Superman_AZ Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Which anyone can already do with Treek for a mere 3,100 CC or LL 40 + some milns of creds. Right? Yeah, but since Treek doesn't speak, there would be no revamping of quests, storylines, mission interactions, etc. Think about the Pub Trooper mission line. When speaking to General Garza for the first time, she interacts with Aric Jorgan. Although there is a version where if Jorgan is not present, she carries on with you just the same, and excludes that convo. Problem is, you lose affection points if he is not standing right next to you during the event. Now, can you purchase companion affection? Yes. Should you have to? No. I think it is just more than what BW wants to bite off and chew at this particular moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolai_Tak Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) Why are you looking for an ETA on something that's never been mentioned? This actually was on the wall of crazy a long while back, at the very least. And something the original dev team was very interested in implementing at some point (Back when Legacy would have been more than just small little bonuses). However, no idea if the new team even has any notions of implementing this idea. Or whether or not it's even on the wall of crazy at this point. EDIT: I think the original idea was more along the lines of bringing your other characters into another characters story however (via conversation) not as a full companion utilizing the legacy family tree to specify how they would react to the active character (i.e. Wife, Husband, Rival, Ally, etc.) Edited June 5, 2014 by Kolai_Tak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirorx Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 The OP is asking for the ability to use a Legacy character as a companion while levelling, having first unlocked that character to 55. The legacy character would be delevelled to an appropriate level. It's not an unrealistic suggestion (although probably merits being in the suggestion forum), but the thread title is a little confusing. The biggest issue, if you want the legacy character to retain their look (and we know the legacy system can look into other characters equipped items from the family tree) you have to deactivate the appearance of the equipment you do give them. (essentially the character model/ appearance of the legacy companion is determined from what the actual character wears not what the companion wear, that determines the stats.) The next issue is providing a companion ability templates for all the specialisations the classes have to give you the same sort of animations and role the legacy character had. That's 48 at last count. Although the system is already in place (after all it's how the companions get their abilities) as are the animations. Lastly, voices for the companions to use, there must be plenty of Class dialogue that could be snipped into bite size chunks for Combat dialogue. And, not all companions have specific things to say in locations or cutscenes anyway, I'm not aware Treek has anything to say at all in cutscenes if you level with her. Once in place the system could be applied in similar manner to allow companions from another class story to quest with you. A feature that has also been suggested a few times before. Honestly I love this idea I have ideas on the issues you brought up. First is the abilities, basically I would be happy with a generic build. For instance if i have a Shadow or Assassin, just use the abilities from Kira. This is all cosmetic anyway and a great way to replace a healer or maybe have a male jedi padawan running around with you. As far as gear, i would be fine with a naked version that needed to be equipped separability Definitely they dont have to say anything during cut scenes because this a legacy perk anyway, there some generic lines though that do get used alot......i.e "murder and mayhem await". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbyshocksword Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 This actually was on the wall of crazy a long while back, at the very least. And something the original dev team was very interested in implementing at some point (Back when Legacy would have been more than just small little bonuses). However, no idea if the new team even has any notions of implementing this idea. Or whether or not it's even on the wall of crazy at this point. Cool. Maybe we will get it sooner or later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kolai_Tak Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) As far as gear, i would be fine with a naked version that needed to be equipped separability They could implement a reverse bolster that takes in the level and sets the characters level 55 gear to appropriate level 10-54 stats. That would negate the need to switch gear on the legacy character, or even look at the character's stats as they would always be the highest possible stats. Edited June 5, 2014 by Kolai_Tak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daekarus Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 This sounds like a whole lot of effort and expense for something that most players would not want to use since the beauty of the companion system is the color offered by each character. They're special because they're different. I would be really disappointed if they spent resources on this instead of making a new companion quest arc or more actual content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth__Reaver Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I agree with this post it would be awesome to be able to summon my bounty hunter and he can just come and chill with my sniper even as a cosmetic option with be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirorx Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 This sounds like a whole lot of effort and expense for something that most players would not want to use since the beauty of the companion system is the color offered by each character. They're special because they're different. I would be really disappointed if they spent resources on this instead of making a new companion quest arc or more actual content. Very true about companion quests, but i am pretty sure the word is that companion and class storylines are done. For me at least, if that the case then bring in whatever as far as companions. Honestly my mains are a knight and a Juggy, and i finished both those class stories by January 2012. My colorful companions have not spoken to me in like 2 years. They just sit there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daekarus Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Very true about companion quests, but i am pretty sure the word is that companion and class storylines are done. For me at least, if that the case then bring in whatever as far as companions. Honestly my mains are a knight and a Juggy, and i finished both those class stories by January 2012. My colorful companions have not spoken to me in like 2 years. They just sit there. Actually, I meant new companions like HK and Treek. I know the old companion storylines are done, and that's fine. It doesn't stop me from cracking up when Blizz pulls a rocket launcher out of his back pocket or when Fourex says something propagandistic, or when Khem Val says something grumpy . And it doesn't stop Elara Dorne from having a nice butt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjrasmussen Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Why are you looking for an ETA on something that's never been mentioned?That approach is a ***** kind of presumption. The good old act as if it were true and if someone calls you out on it, they as why does it matter? IMO, it matters because people who do this are just pieces of stool in real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachass Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I would just like the ability to switch control between myself and my companion, like in KOTOR. I'm used to it now, but when I first started Swtor, I missed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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