MaximusRex Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 As a Sith I have wanted an Imperial Astromech droid forever, and now one is coming and it's just an NPC. 😢 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThanderSnB Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I'm okay with no companions, but I'm hoping the story will be good because a companion can be used for years to come while a story can only be completed once (per alt). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Malganus Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Any decision that results in less work is a given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpenedstick Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) We don't need more meaningless companions. Seasons are just retention treadmills. They should have them tie in to the original companions, so that their stories can be advanced a little. Edited August 14, 2023 by sharpenedstick 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliushorst Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Is it confirmed that there will be no new companion? So far they said that the seasonal questline won't be given by a companion, not that there will be no companion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOfTheWarriorx Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 2 hours ago, MaximusRex said: As a Sith I have wanted an Imperial Astromech droid forever, and now one is coming and it's just an NPC. 😢 Well, it kinda stands to reason. Every character in the game other than the player character is an NPC. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayOfTheWarriorx Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 31 minutes ago, sharpenedstick said: We don't need more meaningless companions. Seasons are just retention treadmills. They should have them tie in to the original companions, so that their stories can be advanced a little. That's actually a great idea. Tons of players would love to get some new story time with the original companions, especially LI companions. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spikanor Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) if there wane add new companions in the future from the gelactic seasons then there need to make a big chance first with the crew skills missions and crafting limit since that needs to become higher first. adding more new companions now and you make then the same as pets compleet useless. or there need to add something else what the companions can do to become more usefull then there are now. Edited August 14, 2023 by Spikanor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwena Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 I'd be disappointed by the lack of companions in GS if they were actually good. Which for me, means having actual armor slots so we can dress them as we want (like Altuur), and preferably at least some companions that speak basic and are generally human-ish. I like droids and such too (would actually love another cute astromech), but Amity was so, so lazy. A normal human with no armor slots and that speaks Selonian? C'mon! That said, I would hope that there will be additional rewards in the next GS track to compensate for the fact that there is no companion. Say what you will about having too many of them, an essentially "free" level 50 companion is something that I do appreciate, especially for alts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeannaVoyager Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 11 hours ago, MaximusRex said: As a Sith I have wanted an Imperial Astromech droid forever, and now one is coming and it's just an NPC. 😢  We already have T7. Or if you don't you should do the alliance alert missions and you will get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telden Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 T7 is a Republic model astromech, and looks different from an Imperial model. Hopefully the upcoming Season will offer an Imperial customization for T7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveTheCynic Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Telden said: Hopefully the upcoming Season will offer an Imperial customization for T7. Outlander (squints): Is that a Republic model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlBuzzard Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 19 hours ago, WayOfTheWarriorx said: That's actually a great idea. Tons of players would love to get some new story time with the original companions, especially LI companions. I've seen more than one request in that "other thread" started by the development team. Soooo ... Yeah! I'd say that was a pretty sound conclusion (Not just a wild, unfounded act of speculation).  Me ... personally... If we're looking at ANOTHER companion ... I'd prefer to create my own: full customization. OR ... OR ... earn a token at the end of GS that would allow me to fully customize one companion of my choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlBuzzard Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, SteveTheCynic said: Outlander (squints): Is that a Republic model? Or it could be just another automated can opener .. or waiter for the cantina ??? Maybe this one will take out the trash for ya??? ... yeah ... just messin' with ya! 😜 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amodin Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 20 hours ago, juliushorst said: Is it confirmed that there will be no new companion? So far they said that the seasonal questline won't be given by a companion, not that there will be no companion. The article posted literally says we are not getting a new companion. Star Wars: The Old Republic | News, Updates, Developer Blogs (swtor.com) Quote Additionally, instead of receiving a new companion, players will interact with several new characters, like an oddly enthusiastic astromech named 3V-1L Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlBuzzard Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Amodin said: The article posted literally says we are not getting a new companion. Star Wars: The Old Republic | News, Updates, Developer Blogs (swtor.com)  R2 on steroids?? Or maybe hit the high voltage recharge one time too many? (talk about being juiced!) 🤓 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milolan Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 On 8/14/2023 at 5:25 PM, Gwena said: I'd be disappointed by the lack of companions in GS if they were actually good. Which for me, means having actual armor slots so we can dress them as we want (like Altuur), and preferably at least some companions that speak basic and are generally human-ish. I like droids and such too (would actually love another cute astromech), but Amity was so, so lazy. A normal human with no armor slots and that speaks Selonian? C'mon! That said, I would hope that there will be additional rewards in the next GS track to compensate for the fact that there is no companion. Say what you will about having too many of them, an essentially "free" level 50 companion is something that I do appreciate, especially for alts. The only two companions from GS I thought were any good were ALtuur and Fen Zeil. I was lucky to get Fen but I was unable to get Altuur. I wish there was a chance to get him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralGyro Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 no more companions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliushorst Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 7 hours ago, Amodin said: The article posted literally says we are not getting a new companion. Star Wars: The Old Republic | News, Updates, Developer Blogs (swtor.com) Â I assumed it means the companion won't be the first reward and the driving force behind the season questline, not that there isn't going to be any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralGyro Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 12 minutes ago, juliushorst said: I assumed it means the companion won't be the first reward and the driving force behind the season questline, not that there isn't going to be any. it says " instead of receiving a new companion " 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabsus Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 (edited) unlocking missions in the galactic season is just another fomo mechanic inside a fomo mechanic. this will raise pressure to some players, to buy all stages with cartel coins, just not to miss anything. Â Edited August 16, 2023 by fabsus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Janosch Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, fabsus said: unlocking missions in the galactic season is just another fomo mechanic inside a fomo mechanic. this will raise pressure to some players, to buy all stages with cartel coins, just not to miss anything. Â Since story is unlocked by levels, and lvl 40 seems to be the last part of story, there is plenty of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whykara Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 9 hours ago, fabsus said: this will raise pressure to some players, to buy all stages with cartel coins, just not to miss anything. You can reach level 40 in like 3 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amodin Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 21 hours ago, juliushorst said: I assumed it means the companion won't be the first reward and the driving force behind the season questline, not that there isn't going to be any. Again, it literally says what I said before, and I even provided the quote directly from the developer article. I guess you can keep wishing for it to happen, but it doesn't get any clearer than what they said. We are not getting a companion. Frankly, I'm glad for that, we have enough of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliushorst Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Amodin said: We are not getting a companion. Then my disappointment is immeasurable and my season is ruined Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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