Guild Wars 2

can we make a difference in correlation to zergs?

my opinion no.

Thoughts?

(meant to generate constructive interest) nothing more.

what do you mean?

correlation of what? engineers effectivnes to zerg correlated by acces to stability?

Only use for engineer in zerg vs zerg = tool kit pull on enemy zerg leader.

healing bombs
blind-spamming + 4k autos on up to 5 targets
nade-spamming (backline-build)
s/d (focus build)
FT badge-farming (blobb-build)

and these are just the ones I like to use.
I guess others have other preferences as well.
But we already had this discussion multiple times, so here are the short-ndes of the current consensus:

Cons:
- low/no stab, needs a guardian to be carried
- mid armor, needs more defensive cd’s than GWEN
- GWEN-stuck commanders will discriminate engis / not open for experiments.

Pros:
- Extremely versatile / gap-filler for all possible roles (focus, melee, backline, support, you name it)
- superior melee cleave and dmg, while still maintaining the necessary survivability
- loads of aoe-cc, perfect in combination with a WoC or Null-field.
- surprise-factor. engis are rare in zergs / GWEN-stuck enemy commanders will avoid meteor-showers and wells, but ignore nade-barrage, minefield, BoB, similar skills.
- superior mobility. we can enter, drop skills (minefield after empower f.e.) and leave a enemy-zerg before they (could) react.

Helcor.9527:

can we make a difference in correlation to zergs?

Engineers are more situationally useful in WvW, similar to mesmers. A well-timed Slick Shoes or Magnet can create a lot of havoc for the opposing zerg. If you’re worried about stability, party up with some guardians.

Everyone without good stab should party with 1-2 guardians. That’s just how it goes. WvW zergs is a team effort, and trying to cover all corners on your own is gonna fail anyways.