Squad Leader Archive

When I first heard about Star Wars Galaxies, the profession of Squad Leader intrigued me. I liked the idea of being able to lead a mixed group of pcs/npcs into battle, and using military tactics, formations and group bonusesto take on larger groups of enemies. The Squad Leader always seemed to get the short end of the stick, and seems to be one of the least played classes, as evident by the few posts in here. I'm asking you, what would make the Squad Leader enjoyable for people to play? What is lacking?

I'll be posting some Focus Threads on the specific issues in the near future...

I look forward to reading them.

Voltaris can we start one about my idea? It seems to be a solid idea but needs some work (specifically the bonus xp for certain actions). Can we maybe start a discussion where we talk about what actions should be included and what kind of xp (or relative xp) you should get for them? or should we just use my original post?

That original post works great for that.

After that discussion plays out for a bit, we should consolidate our concensus on that issue and put it somewhere, like maybe one of these imaginary threads

I was thinking that perhaps Squad Leaders should be allowed to purchase mercenary npcs of different types, and be able set them up in different formations, depending on the Squad Leaders level?

Yes.

Realize the addition of game systems like that will take a while, and can't be first priority. Quick bug fixes and easy-to-develop stuff will likely have to come first.

Of course, but I also think this will alleviate the concern with Squad Leaders who are having difficulties finding a group, or those who are more casual players.

Seems to me that lacking things for Squad Leader are bonuses for being a Novice Squad Leader, which should involve a slight increase to weapon accuracy and defense, as well as bonuses to replenishing stats--constitution, stamina, and willpower.