Sunday, July 15, 2012

SWTOR An Overview of Companions

By Mila Stakkeland


SWTOR has become a very popular game since it first came out. Many people flocked to the new MMO because of the immense following the movie has had throughout the decades. However, there is much more behind the game than the franchise history that it incorporates very well. Unlike most games, this one has added many things people like and do not like. One of the best features is companions. This is equivalent to a helper that follows you around and listens to your every commands. Quests and missions are much easier when properly utilizing a companion.

When first starting the game, you are given the choice of what side and what race you want to choose from. This is the time when you will choose your allegiance and fight the great war for your chosen side. There is no turning back, so ensure that the class you pick is one that you will want to play for months to come. You are allowed to have more than one character, but leveling in any game takes a substantial amount of time. After customizing your character's every detail you will be ready to head off into the game and eventually get your own companion.

Five different companions may accompany you at one given time. This allows you to use their own special traits for your own benefit. Players who hate soloing through games will find that this is a refreshing feature that helps you complete quests and missions much faster. Using them properly involves delegating their tasks appropriately. This means that you would want to fight against your foes or do a mission while they are off doing a boring task for you. This is especially good for professions because you can fight in one area and have your companions gather materials to level up your skills. It is such a good addition that can really change the MMO genre forever. When you get your ship, you are only allowed one companion to follow you. This should be given much thought because each one has their own benefits.

Having a companion is not all fun and games. They are very intelligent and require an immense amount of attention or they will get upset with you. This is done through their affection system. This system is a meter of happiness between the two of you. This determines if your follower is your best friend or someone who is unhappy with you. It is really a well throughout system that adds a little extra complexity to the game.

Gifts are one way to get your companion to be faithful to you. The idea is that giving them these gifts will show them that you appreciate their service to you. This will add a few points to the affection level and keep them happy at all times.

There are 5 different levels for pets and 5 ranks of gifts. These directly correlate with one another as low level gifts given to a high level companion are more of a snub than a good thing. It is vital that you show them your appreciation by giving them a gift that is equivalent to their level. You risk losing them as a companion if you do not keep them happy.




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