kirorx Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) I hate my companions. They aggro NPCS i dont want to fight all the time. The never know who to fight, I feel like i baby sit them. I think my biggest isssue is how much i rely on them, I wish i could just opt out of using companions. Anyone hates them? Edited March 12, 2012 by kirorx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth-Rion Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) Odd, considering companions -can't- aggro anything unless they're attacking it. Try being more careful when you pull to make sure there are no patrollers, hmm? And all it takes is a simple click to send them onto the one you want them to fight. Edited March 12, 2012 by Darth-Rion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfcsoulja Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 No, you aren't the only one. . . There may be 2 or 3 others. I like mine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viera Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I hate my companions. They aggro NPCS i dont want to fight all the time. The never know who to fight, I feel like i baby sit them. Anyone hates them? Given the large number of people who killed their companions because it was fun during the beta, likely not. That said, they eventually did regret their choice to off their companions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kungpaoshizi Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) I wish mine would want to bed me. Oh but yes, khem does seem to attack a nearby group from time to time that nobody in the group aggro'd Edited March 12, 2012 by Kungpaoshizi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elepole Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I don't like most of them, but i'm totally in love with Ashara: she is a beast in the fight, she recall me that killing everyone is not good, and she is cute ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galbatorrix Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I hate my companions. They aggro NPCS i dont want to fight all the time. The never know who to fight, I feel like i baby sit them. I think my biggest isssue is how much i rely on them, I wish i could just opt out of using companions. Anyone hates them? My Main is currently a Vanguard and with Elara by my side, I feel unbeatable most of the time. Heck, I honestly wish I could have two companions out at a time while questing. Having Aric on DPS and Elara to heal while I tank.... who needs real people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethality Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I hate my companions. They aggro NPCS i dont want to fight all the time. The never know who to fight, I feel like i baby sit them. I think my biggest isssue is how much i rely on them, I wish i could just opt out of using companions. Anyone hates them? Yeah, forcing pet management on all players and classes was probably a bad idea. I dislike companions and don't use one unless absolutely necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustTed Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Odd, considering companions -can't- aggro anything unless they're attacking it. Try being more careful when you pull to make sure there are no patrollers, hmm? This. They can't aggro. It's you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ganix_tx Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Nope, one of the main reasons I am not continuing my sub. I cannot stand that I HAVE to level using a companion. Every other MMO on the face of this earth (at least the ones I have played) you have been able to choose between pet and non-pet classes. Having to rely on my companion sux... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frostvein Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yes. I'd really prefer to pick them. I wanted a T7 so bad but found out consulars dont get one. Much QQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jett-Rinn Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I love my companions... Different strokes I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archifikoss Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I hate my companions. They aggro NPCS i dont want to fight all the time. The never know who to fight, I feel like i baby sit them. I think my biggest isssue is how much i rely on them, I wish i could just opt out of using companions. Anyone hates them? Never happened to me... But I keep them on a short leash. I'm really happy they are such a big part of the game (at least whilst leveling/soloing which is what I love to do anyway). Mostly because you play with group dynamics even when you're soloing - and since these games are designed around group combat, even solo encounters play out in a more interesting way. And I am quite fond of how you use them for crafting when they're kicking their heels on the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viera Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Nope, one of the main reasons I am not continuing my sub. I cannot stand that I HAVE to level using a companion. Every other MMO on the face of this earth (at least the ones I have played) you have been able to choose between pet and non-pet classes. Having to rely on my companion sux... You don't have to use it? I solo just fine and use my companions for crafting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vydor_HC Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I like the companion mechanic, for a pet class, the coding is pretty tight. My main problem with companions is the static set you are given. I'd prefer to have 1 or 2 main companions to tie in with the story, but be allowed to select from a pool of companions that you meet in cantinas across the galaxy. Gimme come options! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazzer Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Companions cannot aggro anything, in fact if you send a companion in to a mob another wandering mob will not join the fight unless it walks into "help" range. If you fought the same mob that wanderer would aggro when it was in aggro range of you. Companions will join a fight when you run past if another player is fighting a mob, but that is the only time that they misbehave. As a healer I love mine, Akaavi Spaar fully decked out in orange rarely needs any help in combat, I can just stand back and heal/crowd control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjaminminU Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 i don't like having to take sergeant rusk as a companion on my sentinel, i actually have never taken him out for combat so all he does is crew skill missions, for a skilled republic trooper it really seems like a waste to have him spending his days guarding my ship when he could be leading an elite republic squad somewhere. Also when my sith warrior gets to the point i do want to kill malavi quinn and i don't care if i lose my healer, we should be able to get a replacement anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzras Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Forex is the best. Period. Captain America meets Terminator. What more could you ask for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gokkus Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I never had any trouble with my companions and I get enthousiastic everytime I get a new one. If you hate them so much just use a healer. If (s)he still gets in the way you are the one doing something wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jett-Rinn Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Forex is the best. Period. Captain America meets Terminator. What more could you ask for? Good analogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterKayote Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Anyone hates them? *raises hand* They dont exactly ruin the game but theyre annoying to play with. I dont mind using them here and there but needing them all the time (specially at higher levels) is annoying. Game should not have been balanced around using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calimwulf Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 You can pretty much pretend they aren't there, unless you are trying to do something difficult, like take out a champion or something. Just keep 'em geared and let them do their own thing. I like'em. I wish we could have more than one up at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmc Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) Nope, one of the main reasons I am not continuing my sub. I cannot stand that I HAVE to level using a companion. You do not have to use a companion to level. You can group to do heroic quests (and solo ones for that matter) and flashpoint, or you can do PVP warzones. If you don't want to group with other players, you have a selection of companions to group with. Every other MMO on the face of this earth (at least the ones I have played) you have been able to choose between pet and non-pet classes. There are no "pet classes" in SWTOR. Companions are not pets and are not an integral part of any class -- they are a tool to fill in gaps in the skill inventory of each class when other players are not available. Edited March 12, 2012 by sjmc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jett-Rinn Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 You do not have to use a companion to level. You can group to do heroic quests (and solo ones for that matter) and flashpoint, or you can do PVP warzones. If you don't want to group with other players, you have a selection of companions to group with. Very true statement I know a couple of folks that soloed all the way to 50 without their companions...no one is twisting your arm to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightmaguz Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I like the companions so much I'd like the game to be rebalanced so you were always out with two like kotor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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