Are you done stroking yourself? Seriously never seen such a pretentious poster compliment themselves so much about how patient, respectable, and mature they are compared to the general user base... If I was a dev, the last person I'd want to have to deal with is people like you. I like how you hold yourself in such a high regard, it's almost as if you feel you should be rewarded for being so "superior" compared to everyone else. I think you need to take a break from the game and come back when you are more grounded and accepting of the people you play with. Maybe try participating in these forums (and the game itself) again when you realize how you talk to people in real life is nothing like this alter-super-ego you've created for yourself on here. But you did make a great entry for the SWTOR cringe thread so thank you and if you can't change (which you won't. I know people like you who play MMOs and they will shrug me off as a toxic player while continuing to build up their delusion that they are the 1%) then keep posting more gold

I just want to intervene and maybe shed some knowledge on the Marauder. Mara was my first class, bad-*** enforcer with two light sabers so he could cut through scores of Jedi and Republic Soldiers. Being my first class I wasn't happy with the companion system so I always stuck with Vett, a ranged DPS class, and I'm glad I did. Upgrading her constantly allowed me to play the class to the point where I could kill two silvers and two normals in one battle. Of course there is a ton of down-time healing especially around Hoth and the learning curb associated with all the micro managing you need to do to constantly cause tremendous amounts of dps and be able to pop shields and buffs for yourself. I always used stims and medpacs and could always get through my storyline without any help. It taught me a lot about the game and yea there are low times when you feel like paper and you are heavily gear reliant but the payoff of being able to micromanage a Mara will be wisdom you'll hold onto forever, it really made me a better player playing a melee glass cannon. I just thought Maras were the most ****** of classes when played Dark Side and I hope to remake one again. It was really a adventure I look back on and smile. I highly recommend going through the whole game with a Mara, not just abusing the 12x exp, you'll learn a lot and really feel like you've done something awesome. And.. I mean.. come on.. everyone knows a Human Male Sith Marauder is the canon version of one of the best class stories ever in the game. Please go enjoy one and if you ever need advice let me know!

Welcome back buddy, I'll try and keep it simple for you're English skills: Talents have been simplified to the point where you just choose damage or tanking. Immortal is both great for solo and PvP If you are trying to level faster, use Vett and outfit her nicely. I've used Vett all game and she kicks ***! If that is still too slow for you then go Rage but I suggest sticking with Immortality because you'll be able to solo anything unless it's a pack of Golds and you'll have less down time. Good luck and may the force be with you!

I'll try and be more polite but they are somewhat correct with the answer you're looking for which is: If you choose to play alone, as many people do, you indeed have to then realize you will not have access to flashpoints and other instances where "phat/dank loot" is found. I suggest grouping with random people and saying you're new if you really want to go into instances that bad. You're way too paranoid about other people raging and you do have a bit of a attitude which I take is from being a loner. It's not a big deal that you are new to grouping and many people would be more then happy to help you along. You're only going to get raged at if you sneak into a group, don't say anything, and play it off like you know everything or if you get halfway before you start screaming you're new and not to bother you anymore. If you politely start by saying "I am new to grouping, I've solo'd the whole way here, if you would like me to leave the group I understand but I am just looking to farm credits" I guarantee you'll find a great time. Also, there really isn't any "builds" per say, everything has been abridged to the simplest means. All you have to do is pick if you want to do damage or tank. It's really that simple now since they ruined/enhanced the talent trees. You also have to understand this game is a few years old (as you clearly know since you've been playing since beta) and need to understand there aren't any lurkers jumping at the chance to respond to anyone that has a question. There is enough information being pumped out that can be found through google, it helps to type in 2015 when searching for fresh information.

I'm actually in the same position as you buddy! I've been continuously subscribed to SWTOR since launch but take very extended breaks. With the announcement of the leveling boost (which allows you to get to level 50 by just doing the story quests) and the new expansion, I've found that hunger to take up the saber again. First thing I've noticed is the talent system has been abridged down to literally nothing unique now. Everything else seems the same but I haven't even tried the player housing, saving it for end game when I have the time and money to sit down and fiddle with what I assume is just another novelty to throw credits and coins at. With the experience booster I just decided it would be worth it in the long haul to start fresh and experience everything like I am new. I tried PvP with a few of my toons just to mess around and get the feel back and I simply need to just go through it all again to get onto a level I am comfortable with. Also a year is a long time so I will be able to enjoy the Sith Warrior story again. I hope to see you out there buddy and hope you take the time to make a great new main like I did. I spent a couple coins on racial unlocks and some other useless things but with all the money my toons have and all the cartel coins I have I am going to lavishly coat my new Dark Lord in whatever I desire and simply can't wait to see all the new armors and weapons! Good luck and never stop starting over!

