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Companions

subway7850subway7850 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
edited February 2013 in General Discussion (PC)
I'm sure we gonna get som sort of companions in the game, but what I'm wondering is if they will be time based, like in CO, in other words you can only use them for an hour.

I also wonder if they will be bind on pickup or if we will be able to trade companions.

Myself I would like to see the kind of system they use in STO, where only a few is bind on pickup.
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  • varrvarrvarrvarr Member Posts: 385 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    I have a dream of the STO Bridge Officer system being adapted for this game, so I can fully customize a band of five adventurers.
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  • mosnacky01mosnacky01 Banned Users, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    I asked about companions at Gencon and got some pretty veiled answers.... but reading between the lines I gathered, that yes there were companions but you would obtain them as you progressed through the game. I have to say this the Cryptic guys were so incredibly nice and they all acted like they were thrilled to be talking to the fans.

    The turbine guys...not so much one just kept ogling my chest and asking lame questions about my favorite things b:angry I asked wasn't his executive producer female and he gave me a dirty look and walked away.

    Anyway was really great to see Neverwinter and listen to Jack Emert and all the rest.
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  • gillrmngillrmn Member Posts: 7,800 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    subway7850 wrote: »
    I'm sure we gonna get som sort of companions in the game, but what I'm wondering is if they will be time based, like in CO, in other words you can only use them for an hour.
    ...
    I highly doubt that. Pets have been central to previous D&D based games like Bo. So I am sure pets central to 4e themes like fairies, angels and kobolds would be in big time.

    EDIT: sorry I meant minsc, the pet of boo :p
  • ranncoreranncore Member, Moderators, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild Users Posts: 2,508
    edited October 2012
    I like the idea of companions to a point. There's always going to be people and reasons to solo, but this is an MMO. Companions shouldn't be powerful enough that they give you a reason not to find a group. I think mostly they should be there for the witty dialogue options, not combat :)
  • varrvarrvarrvarr Member Posts: 385 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    ranncore wrote: »
    I like the idea of companions to a point. There's always going to be people and reasons to solo, but this is an MMO. Companions shouldn't be powerful enough that they give you a reason not to find a group. I think mostly they should be there for the witty dialogue options, not combat :)

    Bare in mind that the content in this game is going to scale depending on group size and likely have a difficultly slider like other Cryptic games, so there is reason to group for better rewards from doing harder content.
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  • iamtruthseekeriamtruthseeker Member, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    mosnacky01 wrote: »
    I asked about companions at Gencon and got some pretty veiled answers.... but reading between the lines I gathered, that yes there were companions but you would obtain them as you progressed through the game. I have to say this the Cryptic guys were so incredibly nice and they all acted like they were thrilled to be talking to the fans.

    The turbine guys...not so much one just kept ogling my chest and asking lame questions about my favorite things b:angry I asked wasn't his executive producer female and he gave me a dirty look and walked away.

    Anyway was really great to see Neverwinter and listen to Jack Emert and all the rest.

    Since it was said publicly even if...Cryptically, I feel that it seems a very likely outcome for this game you will earn companions in the game as you progress. If we get or have any more info on this from video or screen-shots, please post them here people and I'll link them to my FAQ.

    But...umm..sorry for the rest of Turbine's inappropriate responses.
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  • stormdrag0nstormdrag0n Member Posts: 3,222 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    mosnacky01 wrote: »
    I asked about companions at Gencon and got some pretty veiled answers.... but reading between the lines I gathered, that yes there were companions but you would obtain them as you progressed through the game. I have to say this the Cryptic guys were so incredibly nice and they all acted like they were thrilled to be talking to the fans.

    The turbine guys...not so much one just kept ogling my chest and asking lame questions about my favorite things b:angry I asked wasn't his executive producer female and he gave me a dirty look and walked away.

    Anyway was really great to see Neverwinter and listen to Jack Emert and all the rest.


    Every time I interact with the Cryptic guys it's always that way, what really excited wasn't so much what I saw, but their enthusiasm over the game, I did hear Jack remark that this is the best place cryptic has been in since inception.

