Sigh, the dreaded engine discussion. The single greatest failure of swtor. One of the worst graphics engines in modern mmo's. What does FF14 do so much better than this game? Nothing really, except the engine isn't a complete disaster. The world "feels" lifeless because the engine has terrible textures, pop in and over all its a world that feels created, not lived in. It doesn't have that touch of character that games like wow, ff14 and gw2 have. I lay blame squarely on the engine. Also, bio ware can't implement systems like dynamic events, large scale open world pvp because of its limitations. It's such a shame too, and a puzzling choice of engines to say the least.

Even if you don't "like" the pvp aspect of GSF, it lays a solid foundation for expansion into space later. If it's successful , they could bring out an open world pvp/pve zone with space quests and gathering that isn't limited by the ground game engine. It's a good start I think to something bigger and better.

Negativity on these forums is new, fresh, and exciting : /

Agree, I think it's insanely fun. And who knows, if people like it, it lays the ground work for open space pve/pvp zones without the constraint of the ground game engine. I think it's a HUGE step in the right direction! and gives the game something to differentiate itself from a very overcrowded genre. GG bioware.

0/10 troll... GG though. I'm sure the attempt made your night.

Best tank healers in the game, but I agree shell should go back to no heat cost.

The only thing I want, is a disengage!!! When I first started beta testing ToR, I just knew Mercs would have a disengage. It makes since lore wise, it would be cool looking, and it would be extremely useful in pvp. Pve wise, I'm fine with Merc. I like being a niche tank healer, and good heat management just takes time to perfect, but disengage is just a no-brainer. That and maybe some additional tools added on for anti stealth. But plese give us a disengage.

I agree with you about the animation. I guess we were alone in liking it though. As far as tracer goes, it's not the spam tracer heat seeker play style anymore. You only use tracer to get the debuff up, and to get an unload proc if you need it. It's not the tracer spam play style anymore. I've noticed that rocket punches damage has gone up too. Rocket punch is now one of my biggest hitters. I haven't been back long, but I've pretty much figured out that tracer isn't spammed anymore. Still getting my rotation down though. The damage is good though. And bodyguard is still fantastic.

This. ^^^ Mercs are in a really good place right now , and the funny things is we are underplayed. Take your bodyguard healer into an 8 man and show em how it's done. The stigma is wrong, and don't let anyone tell you any different. Merc healing is awesome . Once you get the hang of your rotation, and when to supercharge , the lass really comes into it's own. And on top of it, dps is really good right now too. And you don't see a thousand of us like ops, and sorcs

First off, bioware made the game. Bioware made the decision to use the hero engine, bioware was the one that spent to much time on voice overs, and not enough time on the basics of a modern mmo. I know it's cool for the kids on the Internet to bash EA, but you wouldn't be enjoying the game without EA. but the game continues to improve, like most mmos do.

Wow, tons of complaints about a class with ZERO facts or even mechanic experience to back it up. You don't even know why "merc sux" beyond getting owned in a low level WZ. You're bad...sounds like a l2p issue. Your opinions are literally worthless.

You have a level 30? Are you serious man? Why are you here...it appears you love complaining. Go to a class forum where you actually have some experience at the class at max level and cry over there. I swear complaining is literally a meta game to some of you people. It's so weird. 2.0 was just released, and people are just getting into the flow. Are you angry because you can't turret TM spam at sub 50 WZ's?. I don't get how you can have issues with a class you haven't even played at 50.

What about the talent to leave the pods behind after a missile? Has anybody tried this talent yet? I wasn't sure about it given the fact that when I usually used missle, it was in an aoe situation when people are having to move around. I haven't had a chance to play and test the range on the pods. Have to go out of town and won't get to play until Monday. Was wondering if it was worth the talent point.

First off, love the game...playing since launch, but I have a suggestion for story content. I think in future content, the devs should consider cutting down the amount of cutscenes, and leaving them for class story, and planet arc only. It takes away from the special feeling you get when encountering a vo, if every collect 5 womp rat tails quest have vo. I I would also think it speeds up story development time, and in turn gives us more of what most tor fans want, story content. It's the strength of the game, and I think it keeps that special feeling when you find one. You can put a special icon for VO quests as well . Also, a friend of mine that quit the game said one of his biggest gripes with the game was that the huge amount of vo actually made him feel disconnected from the game world because he was constantly warped into a cutscene for every single quest he encountered, and I have to agree with him. It's over kill. Sometimes quest text isn't always a bad thing. Just a suggestion...but one I think will vastly improve the game.

The crafting system Bioware implemented in this game SCREAMS for an app. I think its something that Bioware really needs to consider. Make it 2 or 3 dollars extra a month....thats like logging in to the game anyway, I would pay for it. Heck, I wish they could figure a way to implement the space game in a mobile game. Mobile is the future, Bioware needs to jump on that train. Their game really sets up perfectly for it.