Rhaphael Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 At first glance I loved companions. They really bring something extra to the game that other MMO's don't have. However after having experienced them for about a week I'm getting really annoyed by them. Whenever I run up to a quest giver / quest item and try to click on it, my companion keeps positioning himself right in front of it. Which means I have to turn my character/view sideways every single time to be able to click on the person/item. Similar thing with tanking. I run up to a mob, turn him around (tactic I'm used to from other games where standing in front of a boss mob usually gets you cleaved->dead). And what does my companion do? Instead of staying where he should and engage the mob from the back he runs up all the way to me and engages the mob from the front right next to me. Granted I don't know if there is such a thing as a cleave mechanic in this game, but it still annoys the hell out me. Anyone else experiencing similar things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meldwyn Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Got used to it pretty fast. Learned to just position myself in ways that matter without worrying about their positioning. The only time I have run in to any issues is when I am trying to click on something for Archeology and they are standing near the object. But, again, I have adjusted how I approach things to avoid it. For me, the positives far outweigh any negatives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkiederk Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Dammit Wrex, get out of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadEdward Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 This was a complaint of mine all thru beta, stupid fool companions are like my kids, always in the way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guodan Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 This was such an annoying thing I ran in to as well, when I got Khem Val... It doesn't help that he's so tall, either... I learned to just pan my camera up whenever he's in the way, though. It's not like it requires much effort to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 This was fixed in beta for a few builds, the companions would position themselves more to the sides and behind. For some reason, they've reverted back to their old method of always getting in your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guodan Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 This was fixed in beta for a few builds, the companions would position themselves more to the sides and behind. For some reason, they've reverted back to their old method of always getting in your way. Then let's hope that this'll be implemented soon once more. It's not really a game-breaking thing, but it is a pet peeve that can get annoying after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granyala Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Dammit Wrex, get out of the way. Haha ^_^ Yeah my dinosaur often runs over things I want to collect, but I love him far to much to be bothered by that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhotefec Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Who put this walking carpet here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twaggy Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I cant say it bothers me too much, but im used to it from all the gaming ive done in my life. That will be fixed eventually Im sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauerx Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 At first glance I loved companions. They really bring something extra to the game that other MMO's don't have. However after having experienced them for about a week I'm getting really annoyed by them. Whenever I run up to a quest giver / quest item and try to click on it, my companion keeps positioning himself right in front of it. Which means I have to turn my character/view sideways every single time to be able to click on the person/item. Similar thing with tanking. I run up to a mob, turn him around (tactic I'm used to from other games where standing in front of a boss mob usually gets you cleaved->dead). And what does my companion do? Instead of staying where he should and engage the mob from the back he runs up all the way to me and engages the mob from the front right next to me. Granted I don't know if there is such a thing as a cleave mechanic in this game, but it still annoys the hell out me. Anyone else experiencing similar things? Dude i totally agree. Everything that went going for you happens to me 2. Its kinda annoying to try clicking on quest giver and companion is in the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyNett Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I agree. He feels like he's tethered to my leg! Just have him give me some space! lol.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarka Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Khem Val really gets on my nerves with standing on things, running directly behind me, constantly badgering me that he wants to talk to me, and his fear of elevators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sithkllr Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 No, but it is very strange how my companion is always rubber necking to stare at me. Is that necessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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