Aero Yassavi
Scions of Athra
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Posted - 2013.12.17 02:44:00 -
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I've been seeing a lot of threads start popping up about commandos so figure it's a good time to revisit the "how to fix it" thread. If you are crazy enough to have used a prototype commando before, leave your thoughts. Otherwise, you can sit back and watch.
For me,
1) Increase the shield recharge rate. Only 10 hp/s recharge? You got to be kidding me. It needs to be buffed to at least 20 hp/s, but even more than that would be fair.
2) Increase CPU/PG. Not sure by how much, but it's definitely far too low to do anything useful.
3) Add one more low slot to all tiers. 0 H 1 L at standard, 1 H 2 L at advanced, 2 H 2 L at proto.
4) Lower the ISK prices to be in line with other suits. CCP, did you really think the Commando would be so good that it needed to cost more?
5a) Change the bonuses. Reload speed doesn't really help anyone. Everyone pretty much agrees that the reload proficiency skill is the most worthless on a weapon's skill tree. Meanwhile, everyone seems to agree Commandos are meant for more working the perimeter instead of charging headfirst, so maybe give it a weapon range bonus? Or if that is too much, maybe a rate of fire bonus? Of it that is still too much, perhaps a max ammo bonus? Honestly, anything is better than reload speed.
5b) And the racial bonus. It makes no sense. Commandos are a class that sacrifices modules. Amarr is the race that always has the least modules. So why a skill that focuses on the negative? I know CCP said before "it's to make each module count" but that is still a lame excuse. You can't take advantage of the racial bonus like other roles can of their racial bonuses. Maybe a fitting reduction for laser weapons? Or heck, Amarr are the stamina guys so maybe improved stamina, going with the theme that Commandos work the perimeters. Again, anything is better than the bonus we got now.
Angels of vengeance, angels of mercy, scions of Athra. Amarr Victor
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Aero Yassavi
Scions of Athra
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Posted - 2013.12.17 02:47:00 -
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Patrick57 wrote:It needs to be faster, with more slots and lower HP. Make it a Light suit, but the slowest one.
Have you used a prototype commando before?
And it doesn't need to be a light suit in my opinion, it works fine as a heavy suit. That said, I still like the idea of some roles transcending frame size. So you could have a heavy commando and a light commando, for example.
Angels of vengeance, angels of mercy, scions of Athra. Amarr Victor
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Aero Yassavi
Scions of Athra
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Posted - 2013.12.17 02:54:00 -
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Chit Hoppened wrote:My old CEO loves the Reload Speed bonus.
Well hey, I love the reload speed bonus as well, at level 5 you reload like crazy and it's fun to watch. It's like you can imagine your guy practicing reloading the gun over and over again while he sleeps, he's so darn good at it. But aside from that bit of amusement, there isn't much practicality in the reload speed bonus.
Angels of vengeance, angels of mercy, scions of Athra. Amarr Victor
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