Guild Wars 2

The best way to make a player feel connected to the story line and immersed in the world is not just dynamic events and a world story, It must get more personal than that. What I am suggesting is a character companion. This can be done for every current profession.

• Guardian:

Who are the guardian’s really guarding? I feel like every good storyline/ plot with a guardian role has a person dear to them that they vow the protect. Well in fact, Logan Thackeray couldn’t be a better example. His love and devotion for the Queen Jenna is insurmountable. Essentially what I am suggesting is in the personal story every profession has a person to fight with them (only in Tyria not in WvW or PvP).

• Necromancer:

The necromancer by definition is one who uses magic to bring the dead back to life. Why not have a lost spirit of Ascalon or ghostly companion follow them throughout their journey’s.

• Engineer:

If you have ever watched the series Fullmetal Alchemist or have ever seen a steam-punk anime, book etc. there is always ‘that repair girl’ or an apprentice.

• Ranger:

Ranger’s have Pets, but the Pet’s don’t really do much do other than fight. Why not have a companion hunter/ huntress?

• Elementalist:

Elementalists utilize the elements of nature. Thus, any sort of companion could be eligible.

• Thief:

Thieves are perhaps the most interesting of professions in my opinion to have a companion. I’d personally like to see two types of character models for them; the Robin Hood ‘give to to the poor steal from the rich complex.’ And the rogue ’Trust’s no one but their character, has their own philosophies’ etc.

• Warrior:

The warrior companion has a boundless potential for traits so I won’t bother specifying.

• Mesmer:

A shape-shifting companion would be cool.

Furthermore, despite the profession differentials the type/ personality of their companion I believe should match up with their Charisma/ Dignity/ Ferocity ratio.