I'm sure this has been proposed and I'm to lazy to go looking for the threads, so forgive me for any duplication.
To stop any discussion of what needs to be done now or before, I'm just proposing new content for later on in the future, 9-12+ months or longer.
I would like to see a companion system like that in Skyrim (or GW1/SWTOR for that matter).
Via quest (or some other method) you should be able to hire or be assigned a character helper. Hopefuly more than just one so that you had a collection of possible companions to take with you. It would be nice if you could decide the Race, Class and Name of them (or not). These should be available once your character has moved into the 20-30 Level zones and onwards.
They should be a gold sink (cringe, don't hate me), you have to give them their weapons and armor, and continually upgrade such (or not). You should be able to design their "build".
As an added feature; Being able to convert one (or more) of your characters to a companion for your other characters to use. Once done, that character is no longer available for play. Clear a used character slot or not when done? Not sure about that.
And yes, I know we have grouping. Consider this idea as a way to beef up a group (with some limitation on the number of companions who could be added) or just a way to play solo with some backup (again limitation on the number of companions you could take along). And, this would be strictly a PVE option, not PVP.
So what do you think?
Edit: Moved over to PTS, Feedback
Edited by dolmen on 4 June 2014 18:15 The Sidekick Order