Hi I would like some feedback on your experience in playing the mod as it is default ("Soldier" spreadsheet with all specializations available to pick and choose) vs 2nd wave random functional class, vs create you own classes (2nd wave Commander's choice).
I find the multi-special soldier a bit baffling. True it allows you make a soldier whatever you want but I find myself usually following well-treaded paths. For example I make a "Ranger" and almost the only lines I use are Ranger and Assault. Unless your soldier is a Genius or a Savant, adding exotic perks from other lines is a bit difficult for lack of AP.
The the random functional classes, I thought it would be cool to be served with exotic strange combinations, but found that many soldiers came out more dysfunctional than functional. For example a soldier that used shotgun + holotargeter and his third specialization didn't combine well either. Of course I could find creative uses for him but I didn't feel enthusiastic.
Finally, the way I have been playing, I created my own "classes" with three specialties each, but with exceptions I notice that there I also gravitated towards vanilla a lot. A shotgun soldier feels strange without a melee secondary. I tried to create separate "Hacker" and "Medic" classes only to find them redundant. If a soldier is going to carry a Gremlin, she might as well hack and cure at the same time. Same with Gunner and Grenadier. Separating them looks interesting, but carrying a soldier into battle that can combine both forms seems economical. Eerm... Back to the vanilla heavy soldier.
Thoughts and suggestions are welcome.