A Point to Minions

[Wilan]

Any chance we can summon minions in more places? That's my biggest gripe about dungeons -- I want my kitty following me! I'd also like to see them out while mounted. Behemoth Mount with Baby Behemoth trailing behind anyone?

This was possible in Alpha. It added unnecessary extra targets in fight, making targeting slightly more difficult. On top of that, they ruin the feel of the dungeon itself.
So well, that was removed later because of feedback. Unlikely that it'll be readded again.

[ObeiKinstar]

Hey everyone,

While these are certainly interesting ideas, the minion system is designed around the idea of a simply cosmetic diversion that follows you around. We will continue to add more unique and fun minions with their own animations but it'll continue to be along the lines of what you've seen thus far.

Whatever happened to the lore of why these are around? I remember before the game was released you guys were talking about how there would be a quest to explain where all these minions came from, like from a toy maker or something

[Duuude007]

Hey everyone,

While these are certainly interesting ideas, the minion system is designed around the idea of a simply cosmetic diversion that follows you around. We will continue to add more unique and fun minions with their own animations but it'll continue to be along the lines of what you've seen thus far.

While I agree a persistent buff would seem imbalancing, adding story (such as who first crafted minions backstory) and incentives (Earn x number of minions, get a prize [another minion? crown?]) ... would certainly go a long way in making people want to "catch em all", so to speak.

I mean heck, it could be a whole new side story, much like Hildebrand. I could totally get into that.

[Dalavon]

Aye. They are really just vanity..

[Sunah]

I agree with Ayasu, let us summon them in dungeons.....

[Gramul]

I'd like to have more interaction with em.

[Onsen]

I'd be fine with more interaction. Emotes, minions mingling and reacting to one another, that sort of thing. Still purely cosmetic, but it'd make them a bit more interesting than just a summonable decoration.

[Diadumenos]

More interaction for the win!

Some usefulness would be nice as well. Very rare chance for them to /slap an enemy when NOT in party for 1 damage XD. A teeny-tiny stat boost would be nice but stat altering can turn gamers into elitist rage-monsters...

Maybe a lil leg hug when you get an achievement. OR speaking of achievements... have an achievement for having a minion accompany you for "X" hours ^^

[MStowastiqVahlshdeh]

Cute thing that follows your character around and annoys you when you target, is "a point". Heh, well it is a point to me at least. I don't know how much it would take from other gameplay aspects as far as dev focus goes but I am for any variety.

[Rex]

(Giving an incentive to actually use the airship is a + lol)

...Besides the fact that it's much cheaper than teleporting?