Endwalker? More like Escort Walker

[Hysterior]

Well.. if it was real escort missions with some danger (protect the NPC) that would be totally fine but I don't really get the point of dragging a NPC just to watch cut-scenes.

[Iscah]

Well.. if it was real escort missions with some danger (protect the NPC) that would be totally fine but I don't really get the point of dragging a NPC just to watch cut-scenes.

I felt like it added to the feeling of actually going places with the other characters instead of it always being "we'll go on ahead, come find us at the other end of the path".

Someone else pointed out in another thread that it probably cuts down on the amount of times you have to talk to the NPCs if you aren't interested in the side chatter, because there's a lot of optional talk that would otherwise have to be placed as a mandatory talking point before you (and more importantly they) move to the next destination.

[Ilisidi]

I felt like it added to the feeling of actually going places with the other characters instead of it always being "we'll go on ahead, come find us at the other end of the path".

Yes, that was the part I enjoyed about them. Taking a leisurely stroll with the NPCs, seeing scenery, not having to worry about a fiend suddenly attacking from behind, the few instances of fights were nice highlighted spots, so it was up to me whether I wanted to drag the NPCs around more or fight now. Having recently done parts of ARR again, it's something I was missing in comparison, that having the NPCs along, the connection to them instead of just meeting them at the next check point. I look forward to NG+, I want to make sure I didn't miss any optionals and take a few more screenshots.

The escort quests where a definite highlight for me.