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Hey, I just recently started playing the Old Republic and after some searching decided on the Jedi Knight, however I'm level 10 and I can't for the life of me decide which advance class I want, I'm really worried about making this choice because there is no way I want to spend another 3-4 hours going through the same story just because I didn't like my first choice.
I tried researching a bit on the specs from each, but since this is a fairly new game I don't really know many reputable websites and I have yet to find anything that lets me know what the play style is like or which abilities each class/spec uses.
I guess I'll just go through a list of what I like from each and then if you would be so kind as to tell me if I'm correct, guide me in the direction of one or the other or give some extra information I'd be greatly appreciative.
Guardian:
Pros:
Tanking is nice, I consider it easier than DPS in most mmos (Simply because when I play DPS I have to spend a lot of time trying to figure out the optimal rotation/min-maxing my stats, when I play a tank I don't feel quite as obligated.)
Easier flash point entrance most likely.
I don't know if this AC is good for PvP (I don't really like the Focus tree) but I'd like to be able to wade into a group of enemies and be nigh unkillable, even if my damage is meh it's still be fun to do occasionally.
Cons:
Single light saber
Vigilance doesn't interest me as a DPS spec, but I heard something about a tanking vigilance hybrid spec.
Focus doesn't interest me as a DPS spec.
might have slower leveling time due to lower damage
Sentinel
Pros:
Double light sabers = cool looking
For some reason I just love Ataru form, I think having talents that make it stronger is cool and I like the way combat (seemingly) flows together is a big plus in my book.
I also think Watchman looks kinda cool, but I don't like it as much as I do Combat.
Cons:
I have a feeling being a melee DPS will make flash point finding difficult
From what I read, these are hard specs to do and I have no experience with this game, nor do I know a place where I can find a legitimate guide like I could in WoW with Elitist Jerks.
No tanking
No sure how good these specs are in PvP, since I dislike focus in both trees.
So can I get some help with these? I love dual wielding and combat but I don't want to be left high and dry without any flash point groups and I also don't know if I can handle Combat if it's as hard as people make it out to be, in WoW I played a Frost DW DK competently, as well as a Feral Druid and a Unholy DK, is it comparable to those? (For anybody who has WoW experience.)
If you could link any guides or anything, I'd also be grateful.