More player companions!

[Gamer3427]

I really would like having an option to have certain NPCs as party members for when you're not in a dungeon/instance. Particularly since a lot of the NPCs from across the different job and class quests tell you to ask them for help anytime you need it. It would be nice if we unlocked at least 1 NPC ally when we finish our level 30 class quest, and then another after our level 60 job quest. Make them take the slot of your chocobo when called upon, and to summon them we'd use a linkpearl to bring up an "ally" list. While I wouldn't mind if they didn't have any form of leveling system, it would be nice if they grew stronger the more often you used a particular one....

[Drako]

Ya i really really miss that companion system from 1.0. wish theyd bring that back. you had this person you had to select at the waking sands, and they would be a part of the storyline and stuff. That was fun.

[kenshinjr]

Please no more, leveling up choco was too draining. I really don't want to have to level anything else to 20 when they earn 200 exp per kill.

[TheGrimace]

Please no more, leveling up choco was too draining. I really don't want to have to level anything else to 20 when they earn 200 exp per kill.

Why don't you just suggest that they improve that instead of outright scrapping any additional companion ideas? I and most others agree that it takes way too long to level up chocobo companions, but I still like the system and would love it to be built on.

[PotatoTree]

If you're levelling to 20 by getting exp from kills then you're doing it wrong. Feeding at stables and weekly challenge logs is the way to go.

[_slowpoke_]

If you're levelling to 20 by getting exp from kills then you're doing it wrong. Feeding at stables and weekly challenge logs is the way to go.

A lot of people do not have access to stables. Just sayin'.

Also, the weekly challenges total 15% of a level, plus whatever amount of XP the 100 mobs you need to kill for them give your chocobo. Still takes forever.

[randysquirrel]

I'm sure it wouldn't be possible, but a wind-up "me" would be fun, a minion of yourself following behind.

Or wind-up FC members lol

[jigokugata]

Retainer companions sound cute. All I really want is the ability to feed my companion chocobo until he becomes a fat (companion) chocobo though. The ultimate war beast.

[Austratus]

My hope is for a dragonet companion. Not for any XI-related reason (though I'm aware of the wyvern pet DRG has there), I just liked that Anyx Trine sidequest.

[Ageofwar]

I would real love to have my DOW/DOM retainers as companions, maybe summonable in undersized party dungeons?

or a system like what FFXI has aka the Trust initiative
http://ffxiclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Trust
oooo, i think Yda and Y'shtola would be top of my list