I was reading the compilation of features to hit 2.0, and at seeing the mention of a companion system, I was curious as to whether the system would only be limited to tamed beasts and mounts, or include things like our path of the 12 companion and even our retainers fighting alongside us.
While I appreciate that a companion system is even being considered, I'll admit I was very fond of the adventuring fellow from FFXI. My exposure to SW:TOR showed me that companions can be more than just a walking healer or tank when you're soloing, as they can also be used as foils or sidekicks depending on your level of dedication to lolRP. Not that I'm bashing people who want tamed beasts and attack chocobo, but I have an easier time picturing my lalafel travelling around with my boastful female hyur path companion or perhaps my overly attached mi'qote retainer over a pet or a tamed beast.
Companions - Pets and Side-kicks
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04-29-2012, 03:36 PMDuelleCompanions - Pets and Side-kicks
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04-29-2012, 03:57 PMRelic
"Companions" are more like an acquaintance you briefly saw for a day or two last year, then never again. They should just call them escorts...
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04-29-2012, 04:06 PMWolfieMy Miqo'te companion sure acts like an escort.Quote:
Originally Posted by Relic
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04-30-2012, 07:35 AMKaplanHomahru
I also enjoyed the npcs from XI. Personally, I feel like TOR goes a little overboard with their helpful NPCs, but I do think we should get our path companion at least (in addition to choco/pets).