So, here's the rework: Character ChangesAdmiral AckbarSome of Admiral Ackbar's abilities have been remade. Tactical Genius: Ackbar grants each ally the Tactical Genius effect. The first ally to use a Special ability while they have this effect gains 100% Turn Meter and recovers 15% of their Max Health. Tactical Genius ends whenever any ally triggers this effect or at the end of Ackbar's next turn. Rebel Coordination: In addition to all its previous benefits, this ability now also has "Whenever an ally uses an ability that isn't an attack, they call a Rebel ally to Assist."Here's my take: You are still repeating the sins of the previous ability mechanics. It costs AA an action (100% TM) to give another character an action (100% TM). You are still trading six for half a dozen. The only real benefit comes in the accessory advantages. Which is ... 15% max health gain? IMO: Ackbar should get a Heal for himself upon casting the ability, which upgrades the % healed as the player levels the ability (not a dinky 15%). Instead of healing the char which gained 100% TM, the char should get an extra -1/-2 cooldown on its abilities. Omega ability: AA gains Foresight when casting the ability.

His new leader is gonna be a killer in a rebel team. Him and Han will be calling assists a lot.Does anybody knows if it also applies for non-rebel attacks? They said "an ally", so I guess it does .

"PGIII;345583" wrote:You're giving yourself a choice of which character gets to use the 100% TM and get a small heal. It's a pretty badass ability, from the sounds of it. It costs 100% TM to give another char 100% TM.In comparison, an Assist call is a free basic attack.

"Brazilian_Joe;345602" wrote:"PGIII;345583" wrote:You're giving yourself a choice of which character gets to use the 100% TM and get a small heal. It's a pretty badass ability, from the sounds of it. It costs 100% TM to give another char 100% TM.In comparison, an Assist call is a free basic attack. - You can't choose who assists- You don't get the cooldown reduction- You don't get the benefits of going twice in a row (some toons have synergy with such TM gain)- You dont get a 15% HP heal

"Maestro;345635" wrote:"Brazilian_Joe;31866" wrote:Here's my take: You are still repeating the sins of the previous ability mechanics. It costs AA an action (100% TM) to give another character an action (100% TM). You are still trading six for half a dozen.Remember, with his new leader ability, not only will he give someone 100% on their next special use, but since Tactical Genius isn't considered an attack, he will ALSO call an assist FROM A REBEL when doing so.It's nice but invalid as an argument, because that's another ability's effect entirely. It is not related to Tactical Genius' effect, although it is a good complement. Tactical Genius IMO still does not stand on its own.

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NotSikho
9 years ago
His new leader is gonna be a killer in a rebel team. Him and Han will be calling assists a lot.

Does anybody knows if it also applies for non-rebel attacks? They said "an ally", so I guess it does .
Brazilian_Joe
9 years ago
"PGIII;345583" wrote:
You're giving yourself a choice of which character gets to use the 100% TM and get a small heal. It's a pretty badass ability, from the sounds of it.

It costs 100% TM to give another char 100% TM.
In comparison, an Assist call is a free basic attack.
RashRenegade
9 years ago
Ackbar=Lando's best friend
NotSikho
9 years ago
"Brazilian_Joe;345602" wrote:
"PGIII;345583" wrote:
You're giving yourself a choice of which character gets to use the 100% TM and get a small heal. It's a pretty badass ability, from the sounds of it.

It costs 100% TM to give another char 100% TM.
In comparison, an Assist call is a free basic attack.

- You can't choose who assists
- You don't get the cooldown reduction
- You don't get the benefits of going twice in a row (some toons have synergy with such TM gain)
- You dont get a 15% HP heal
Brazilian_Joe
9 years ago
"Maestro;345635" wrote:
"Brazilian_Joe;31866" wrote:

Here's my take: You are still repeating the sins of the previous ability mechanics.

It costs AA an action (100% TM) to give another character an action (100% TM). You are still trading six for half a dozen.

Remember, with his new leader ability, not only will he give someone 100% on their next special use, but since Tactical Genius isn't considered an attack, he will ALSO call an assist FROM A REBEL when doing so.

It's nice but invalid as an argument, because that's another ability's effect entirely. It is not related to Tactical Genius' effect, although it is a good complement.

Tactical Genius IMO still does not stand on its own.
NotSikho
9 years ago
"Brazilian_Joe;345656" wrote:
"Maestro;345635" wrote:
"Brazilian_Joe;31866" wrote:

Here's my take: You are still repeating the sins of the previous ability mechanics.

It costs AA an action (100% TM) to give another character an action (100% TM). You are still trading six for half a dozen.

Remember, with his new leader ability, not only will he give someone 100% on their next special use, but since Tactical Genius isn't considered an attack, he will ALSO call an assist FROM A REBEL when doing so.

It's nice but invalid as an argument, because that's another ability's effect entirely. It is not related to Tactical Genius' effect, although it is a good complement.

Tactical Genius IMO still does not stand on its own.

It's completely valid. Now it calls an assist AND gives better benefits than before.
How is that not a good thing?
thecuriousocelo
9 years ago
@brazilian_joe i think the one toon who could massively benefit from tactical genius is Lando. He'll be able to use his special 2x in a row :o
clintos_rebel
9 years ago
You realize that when he uses this ability he will also call a random Rebel ally to assist right?
Brazilian_Joe
9 years ago
"Sikho;345676" wrote:
"Brazilian_Joe;345656" wrote:
"Maestro;345635" wrote:
"Brazilian_Joe;31866" wrote:

Here's my take: You are still repeating the sins of the previous ability mechanics.

It costs AA an action (100% TM) to give another character an action (100% TM). You are still trading six for half a dozen.

Remember, with his new leader ability, not only will he give someone 100% on their next special use, but since Tactical Genius isn't considered an attack, he will ALSO call an assist FROM A REBEL when doing so.

It's nice but invalid as an argument, because that's another ability's effect entirely. It is not related to Tactical Genius' effect, although it is a good complement.

Tactical Genius IMO still does not stand on its own.

It's completely valid. Now it calls an assist AND gives better benefits than before.
How is that not a good thing?

I am not saying the synergy is bad. It's awesome!

But Tactical Genius must stand on its own by itself. That is, removing his other abilities from the equation. Is Tactical Genius good enough? IMO it still needs something. I say heal AA instead, and give the target toon -cooldown instead of a heal.
gusaldinho
9 years ago
With only Ackbar and Leia as rebels in your team you can guarantee Leia will be the assister