Why do people not like summoner?

[pandabearcat]

I get what you're saying, but my summons don't have an ounce of coolness in them.

I'd much rather use my pudgy puk in combat >.>

And regardless of what they say they are in the lore and questing, I get that, but people are going to be let down regardless. I don't think anyone would object to having more summon centric skills, or having a bigger, badder summon.

[Kevee]

I don't think anyone would object to having more summon centric skills, or having a bigger, badder summon.

I would. I like the Egi's. The design is nice, and I like the way SMN plays.

I understand there is no set "Summoner" standard, and that it varies from game to game.

[Mindcl0ud]

I would. I like the Egi's. The design is nice, and I like the way SMN plays.

I understand there is no set "Summoner" standard, and that it varies from game to game.

I have to agree with this as well. As a summoner, at this point ( Titan and beyond ) you absolutely have to control your pet. If not you'll have a massive DPS loss. I have heard from quite a few scholars that the fairies are the same way - so I don't understand why people keep saying the summons are not a big part of the class - because if you want to play one well you have to control it.

[Kevee]

I have to agree with this as well. As a summoner, at this point ( Titan and beyond ) you absolutely have to control your pet. If not you'll have a massive DPS loss. I have heard from quite a few scholars that the fairies are the same way - so I don't understand why people keep saying the summons are not a big part of the class - because if you want to play one well you have to control it.

This, too. A pet is 20-30% of your damage, and if it dies that's a significant loss.

Lots of fights require you to position your pet(or heal it) if you want them to stay alive.