No, You May Not Roll on Items for Another Class and Strip Out the Mods

...if anyone in that class is with your group.

I can't believe I'm posting about item rolls, or about this issue. People worry too much about loot, and I'm a big believer in just enjoying the game.
But poor claims hurt group dynamics, and there's no need for this kind of thing.

Today, a Sith Marauder rolled Need to get this
Cademimu Sharpshooter's Jacket
+34 Endurance
+38 Cunning
+18 Critical Rating

when I pointed out it was made for an Agent, like me, he said he intended to strip out the mods and trade them.

When I noted that the mods are Bound, he insisted that since he could wear it, he could roll. More surprising was that when he brought the issue to /General, a few voices agreed.

Most did not, but the others need to know that sort of claim i's a party-breaker. This is clearly an Agent item - a huge upgrade in my case - and my next group will get a little less healing as a result.

One of the pleasures of running Flashpoints is the chance to get gear suited to you. If it's better suited to someone else, leave it for them.

if i can swap out mods on something to give it stats my marauder can use, then i'll roll for it and do so. there is no "right thing," it's a gosh darn video game. you do whatever you feel like. in fact, next time someone complains, i'm going to say i'm just roleplaying my sith, so i'm being evil by taking everything.

that is why I roll need when I want an item for my companions

I just dont give a speech why I am rolling need


If I (meaning my game entirety) needs the item I roll need.

if I (meaning my game entirety) doesn't need the item I roll greed.


If an item pops up I need for a companion I don't sit in chat explaining my intentions I click need and be done with it.

I get grats'd on the win I've never had anyone throw a 2 year old temper tantrum.

I've seen in guild chat or general chat "ooo just got a purple 50 helm for my companion!" we dont lambast him, we congrats them.

I always roll need on companion items IF i need them.

and I never discuss intentions as group missions take a long time to do we aren't discussing loot intentions we click need or greed as the window pops up.

if you need it then click need

if i need it for me, my ship, companions, or a new speeder drop I click need.

if i can swap out mods on something to give it stats my marauder can use, then i'll roll for it and do so. there is no "right thing," it's a gosh darn video game. you do whatever you feel like. in fact, next time someone complains, i'm going to say i'm just roleplaying my sith, so i'm being evil by taking everything.

See, that's the thing, if you agree on that before hand, fine. You all agreed, you all should stick to it. However, if you do not, don't push your moral choice on someone else. It wasn't agreed to before hand, and should not come into play now. And this isn't so much directed at you, but the type of people who want it a certain way due to morals or whatnot, but where no agreement was made prior.

And need was left because of the ability to customize with orange gear AND due to having companions with different gear needs.

PLUS there is a situation that is the opposite of this. Orange IA piece drops, the IA in the group has it already for looks and has better stats, so the Marauder wants for looks. But the IA doesn't WANT him to have it because he feels only IAs should get it, regardless of how the game is designed to allow it. And i've experienced this, not personally, but with others in the group bickering over an item.

Oooook, i hope i never find myself in a group with you. You should NEVER roll need on an item that your toon does not need. ALL Companion items should be a greed roll. Hell, i think Bioware needs to implement a system where you can only roll need on an item that is meant for your character. This is why i don't do PUGs.

I really don't have a problem with someone rolling need for a companion under 2 conditions:
1. No one else needs it for their own player character
2. They explain themselves. Really how long does it take to type "needing for companion"?

I really don't have a problem with someone rolling need for a companion under 2 conditions:
1. No one else needs it for their own player character
2. They explain themselves. Really how long does it take to type "needing for companion"?