Commanding Henchman - Guild Wars Forums

claymore66 · Jun 18, 2005, 07:32 PM // 19:32

I have been playing GW for a while, mostly solo since I hate LFG. I have really enjoyed the experience. Now, I have landed at a mission (Aurora Glade) that requires me to be on a standard multiplayer team instead of using henchmen. I do play well with others. However, my limited available game time does not leave me with the freedom to spend it "looking for a party". In fact, that is why I left FFXI. They (GW developers) could remedy this by making the henchmen commandable (i.e., attack my target, form on me, protect target, remain here, etc). This would further enhance our game experience by allowing us to complete any and all missions solo (with henchman) or with friends. Anyone else have thoughts on the matter?

Bingley Joe · Jun 18, 2005, 07:38 PM // 19:38

Haven't done Aurora Glade yetm but I thought the game could be beaten with only the henchies.

On the surface, I like the thought of being able to give them commands, but in actuality, I think there's enough going on in the battles already that worrying about commanding the henchies would devolve into chaos.

That's just me though.

Saya · Jun 18, 2005, 08:00 PM // 20:00

Up to the desert you can do missions with henchies just fine.
The only problem in the aurora mission is to time the right moment when to sneak past the first guarded gate.
At first you need to get close to the tower, in order to draw them away from the gate, then rush through the gate, best without any aggro, but even if you draw some, simply run further down the road and they should leave you alone again.

At least the nasty part is close to the start, instead of some of the later missions, where it can happen that you fail at the end over and over again

But, regarding the controllable henchies, this would be an awesome addition, because trapping & pulling are currently more based on luck than strategy. Not to mention that little wannabe tank called Alesia

hassoon · Jun 18, 2005, 09:00 PM // 21:00

Thats a total no brainer my pet bear listens better than henchies.Definately yes.

corax5 · Jun 18, 2005, 09:12 PM // 21:12

I think that would be VERY usefull for people soloing, i like to do soloing when ever i cant be bothered to get a PUG or wait for my guildies to come, so having even some basic control such as stop or heal me or something would really help.

However, in group where there are only partly made up of henchmen, it could bring up dificutlys like who controls them, what if that person doesnt control them right etc.

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Jun 18, 2005, 07:32 PM // 19:32	#1
claymore66 Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Jun 2005 Profession: N/Me	Commanding Henchman I have been playing GW for a while, mostly solo since I hate LFG. I have really enjoyed the experience. Now, I have landed at a mission (Aurora Glade) that requires me to be on a standard multiplayer team instead of using henchmen. I do play well with others. However, my limited available game time does not leave me with the freedom to spend it "looking for a party". In fact, that is why I left FFXI. They (GW developers) could remedy this by making the henchmen commandable (i.e., attack my target, form on me, protect target, remain here, etc). This would further enhance our game experience by allowing us to complete any and all missions solo (with henchman) or with friends. Anyone else have thoughts on the matter?

Jun 18, 2005, 08:00 PM // 20:00	#3
Saya Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2005	Up to the desert you can do missions with henchies just fine. The only problem in the aurora mission is to time the right moment when to sneak past the first guarded gate. At first you need to get close to the tower, in order to draw them away from the gate, then rush through the gate, best without any aggro, but even if you draw some, simply run further down the road and they should leave you alone again. At least the nasty part is close to the start, instead of some of the later missions, where it can happen that you fail at the end over and over again But, regarding the controllable henchies, this would be an awesome addition, because trapping & pulling are currently more based on luck than strategy. Not to mention that little wannabe tank called Alesia Last edited by Saya; Jun 18, 2005 at 08:02 PM // 20:02..

Jun 18, 2005, 07:38 PM // 19:38	#2
Bingley Joe Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: May 2005 Guild: Philosophers of Denravi	Haven't done Aurora Glade yetm but I thought the game could be beaten with only the henchies. On the surface, I like the thought of being able to give them commands, but in actuality, I think there's enough going on in the battles already that worrying about commanding the henchies would devolve into chaos. That's just me though.

Jun 18, 2005, 09:00 PM // 21:00	#4
hassoon Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	Thats a total no brainer my pet bear listens better than henchies.Definately yes.

Jun 18, 2005, 09:12 PM // 21:12	#5
corax5 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ye olde England.	I think that would be VERY usefull for people soloing, i like to do soloing when ever i cant be bothered to get a PUG or wait for my guildies to come, so having even some basic control such as stop or heal me or something would really help. However, in group where there are only partly made up of henchmen, it could bring up dificutlys like who controls them, what if that person doesnt control them right etc.