Update 2.0 on PTS

[Dany]

http://www.swtor.com/community/devtracker.php

Not even going to try to post all the patch notes, there's A LOT. Lots of changes are coming, we should probably have training on the PTS since they got Character Copies to work supposedly.

[Kjvago]

-PvP-based equipment at level 20 and 40 has been removed.

This needs to be investigated. We might have to look for a new uniform.

[Dany]

Patching now, I'm waiting to see. I'll have a full write up about how it affects us in an hour or 2.

[Neves Eanur]

well done, if bw takes our uniforms away.. I'll... I'll... I'll kick them square in the nuts!! >.<

[Dany]

Ok, instant level 55 granted from a terminal near the mission Terminal in the PvE area of Fleet. Hold the Line is NICE.

Important note: As of right now on the PTS, our uniform is still available from the vendor. Will be keeping an eye on this.


EDIT: The write up will probably take me a lot longer, the amount of stuff thrown at us is staggering. New icons for abilities we've had already like XS Flyby for Smugglers and Diversion for Troopers.

[Neves Eanur]

I read that there would possibly be a new better pvp set.. Anything on that?

[Dany]

Fleet is too laggy right now. Going to try again in a few hours, consolidating info while I wait.

[Rux]

WOW, hold the line for COMMANDO'S!!!!!

Æris is having a shit in her bed dreaming about this right now.

[Aerees]

Had to check it twice...we get a missile launcher now?? How badass is that? So damn much to look forward to but i will be pretty pissed if we lose our uniforms though. Love my patrol gear. Hold the line for all troopers is gonna be nice as hell too.

[Kavorn]

I really hope they don't drop the Patrol gear. Its a great looking set.

Hold The Line for Commandos though.... Hell yes!

[Arkanjil]

Hum....I love the changes coming to Troopers...HOOAH! Also love that they are making Smoke Grenade pretty amazing.

This ability worried me though...it's going to be a PITA:
Shadow: A new ability, Phase Walk, has been added. Phase Walk allows the Shadow to place a mark that can be instantly returned to at a later time, after which Phase Walk goes on cooldown. This ability is usable in stealth mode and trainable at level 51.

It seems shadows/assassins and gunslingers/snipers are getting some pretty neat buffs as well. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out in pvp.

[Rux]

Yeah man. No kidding. Shadow step basically.

Which is going to be complete op....

They already have force run, pull, shield, immune, cloak, hum. It should be in a dp's tree. Not just a general ability.

[Fairbairn]

For us. (Looked at Vanguard and Juggernaut/Guardian so far)
LVL40 PVP armour not pulled from vendor.
All Troopers get hold the line.
Missile launcher that heals you, loads slowly and then 1.5 min cooldown when all 4 missiles expended.
Doubletick pulse cannon procs on a 15% direct damage chance on Defensive tree - vanguard)
Movement and positioning are different now we must use pulse cannon much more to be effective.
Diversion (Threat reduction) (like the sniper ability).
Shield Generators now apply to Tech/Force damage not just basic weapon damage. Not Internal.
Energy blast consumes powerscreens (so not available all the time) - this isn't good but has some nice bonuses when you fire it.
Alacrity completely reworked, and affects GCD (this is big - and lots of experimentation required here)
Explosive surge is a SNARE! woot!
Smoke grenade - now riot gas - massively improved with movement reduc.

Summary = single tree builds far more coherent.
The 5 bonus skillpoints apply to any tree (not new trees) allowing you to go up another tree more than you did, however your main tree is now a lot more effective and more reasons to go heavy down one tree.
Pure defensives Vanguard and Jugg are going to be a lot better back with shield gen again, my advice if you don't have a shield for the next patch, and are a tank build buy one with commendations.


Other News:
Reflect/Redirect single target damage for Juggernauts/Guardians for duration, extended by immortal talent.
Unstoppable requires Shien form. (Hybrid becomes less useful)
Intercede / (Guardian jump to friendly target and heal with vindicator armour 2 piece = removed) (Vindicator has new abilities) ((Hybrid again less useful).

[Rux]

Yes, they are fucking with my Guardians shit.... And buffing Vanguard tanks.... Rux might have to make an appearance >.<

[Aerees]

Hum....I love the changes coming to Troopers...HOOAH! Also love that they are making Smoke Grenade pretty amazing.

This ability worried me though...it's going to be a PITA:
Shadow: A new ability, Phase Walk, has been added. Phase Walk allows the Shadow to place a mark that can be instantly returned to at a later time, after which Phase Walk goes on cooldown. This ability is usable in stealth mode and trainable at level 51.

im really hoping this has a max range. it will be op even with that but can you imagine guarding one node and being abe to do this to instantly jump to a node thats under attack? and thats just one of a million uses this would have to give a huge upper hand to shadows