The dead companion that needs resummoning.

theungodly

Besides the fact that companions sometimes seems to disappear for no reason, i'm questioning the function of the dead companion that needs to be resummoned. You know, when they fall into the lava in elol (at the most necessary *cough* platform area) or fall off the cliff in tiamat.

Am i missing the point of this game mechanic? Is it necessary somehow? Some touch of "realism"? A fun little detail to keep track of them? Or is it just what it seems - a huge unnecessary annoyance that doesn't make sense or contributes to the game in any way?

When i was using augment stones i didn't have to think of my companion, but now i play without my companion 50% of the time, just because he decides to die or disappear somewhere along the line. This is just stupid. I might be stupid for not keeping my eye on the little HAMSTER 100% of the time when i'm actually trying to PLAY the game, but the dead/disappearing mechanic is stupidererest.

thedramacus

LoL right, maybe its to remind of us the pain a healer used to have, back when he had to heal. Had to play with the left eye on the party list and the right on the battle.