http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=7078501#edit7078501

Kaizu rejoice. Generally nice QoL changes but I am a bit aprehensive about the Scoundrel bit as if it is not limited to Scrapper it could buff DF needlessly.

I propose the motion to nickname this particular patch "Kaizu".

Certainly, it will be very interesting to see how the Commando changes change their effectiveness in certain fights; I can see the Raptus, Calphayus, and Council fights in particular being made much easier on the healing front with the multiple Trauma probes.

As for the changes to Scoundrel, well, I'll reserve judgment until after we know for sure what's being changed.

Also, Bombers, whoo.

I was thinking, what is the animation for self-heal Hammer Shots? If it's not turning the cannon around and shooting yourself I'll be very disappointed.

http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=7096898#edit7096898 More info on Sco chnages and yes it is limited to Scrapper. While good hard to say what the impact will be.

Derpy wrote:

http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=7096898#edit7096898 More info on Sco chnages and yes it is limited to Scrapper. While good hard to say what the impact will be.

I like BioWare's style, "Hey, we know you guys want more survivability and we think you need it too. Here's a Scrapper DPS boost!"

EDIT: Also, my heart! NOT MY FLYBY. NUUUUUUUUUUUUU

http://www.reddit.com/r/swtor/comments/1utxrs/swtormined_252_pts_patch_192014/

Patch Notes: http://dulfy.net/2014/01/10/swtor-pts-patch-2-6-notes/

Interesting DF change.

Condensed Bomber component upgrade stats from the PTS, for those of you who don't know them already and haven't been on the PTS yet to find out. These stats do not include those for weapons, engines, or systems which can be found on ships already in the game, as there is no difference between them with this new ship, which are as follows:

(Unlocked for use immediately on Warcarrier/Firehauler; Unlocked for use immediately on Rampart MkIV; Unlocked for use immediately on all Bombers)

Primary:
Light/Heavy/Standard Laser Cannons (All Bombers)

Secondary:
Concussion Missiles (Warcarrier/Firehauler)
Proton Torpedoes (All Bombers)

Shields:
Charged Plating (Rampart MkIV)

Engines:
Shield Power Converter (All Bombers)
Interdiction Drive (All Bombers)

Armour:

Deflection/Lightweight/Reinforced Armour (All Bombers)

Magazine:
Regeneration/Munitions Capacity/Power Pool Extender (All Bombers)

Reactor:
Regeneration/Large/Turbo Reactor (All Bombers)

Sensors:
Communication/Range/Dampening Sensors (All Bombers)

The Warcarrier and Firehauler both specialise in Drones, whilst the Rampart MkIV specialises in mines.

Warcarrier/G-X1 Firehauler [Cartel]:

Spoiler:

Rampart Mark Four:

Spoiler:

All Bombers:

Spoiler:

I hope you guys find this somewhat useful. Certainly, based upon these stats and bits of information, Bombers look to be quite powerful when fully-upgraded.

Base Stats with non-Companion Crew members:

(All Bombers; Rampart MkIV; Warcarrier/GX-1 Firehauler)
Blasters:

Spoiler:

Shields:

Spoiler:

Hull:

Spoiler:

Engines:

Spoiler:

Sensors:

Spoiler:

http://www.swtor.com/community/showthread.php?p=7122422#edit7122422

Quote :

Hey everyone,

I wanted to give everyone a bit of a heads up that in the next iteration of 2.6 on the PTS, we are making some changes to Vengeance Warriors and Vigilance Knights:

Sith Warrior
Juggernaut
Vengeance

   Slightly increased the damage dealt by Shatter.
   Shatter now deals Internal Damage instead of Elemental Damage, as the tooltip indicates.
   Rampage has been redesigned: Impale and Shatter have a 33.3/66.7/100% chance to produce a stack of Rampage. At 2 stacks, Rampage finishes the cooldown on Ravage and generates 3 Rage.


Jedi Knight
Jedi Guardian
Vigilance

   Slightly increased the damage dealt by Plasma Brand.
   Zen Strike has been redesigned: Overhead Slash and Plasma Brand have a 33.3/66.7/100% chance to produce a stack of Zen Strike. At 2 stacks, Zen Strike finishes the cooldown on Master Strike and generates 3 Focus.


I also wanted to thank everyone for their feedback. I am constantly taking this information and reporting back to the appropriate developers. So while we are not able to respond to everything, I am making sure you are all heard.

All these great changes but the butthurt of snipers is the best part.

Official notes are up; PTS balancing went to live as is. Welcome Vig Guardians and Scrapper Scoundrels as the newest, flavor of the month!

http://www.swtor.com/patchnotes/game-update-2.6-galactic-starfighter

*polishes scattergun*

Let the fun begiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin