Henchmen anyone?

[KingOfAbyss]

Hey everyone! Been a while since I've hit the forums, Real life getting busier than ever (down from hardcore to very casual = 3 hrs per week is brutal >.< ), but my Heavensward pack is ready, except for this Duty to get done (that Bloody Turtle grrr) and I'll be set to give a run to that Dark Knight! Yay!

Alright. Now for the question.

I want to see how the community would think of it.

Flamers and Captain Obvious, you can skip it thank you.

When I was playing FF titles, we were used to discover new allies along the way that became part of the story, and fought alongside with you to get the job done.

Just like Guild Wars, there was the possibilty (not obligation) to hire henchmen to help forming parties, and to help you achieve what you need.

I am not talking about Duty Finder, Party Finder or FC.

--> I just wanted to see the idea of having your own "henchmen" party, just like some people would like to have their Chocobos into Dungeons. They would have their own A.I. just like when you do your story to get your job skills, like they fight and then heal you, when they can.. <--

Plus, Square Enix could make the henchmen 'significant' and play a part in side stories, or even the main one..

Just another 'plus' to the game.

What are your thoughts?

Thank you, and see you in the game! ^^

King

[WellFooled]

This was discussed, very briefly, in a live letter awhile back. Here's the quote.

Q10: In a previous interview, you mentioned that we will able to tackle instanced dungeons by ourselves. Are there still plans to implement this feature?

A10: Yes, there are still plans to implement this feature. While there isn’t too much we can reveal at this time, just to give you a preview, we are currently discussing a new type of content where you will control your own unit for your grand company, add NPCs in your unit, and take them to dungeons to level them up.

Haven't heard anything since though. I thought it was a cool idea, depending on how it was implemented.

[Kallera]

So long as I can customize my team, I'm game.

[Gilraen]

It will probably be part of the rank unlock given those are all command ranks.

[Seyb]

Now that is a great idea. I'm glad that we will be able to tackle old dungeons with our Chocobo and NPCs. If we could create those NPCs ourselves and they would also play a role in some sidequests - awesome! A big plus, I would say.

[KingOfAbyss]

This was discussed, very briefly, in a live letter awhile back. Here's the quote.



Haven't heard anything since though. I thought it was a cool idea, depending on how it was implemented.

Wow Thanks WellFooled! That answers my question, looking forward to it!

[kyuven]

It will probably be part of the rank unlock given those are all command ranks.

Oooo that's right...
I hope they give them personalities. The Path Companion and XI's Adventuring Fellow all had personalities.
I mean, don't get me wrong, my chocobo is a distinguished gentlemen and a scholar, but he's not much for conversation.
He finds it rude.