If you RP you will constantly have a higher percentage of losing, that is a fact that no one can deal with

Right your the 99% I have -Heavy Armor -No one in my group that RPs or doesn't wear Heavy Armor -Skype I am in the 1% who never lose I tried to help but all people want to do it seems is show me they're *****

See.. Role Players just act so high and mighty, they are the biggest ******es. I mean look at him he didn't even try and add any constructive criticism he just thought "Yea this will sound smart and funny.."

I was trying to explain this in another thread but of course no one can take criticism anymore... RP servers, especially this one, has some of the most toxic players I've ever seen. Not even League of Legends is this bad. It breeds a special kind of person who looks down on anyone else. I've tried so many times to co-ordinate and call out doors when players just respond "ignoring you for not having a RP name"... It's embarrassing how much they care...

I can make you a Dread Forged War Leader's Lightsaber if you want to rip it from that. If your just looking for the hilt I can mail it to you later, I have your information from your guild website

You sir don't sound like a role player who has no idea what they are doing in battle and therefore you will receive (1) Golf Clap. If more people like you played we wouldn't be over-hyping it

I blame the role playing to be honest. So many Republic characters are just jokes to me because they are clearly dedicated to role playing and not doing well in PvP. It's opposite on the Imperial side. A Republic player will progress based on whatever stupid fantasy they are making and think it will carry over into PvP where a Imperial player will progress they're stupid fantasies based on how well they do in game. I'm not bashing RPing, to each his own but seriously there is a big lopsidedness when it comes to how people make they're characters on this server. Republic side has to be the most tight assed group of "if your not role playing then wah I will ignore you and then happily show off my "sigh I have 58 people on my ignore list and I suck at PvP". The two do not go together at all. Role players make horrible soldiers. They are selfish, defensive, indecisive, shy and naive. A good PvPer is vocal, offensive, always pushing, quick thinking, everything Role Players are not! ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` There are too many bad Sages, Scoundrels, and Sentinels. When I was playing 10-29 as a Vanguard it was surprising how easily I was at the top of the charts just by defending. The Imps are actually so use to steamrolling these light armored classes that they don't know what to do with Guardians and Vanguards. More tanking classes to lead the weak and the strong will either learn or follow.

From a PvP standpoint, a shield Powertech is king.

Lol wow... Not only are you so self-centered you had to spam the Assassin forums with a "Wah, I'm leaving" thread, your delusional for thinking anyone gives a ****. Hopefully more toxic players leave for Wildstar, thank you.

I'm sorry your having a tough time playing a Carnage Marauder. I currently just got mine to 45 and have been using Carnage since my first skill point. I haven't had a better time playing to be honest, I like the feeling of being a F-22 Raptor in combat. I think the problem is your play-style more then anything. As a Marauder, our only role is DPS, all we hope to achieve is more and more damage. I took the attitude that although I am made of paper, If I out DPS my fights, I'll be successful. I took Vette and took care of her. I got new gear around every 5-10 levels for us (flashpoints, heroics, bonus quests for good gear for us), did as much questing as I could so most of my quests were green, only around level 40 did I start doing things my level and over and it has paid off. As a Marauder your going to have a tough time soloing no matter what and you can over-come it many different ways, leveling Carnage is the toughest but with it I have my companions fully spec'd with me, my biochem is fully up because I need the stims and medpacks, I know my rotation perfectly, I learned to watch cooldowns (yes you'll be using a lot of rage and cloak of pain and the game teaches you to do this out of survival), and feel I have really gotten 100% comfortable with the class. I know your frustrated but it can be done and it is rewarding once you really get past 39. Whenever I had doubts about my class, I did flashpoints and bathed in the blood I was letting flow out of my enemies. There is no swifter bringer of pain then a Marauder, don't give up buddy