. See the appropriate thread on the Squad Leader forum. It is probably not too large a generalization to say that most of the xp system ideas center on making Squad Leader xp based on how much the Leader helps the group.

- What weapon should I use as a Squad Leader?

Any weapon will work well. It is probably best to choose the weapon you most like using.

- My question isn't answered in this FAQ, where else should I look for answers?

First search the Squad Leader forums. If you cannot find what you are looking for, post on the forum. We have an active and intelligent community that is welcoming to all constructive questions and suggestions.

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--Ze'ev

Looks like nobody has comments to add...let's go ahead and put this up top. I'll start a new thread called "Squad Leader FAQ" that you can sticky Vem.

--Ze'ev

I won't clutter the actual FAQ thread with my questions...

How 'in demand' are SLs?

Are SLs common? How often are you in a group and there's other SLs that want to be the Group Leader in order to get exp (the same way that it seems that everyone has scouting skills and there are races to harvest/camp)?

How often does the SL in the group actually lead the group? Or do people usually treat the SL as a buffer who happens to be in the Group Leader slot? (I'm sure personality and skill will play a huge part in this)

Is it worth it if you don't plan on regularly joining large groups? (I play with my girlfriend 99% of the time and it's usually just us).

/em goes back to searching the archives for these answers.

Answers from my perspective...not sure if they should be added to the FAQ or not...some personal opinons in there.

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- How common are SLs?

Not all that common. In popular hunting places I rarely see more than one other SL.

- How in demand are SLs?

If there are hunting groups around I usually can get into a group and be the leader of the group. A lot of people seem to like having someone around who runs a group well, and having an SL tag over my head seems to inspire confidence in me. I have rarely been in a group and not acted at least as co-leader.

- How much does SL help small groups?

A small group is often easier to keep coordinated while a big group means more players/pets get your buffs. In the end I think you can help a small group quite a bit.