Any chance GW will have "commands" for henchmen in future updates? - Guild Wars Forums

codemonkey · Jun 13, 2005, 03:45 PM // 15:45

So here is the issue that I believe should be taken into consideration: I cannot find a reasonable way to command my henchmen to do what I ask.

Case in point: Bloodstone Fen. I cannot run the bonus with anyone but a healer because my NPC's kill the guardians since they are deemed hostile mobs.

Second case: When I want to sneak around to watch mob patrols, or run away when badness happens (i.e. any encounter at The Wilds mission) I would like the NPC's to work as a team with me and any human players I have. Instead the NPC's continue the battle until I'm far enough away for them to go "oh, your leaving?" and follow me. By then they're usually dead or dying.

What I'd love to see is a simple number command system or something. That would be great. For instances:

1. Fight my targets: normal behavior I'd guess
2. Concentrated attack: NPC's fight my target and "stick" on it until its dead (rather then constantly switching to my target). Great for spell casters that want to spread the love of pain across a group of mob's w/o having the fighter henchies constantly moving between targets dealing 0 damage because they're walking so much.
3. Help me! : Switch to my target immediatley, or start healing me if that's your primary job.
4. Run Away: Concentrate on running, using defensive spells (haste, heal, etc.) to save yourself and get out as fast as possible.
5. Wait for it: Follow me, make no attacks (enchanting party/healing is an exception) and do not even attack if you are attacked.
6. Defensive: Keep the party alive, fighting is secondary.

Does that sound good? I've not seen anything like this in the current system. I have heard tons of my guild members complain that at high levels "npcs are not an option" and sometimes you just want to play alone w/o hoping you get a good group of people. Sometimes NPC's are better then humans because even in there current mode they listen better :-)

Sorry if this is a double post somewhere, I searched for the topic in a few forums before posting.

CodeMonkey

MCS · Jun 13, 2005, 03:47 PM // 15:47

This belongs here.

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=19

codemonkey · Jun 13, 2005, 04:00 PM // 16:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCS

This belongs here.

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=19

Reposted, sorry 'bout that. Can the thread be deleted?

CodeMonkey

Mordeth Lestalk · Jun 13, 2005, 04:56 PM // 16:56

Hope they put in commands. So I can say /Dance for me, my puppets! Muaha.

Jun 13, 2005, 03:45 PM // 15:45	#1
codemonkey Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NH Guild: The Wizard Ninjas [TWN]	Any chance GW will have "commands" for henchmen in future updates? So here is the issue that I believe should be taken into consideration: I cannot find a reasonable way to command my henchmen to do what I ask. Case in point: Bloodstone Fen. I cannot run the bonus with anyone but a healer because my NPC's kill the guardians since they are deemed hostile mobs. Second case: When I want to sneak around to watch mob patrols, or run away when badness happens (i.e. any encounter at The Wilds mission) I would like the NPC's to work as a team with me and any human players I have. Instead the NPC's continue the battle until I'm far enough away for them to go "oh, your leaving?" and follow me. By then they're usually dead or dying. What I'd love to see is a simple number command system or something. That would be great. For instances: 1. Fight my targets: normal behavior I'd guess 2. Concentrated attack: NPC's fight my target and "stick" on it until its dead (rather then constantly switching to my target). Great for spell casters that want to spread the love of pain across a group of mob's w/o having the fighter henchies constantly moving between targets dealing 0 damage because they're walking so much. 3. Help me! : Switch to my target immediatley, or start healing me if that's your primary job. 4. Run Away: Concentrate on running, using defensive spells (haste, heal, etc.) to save yourself and get out as fast as possible. 5. Wait for it: Follow me, make no attacks (enchanting party/healing is an exception) and do not even attack if you are attacked. 6. Defensive: Keep the party alive, fighting is secondary. Does that sound good? I've not seen anything like this in the current system. I have heard tons of my guild members complain that at high levels "npcs are not an option" and sometimes you just want to play alone w/o hoping you get a good group of people. Sometimes NPC's are better then humans because even in there current mode they listen better :-) Sorry if this is a double post somewhere, I searched for the topic in a few forums before posting. CodeMonkey

Jun 13, 2005, 03:47 PM // 15:47	#2
MCS Banned Join Date: May 2005	This belongs here. http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=19

Jun 13, 2005, 04:56 PM // 16:56	#4
Mordeth Lestalk Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Trapped in the Land of the Free. Profession: E/W	Hope they put in commands. So I can say /Dance for me, my puppets! Muaha.