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Semjah · Feb 24, 2005, 07:06 PM // 19:06

Has anyone else noticed that while using a group of henchmen, the number of drops and quaility of drops in a particular area are severly reduced compared to using a same sized party of real players?

Also does anyone know exactly how does gold splitting work when using henchmen?

mattrad · Feb 24, 2005, 07:15 PM // 19:15

I have not used any henchmen, mainly I do not trust their abilities. They appear to be a set level, which in my mind hinders a good party. Also I am not convinced that they would operate the way we would want them. Last weekend we were looking for a Monk and were looking at taking a Monk henchmen. No one was really sure about them, so we dumped that and went without. One the whole the mission could have gone better, but we got by.

Has anyone else used the henchmen? If so how did they operate, and are they worth the time?

Loviatar · Feb 24, 2005, 08:28 PM // 20:28

i have to use henchmen as i may have to leave at any time without warning and leaving a party hanging is not fair to them

not as good as a good group of real people but much better than a bad group of real people

basic support and no more but the monk heals the warrior attacks and at least they wait for you to initiate an attack instead of the warrior jerk that has to be a glory hound

Bgnome · Feb 24, 2005, 08:30 PM // 20:30

henchmen are considered party members and thus get equal share of loot and gold. for every henchman you bring, each one has the same chance at a drop as you do. you just dont get to see the drops that they get.

gold gets split evenly as well, although i am unsure exactly how fractions are dealt with.

as for how good they are, their level is supposedly based on what the area was designed for. i also find that the monk henchwoman is more skilled at healing than a random newbie monk and can be preferential at times.

Bobangry · Feb 24, 2005, 08:41 PM // 20:41

Yeah they take a share of the drops, gold and items. If it's items, less of it drops. For gold, say you have 1 henchman with you and 2 gold drops, you get 1 each. If 3 gold drops, since you are picking it up you should get 2 of the gold as far as I know.

Henchmen can be worth it.

I bring them all if I'm trying to run through an area. I bring only a monk henchmen if I feel I can make it (but need a little help) and don't want to sacrafice the drops. For some farming runs I'll either bring none (better drops, keep your gold), or all (to help me run through an area, to kill guys quicker, or to acquire skills). For regular PvE, or even farming, I'd prefer to take real people over henchman, and I'd personally I'd never take a henchmen in competetive PvP.

Deadroot · Feb 24, 2005, 09:40 PM // 21:40

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If 3 gold drops, since you are picking it up you should get 2 of the gold as far as I know.

Last I tested fold drops, it doesn't really matter who picks up the gold. The extra piece of gold will go to a random person, not necessarily the one who picked up the pile. There may be a system so the extra piece of gold will go to the next person in the party for each pickup, but I never tested that out. And if there is only 1 gold, the person picking it up may not end up with it.

Been a little while since I tested the gold distribution system though.

Galatea Orea · Feb 25, 2005, 04:07 AM // 04:07

I've soloed with henchman and agree with Bobangry on the Monk. They are good and know what to do. But like any Monk, the baddies will go after them, so you have to protect them.

Feb 24, 2005, 07:06 PM // 19:06	#1
Semjah Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2005	Henchmen and Drops Has anyone else noticed that while using a group of henchmen, the number of drops and quaility of drops in a particular area are severly reduced compared to using a same sized party of real players? Also does anyone know exactly how does gold splitting work when using henchmen?

Feb 24, 2005, 07:15 PM // 19:15	#2
mattrad Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indiana	Henchmen? I have not used any henchmen, mainly I do not trust their abilities. They appear to be a set level, which in my mind hinders a good party. Also I am not convinced that they would operate the way we would want them. Last weekend we were looking for a Monk and were looking at taking a Monk henchmen. No one was really sure about them, so we dumped that and went without. One the whole the mission could have gone better, but we got by. Has anyone else used the henchmen? If so how did they operate, and are they worth the time?

Feb 24, 2005, 08:41 PM // 20:41	#5
Bobangry Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alaska Guild: Treacherous Empire [Te] (aka PANK)	Yeah they take a share of the drops, gold and items. If it's items, less of it drops. For gold, say you have 1 henchman with you and 2 gold drops, you get 1 each. If 3 gold drops, since you are picking it up you should get 2 of the gold as far as I know. Henchmen can be worth it. I bring them all if I'm trying to run through an area. I bring only a monk henchmen if I feel I can make it (but need a little help) and don't want to sacrafice the drops. For some farming runs I'll either bring none (better drops, keep your gold), or all (to help me run through an area, to kill guys quicker, or to acquire skills). For regular PvE, or even farming, I'd prefer to take real people over henchman, and I'd personally I'd never take a henchmen in competetive PvP. Last edited by Bobangry; Feb 24, 2005 at 08:44 PM // 20:44..

Feb 24, 2005, 08:28 PM // 20:28	#3
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	i have to use henchmen as i may have to leave at any time without warning and leaving a party hanging is not fair to them not as good as a good group of real people but much better than a bad group of real people basic support and no more but the monk heals the warrior attacks and at least they wait for you to initiate an attack instead of the warrior jerk that has to be a glory hound

Feb 24, 2005, 08:30 PM // 20:30	#4
Bgnome Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005	henchmen are considered party members and thus get equal share of loot and gold. for every henchman you bring, each one has the same chance at a drop as you do. you just dont get to see the drops that they get. gold gets split evenly as well, although i am unsure exactly how fractions are dealt with. as for how good they are, their level is supposedly based on what the area was designed for. i also find that the monk henchwoman is more skilled at healing than a random newbie monk and can be preferential at times.

Feb 25, 2005, 04:07 AM // 04:07	#7
Galatea Orea Academy Page Join Date: Feb 2005 Guild: Knights of Temerity Profession: R/Mo	I've soloed with henchman and agree with Bobangry on the Monk. They are good and know what to do. But like any Monk, the baddies will go after them, so you have to protect them.