    As far as the turbine guys goes.....that surprises me I have worked with some of those guys and they usually very polite and treat gamers as gamers...I do know that Kate would be pissed if she knew one of her people behaved that way.

    iamtruthseeker wrote: »
    Since it was said publicly even if...Cryptically, I feel that it seems a very likely outcome for this game you will earn companions in the game as you progress. If we get or have any more info on this from video or screen-shots, please post them here people and I'll link them to my FAQ.

    But...umm..sorry for the rest of Turbine's inappropriate responses.

    Screenshots or vids would be awesome but caution should be taken as there are some unsanctioned vids out there and I can only imagine how Cryptic would react.
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  • gillrmngillrmn Member Posts: 7,800 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    iamtruthseeker wrote: »
    ...

    But...umm..sorry for the rest of Turbine's inappropriate responses.

    Yeah it reminds me, all the reviewers in the 2 PAX events and E3 event all said that developers of NW booth were "very nice". Frankly, I am now doubtful why everyone keeps saying it ... Did they somehow develop some mind-flayer spell which made the visitors feels nice or what? :p
  • stormdrag0nstormdrag0n Member Posts: 3,222 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    gillrmn wrote: »
    Yeah it reminds me, all the reviewers in the 2 PAX events and E3 event all said that developers of NW booth were "very nice". Frankly, I am now doubtful why everyone keeps saying it ... Did they somehow develop some mind-flayer spell which made the visitors feels nice or what? :p

    b:laugh

    Not to stray too far off the original topic (nervously looks at truth)

    Yeah well it's gotten to be kinda of rare...I went to pax prime in 2011 and I never in my life seen more snotty developers that thought they were above the unwashed masses, Arena net especially... when you talk to the cryptic guys they act like they are genuinely glad that you took the time, that is a rarity these days.
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  • bitterwinterbitterwinter Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    We do get companions what we don't know I covered it in one of my video links (I believe its in the Foundry video list) there is a screen tip that says this

    " After the Tower District you will gain the ability to call on a companion. Press C and click the Summons table to view current companions. You may drag any companion from the inventory to an empty summons slot."

    This is from one of the foundry videos that they were demonstrating for the public so I'm assuming its in the game.
  • stormdrag0nstormdrag0n Member Posts: 3,222 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    bitterwinter wrote: »
    We do get companions what we don't know I covered it in one of my video links (I believe its in the Foundry video list) there is a screen tip that says this

    " After the Tower District you will gain the ability to call on a companion. Press C and click the Summons table to view current companions. You may drag any companion from the inventory to an empty summons slot."

    This is from one of the foundry videos that they were demonstrating for the public so I'm assuming its in the game.

    Yeah my question is still is it a companion or several companions over time?
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  • bitterwinterbitterwinter Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    stormdrag0n wrote: »
    Yeah my question is still is it a companion or several companions over time?

    I looked at my notes and I have companions not companion so not sure wish I remembered which thread I posted with the response and the video link at exactly the time that it was shown sigh.
  • iamtruthseekeriamtruthseeker Member, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    stormdrag0n wrote: »
    b:laugh

    Not to stray too far off the original topic (nervously looks at truth)

    Yeah well it's gotten to be kinda of rare...I went to pax prime in 2011 and I never in my life seen more snotty developers that thought they were above the unwashed masses, Arena net especially... when you talk to the cryptic guys they act like they are genuinely glad that you took the time, that is a rarity these days.
    gillrmn wrote: »
    Yeah it reminds me, all the reviewers in the 2 PAX events and E3 event all said that developers of NW booth were "very nice". Frankly, I am now doubtful why everyone keeps saying it ... Did they somehow develop some mind-flayer spell which made the visitors feels nice or what? :p


    I have no idea why they are always nice compared to other people. I'm sure there...what's that Craig, you want to show me something? Nice new Twitter loo...


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  • stormdrag0nstormdrag0n Member Posts: 3,222 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    iamtruthseeker wrote: »
    I have no idea why they are always nice compared to other people. I'm sure there...what's that Craig, you want to show me something? Nice new Twitter loo...


    *Yanked out of sight. A Muffled Scream is heard as Illithid brain scrambling sounds are faintly heard next. Returns with a big smile on his face.*

    Yeah, we're SUPER excited for our next appearance and can't WAIT to show our new Lore! Oh...bubbabinsky, zebular, ambisinisterr...Craig wants to speak to you....

