I am sure that many of you have played Kotor and was kept from being lonely by the great companions or team mates that Bioware put into those two great games. It appears that this companion system is going to also be in Swtor!?!
Some of you may be thinking that it is odd to have a companion system in a mmorpg. Yeah it worked real well in the console solo rpg’s. But how well is it going to work online in a mmorpg? The answer to this question is somewhat not known right now since hardly anyone has had the chance to try it out. So you will have to wait and see.
The companions in Swtor are going to provide the exact same thing they did in Kotor. That being combat assistance, in game commentary, Comedy, Company and most importantly more side quests that are unique to each companion. Each class will also have there own set of unique companions which they can acquire. It also appears that you will be in control of your companions skills and gear again. Also you will be able to take these NPC companions along with you when you are with other players.
You will be able to interact with your companions the exact same as the solo rpgs kotor, And can even engage in romance with them if you wish. Knowing Bioware there will be a large selection of different types of companions each with their own story, strengths and weaknesses. Ranging from weird aliens to clever droids companions are certainly going to make a difference not only in PvE but also in PvP.
Some missions and quests in Swtor will be completed using your companions skills and this means you will need to make the right choice between a skilled hacker droid or a battle hardened medic. Taking the right companion will be key.
I am just left with the question on how well this type of system that worked so well not only in Kotor but in most other Bioware games (Mass Effect 2, Dragon Age etc) is going to work in a mmorpg. I know this is not a new thing in mmorpgs since most games have a companion or pet class. But it appears that everyone in Swtor will have companions to fight along side them.