Do you want Dragoon to have a pet!? (poll)

[Enfarious]

If DRG worked like all the non-gimped pet jobs in XI it wouldn't have sucked. Yeah in XI having to set a particular sub and being stuck that way sucked, having it get 1 shotted and (prior to the rework of DRG 2hr) waiting forever to pull it back out, having zero control over what breath it used ... Ok so FFXI DRG bit, but take a minute to think of all the other pet jobs, ignoring all the arguments (right or wrong) about DRGs in FF history being able to call/control dragons, a Wyvern/dragon that you had some form of control over, that could actually use breath that didn't accidentally heal mobs, that could be shifted into the role you need when you need it (pup's autos w/ rdm build for instance) a pet could significantly enhance this class as well as seperating it's play style from MRD or WAR as a 2-handed DD. But hey if your stuck on the decade-ish of not great DRG that was before and believe that nothing can ever change then that's your thing.

I remember once I thought wow DRG is P.I.M.P. (circa 2004) like all the jobs it has had it's ups and downs ... does noone recall the obscenity that was pentathrust before they adjusted the TP return from multihit WSs?
Just saying ...

[JusticeReborn]

Here's an idea: make it a toggle on/off option, like with Helm display.

(Sorry if this has already been suggested).

[Valmorgan]

I never played a DRG in XI, so I don't know how the pet AI was.

The pet classes in WoW really irked me. I hated having to control them when they would aggro or attack mobs I didn't want them to. I ended up having to put them on passive and macro them to my abilities.

The companion AI in SW:ToR was better but I'd still have the random occasion where they would run off on their own or attack the wrong mob.

Having to manage yourself in the heat of battle can be tricky enough, throwing a pet into the mix isn't something some people can do easily.

"Oh, hey sorry guys. I didn't mean to pull the boss. Stupid pet..."

[Lux_Rayna]

The pet just auto-attacked, and did not aggroe things. It just sucked cuz if was half of your dps, so if it died then...then you sucked.

Dragons aren't pets anyway, and Dragoons kill dragons not treat them like puppies. Admittedly I loved my wyvern in FFXI but Dragoons are better without them.

[Zenaku]

Can someone explain why you don't want Wyvern i don't see a issue at all so please explain.

[Belial]

Can someone explain why you don't want Wyvern i don't see a issue at all so please explain.

The reason I disagree with having a wyvern pet is the balancing issues DRG saw in XI. Since the wyvern wasn't a directly controlled pet a la PUP or BST, the core aspect of the job was hurt, it's damage output was negligible and unrequired for most party setups I took part in (thus my move to SAM).

I don't want the same mechanic to hinder DRG in XIV. I like the crit-based AoE design currently attached to the job and I would prefer it stay that way, sans pet.

For those who want it for aesthetics, meh. It wouldn't realistically hinder my gameplay but with the add-heavy direction SE is taking, another body on the screen is just going to serve as a targetting obstacle.

To add to this rant, XI is still available. Go get ya wyvern fix.

[Kasathar]

Maybe a special move that calls the spirit of Wyvern or a Dragon to make a powerful attack would be cool. Nothing permanent.

[Deltara]

Why is everyone talking about wyverns? He asked if dragoon should get a pet.

Give dragoon a dog.

[ssppiikkeeyy]

i think the best way to give drg a pet without a lot of people yapping about DRG getting to nuffed.

DRG should only do 5~10% of ur overall dmg leave u with 90% of ur own dmg u can do by urself.

if needed give the pet armour to let people buff there pets up that way...

just an idea that way everyone kinda get what they want. DRG get there pet and it really doesnt get nuffed

[Krausus]

i think the best way to give drg a pet without a lot of people yapping about DRG getting to nuffed.

DRG should only do 5~10% of ur overall dmg leave u with 90% of ur own dmg u can do by urself.

if needed give the pet armour to let people buff there pets up that way...

just an idea that way everyone kinda get what they want. DRG get there pet and it really doesnt get nuffed

even a 10% nerf is to much