Thoughts on IG-100 Magnaguard?

"zerizut;283987" wrote:
At level 80 IG-100 is no chump and Geo not awesome anymore. Plus, the update to combat mechanics is at hand. I'll be working on IG-100 from now on, Geo will stay at one star. My thanks to everybody, who has contributed to this thread. Great read!

I'm not sure if GS won't be awesome anymore. (again, big unknown with update coming) GS would still be better than 100 for single target I'd say, especially given his assist call out. So don't give up on GS w/ 100 if you're looking for pure DPS, just yet... As I noted above, single hit, GS/88/86 does 2x damage compared to 100 at this point. But if you have your DPS toon in the team, and look for variety, or support, 100 is viable and will likely become more after update.

HAHAHA! Understood. I have one of the combo squads with Poggle L, 86, 88, HK, and GS. Not a pvp squad for me, just a fun squad for GW (planning on subbing in GG when I get him and if he is buffed), so I am a Geo/Droid alliance guy. I have 100s unlocked, but he just sits in the wings for me right now cause I havent found much use for him. But hopefully the update gives a bit more usefulness behind tanks.

IG100 is fun. If your goal is fun, use him. If you want high arena ranks, go for someone else.

"theHejiN;284661" wrote:
IG100 is fun. If your goal is fun, use him. If you want high arena ranks, go for someone else.

I'm not sure I'll use him in arena; but I agree even at the lousy level I have him at he really is fun and cool looking; I think I'm going to spend a bit on him to upgrade him as I have the time and credits to spare (right now I have nothing to spare though lol)

"AllNightFright;284734" wrote:

"chuckwing;280194" wrote:
The droid team is a rough go now because we suck against all these speed teams

Are things like this being addressed? I am new to the game, but I can't help but notice there is little variety in teams.

I was hoping there would be balance among characters. Some use speed some heavy hits, etc., but all are close to each other so most combos of teams can work (using synergies or complimenting styles). I'm starting to see of the multitude of character choices only a few are actually playable if you playing to win more consistently than lose.

The game is still in development so things like this are to be expected. But still the game is changing, soon there is going to be big change in dmg vs. speed so it may be more balanced, we shall see.
So at this point if You don't have any idea what to toons you want, better hold back a little and see how the update goes.
I play for fun so I will stick to the droids, as well because I want full droid team but getting General is a long way, and my IG-100 still needs 2* and 2 gear pcs to get VIII, while other awaits them so I'm doomed to be droid leader for some time.

I like the idea of IG-100 on a high HP turn reduction team...

Old Ben (L), magmatrooper, IG-100, Vader (for dots and burst kills) and either RG, Daka or Tusken shaman to round it out. Would be tough to kill and pretty annoying to fight... Especially if they fix Ben's leader ability to work correctly. It's a slow team but that might not be as big of a deal with the upcoming combat changes.