So, I'm wanting to make an Operative with a focus on Small Arms and also using Stunt and Strike instead of Trick Attack. Does anyone know how viable this is? Would the increased utility and debuffing options make up for the lower damage? I'm not completely opposed to picking up a dip in another class, but I'd like my character to primarily be an Operative. Also, if anyone has any suggestions for exploits other than Lightning Reload or Combat Feat for this kind of build, I'll take them.
You'll definitely be one of the worst damagers in the game. You better be brining some serious utility (like the extreme debuffing stunts) that support your party to not make them upset at your dead weight.