Battlecry Companions

[Verzen]

Not related to the playtest but could we get companions such as like a Man At Arms in the book as well as an archetype focused on leadership like this? For a call back to the leadership trait.

[Gortle]

I agree.

Only problem is I'd build it mechanically like an Animal Companion and naming might be problematic for some.

[Finoan]

Gortle wrote:

Only problem is I'd build it mechanically like an Animal Companion and naming might be problematic for some.

Not just the naming. The mechanics would be a problem too.

Mechanically the companion would need to be a Minion in order to fit into the game balance. And the Minion rules don't do a very good job of representing an intelligent and independent creature that serves out of loyalty. Just ask Farien about that...

[Perpdepog]

Finoan wrote:

Gortle wrote:

Only problem is I'd build it mechanically like an Animal Companion and naming might be problematic for some.

Not just the naming. The mechanics would be a problem too.

Mechanically the companion would need to be a Minion in order to fit into the game balance. And the Minion rules don't do a very good job of representing an intelligent and independent creature that serves out of loyalty. Just ask Farien about that...

I can't. You haven't given them their actions for the turn yet.

[Eoran]

It is probably for the best. If he gets too riled up about it, I have to avoid giving him the ability to speak for several days.