Returning player suggestions on current companion and grouping systems.

[Xevier777]

I would first like to say that If this has be discussed please link below and I will comment there. I have not read the entire compendium that is these forums and as such may not be aware of current conversations or future plans.

I have recently leveled to 50 and experienced a lot of the game barring end game raiding and gearing up. As to the latter I cannot speak, but as to the former I suggest this on the systems of companions and Grouping.

1. Chocobos are great, but what about all the other mounts in the game? I personally would love to have my own self-aware magitek armor companion or a goobue fighting by my side. For that matter, Other none ride-able companions would be cool to for future patches.

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[Xevier777]

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2. Why are companions put in the group? I get you don't want them in dungeons and certain content, but writing a script for not allowing them in the party you are about to do some companion forbidden content in would make more sense. As such I have to make the constant choice while adventuring. Do I leave my chocobo out and level him or do I que in the duty finder for more much needed gear and exp. Many fate groups wont allow them because they take up a party slot. Now I realize that this could cause some problems with Leves and other end game open world content, but I am sure a simple script could fix that or make them to where you need Highly leveled companions to do them. From my point of view, A chocobo was a much needed asset that was rarely feasible for use. I would want him to help me in fates and quests, but I also needed to be in ques for duties that some times took hours at a time.

[Xevier777]

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3. I expect this eventually, but I still would like solo queing from a group. This might fix the problem I had for number 2, but it would also allow people to join groups while adventuring and fate-ing, and also being able to que the duty finder. All you would need is to put a button that would allow you to choose either solo or group que for the leader and solo for everyone else. I think it would encourage more parties and more cooperation in the game rather than a lot of loners running around that I experienced.

Just a few Ideas I had That I think would improve the feel and play of the companion and grouping system. If you know of any changes coming or anything on this topic please comment.