Quote Originally Posted by Enkidoh View Post
Well, the FFXI version gets around that by outright stating that they're not the actual NPCs you're using but simply a magical construct you're summoning to your side (think Carbuncle but with a famous npc), with a preset set of commands and actions to use (and limited robotic dialogue). There was even an official story on the FFXI website that shows a Trust NPC summoned by an 'adventurer' meeting the actual npc it's based on, with the npc not too impressed with her magical dopelganger.

But yeah, as others have said, there is virtually no need for the Trust system open-world here as the Chocobo Companion system already satisfies that.
I just hate the Chocobo Companion. It was a pretty stupid system to bring in. I do not remember Cloud fighting Sephiroth with a chocobo. I do not remember Tina fighting Kefka with a Chocobo. I do not remember Tidus fighting Sin with a chocobo. I do nto remember a chocobo becoming one of the Warriors of Light to fight Exdeath. I could go on and on. Point being Chocobo Companions do not belong in the game.