    I heard they were using devices similar to this. b:chuckle
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  • iamruneiamrune Member Posts: 149 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    iamtruthseeker wrote: »
    I have no idea why they are always nice compared to other people. I'm sure there...what's that Craig, you want to show me something? Nice new Twitter loo...


    *Yanked out of sight. A Muffled Scream is heard as Illithid brain scrambling sounds are faintly heard next. Returns with a big smile on his face.*

    Yeah, we're SUPER excited for our next appearance and can't WAIT to show our new Lore! Oh...bubbabinsky, zebular, ambisinisterr...Craig wants to speak to you....

    Interesting, I didn't know a spell or psionic power could mimic the effects of psychoactive drugs.
  • pablop200pablop200 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 4
    edited October 2012
    Just a gentle reminder: Refer to the "Reporting Violations" section, here. Please refrain from discussing the moderation of the forums, instead feel free to drop one of us a private message.

    Thanks.
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  • zebularzebular Member, Neverwinter Moderator, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 15,270 Community Moderator
    edited October 2012
    iamtruthseeker wrote: »
    I have no idea why they are always nice compared to other people. I'm sure there...what's that Craig, you want to show me something? Nice new Twitter loo...


    *Yanked out of sight. A Muffled Scream is heard as Illithid brain scrambling sounds are faintly heard next. Returns with a big smile on his face.*

    Yeah, we're SUPER excited for our next appearance and can't WAIT to show our new Lore! Oh...bubbabinsky, zebular, ambisinisterr...Craig wants to speak to you....

    One of us.. one of us...
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  • stormdrag0nstormdrag0n Member Posts: 3,222 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    Removed for consistency as it was a reply to a removed post.

    Cheers,
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  • stormdrag0nstormdrag0n Member Posts: 3,222 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    zebular wrote: »
    One of us.. one of us...

    LOL

    Classic
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  • pablop200pablop200 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 4
    edited October 2012
    Removed for consistency as it was a reply to a removed post.

    Cheers,
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  • stormdrag0nstormdrag0n Member Posts: 3,222 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    redacted.....
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  • iamtruthseekeriamtruthseeker Member, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    Report users privately....one of us...one of us....b:thanks
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  • gillrmngillrmn Member Posts: 7,800 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    lol! I want a ninja pet with speed like like zebular. I pressed refresh three times and three posts were disintegrated! :p
  • stormdrag0nstormdrag0n Member Posts: 3,222 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    iamtruthseeker wrote: »
    Report users privately....one of us...one of us....b:thanks

    /checks scroll of anti-demonic possession and brainwave dampener
    .

    "All hail crypt..."doh too late!

    b:laugh
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  • iamruneiamrune Member Posts: 149 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    So, about those companions.

    I really just want a Miniature Giant Space Hamster.
  • stormdrag0nstormdrag0n Member Posts: 3,222 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    iamrune wrote: »
    So, about those companions.

    I really just want a Miniature Giant Space Hamster.

    Yes yes! Space hamster and Mr Stumpy paws can have tea together b:pleased

    What you never heard the legend of Mr. Stumpy paws?
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  • bitterwinterbitterwinter Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    I remember when you could get a fey dragon as a familiar it had butterfly wings :)
  • zebularzebular Member, Neverwinter Moderator, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 15,270 Community Moderator
    edited October 2012
    gillrmn wrote: »
    lol! I want a ninja pet with speed like like zebular. I pressed refresh three times and three posts were disintegrated! :p
    I'll take a bunch of these....

    *snaps fingers*

    Suddenly...
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  • zebularzebular Member, Neverwinter Moderator, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 15,270 Community Moderator
    edited October 2012
    My favorite companions were the Familiars for my wizard in NWN1/2, especially with HotU expansion. I hope Familiars are a part of NWO.
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  • iamtruthseekeriamtruthseeker Member, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited October 2012
    iamrune wrote: »
    So, about those companions.

    I really just want a Miniature Giant Space Hamster.


    Go for the eyes Boo, go for the eyes, Yearraa! (Squeeeeak!)...I mean what is that?
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