User blog comment:Esoteric Arcane/new game - infiltrator/@comment-5173770-20120803104538/@comment-5173770-20120803135529

My approach differs from yours in the sense that I'd rather be the one getting shot at--not my team. Not only does this reaffirm my Paragon/War Hero nature, but a well-equipped ally can do some nasty things when they aren't being pinned down behind cover. Weight capacity and ammo aren't a problem for them like they are for Shepard. James equipped with a Grail shotgun and a Falcon can punch holes in hordes. Especially useful when you're up against Husks and Swarmers. Otherwise squad mates die too easily.

As for the Sentinel, Legionaire22, they have their ups and downs. I think I prefer the Sentinel in the first two games, but it just doesn't stack up in the third. The cooldown penalty for when you're using the Tech Armor isn't something I'm fond of. I'm always aiming for +200% weight capacity, and it's hard to get that with a Sentinel without sacrificing a good set of guns. The Vanguard, mixed with +200% weight capacity and the Serrice line of armor (giving you an extra 50% damage), is a force to be reckoned with. Besides... no other class can recharge their barriers instantaneously with Charge. =)