Thread: Machinist extinction in 4.0?

My thinking is that Rend Mind & Head Graze could be tied to Bishop and Dismantle & Suppressive Fire could be tied to Rook. Switching turrets is pretty easy because they cost no tp and have no cast times so switching out turrets for different effects shouldn't be much of an issue.

Now based on what I have read fom his thread an issue players have is the Machinists dps well I think possibly giving the turret a burst attack might be a solution. Rook could have a Single target burst with a pot of 150 (300 when used with Hypercharge) and Bishop could have an aoe burst with a potency of 125 (250 with Hypercharge).

I am aware that my suggestions though may not be everyone cup of tea because it makes turrets feel even more like pets and some players just hate the thought of having to manage pets.
ETA: However making the turret more of a pet could help bring in more players as some players that love pet management don't feel like the turret is enough of a pet, like myself.

Sorry for double posts but this character limit. Not use to it lol