tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787395619953110652.post6007557825406909561..comments2024-03-07T03:26:31.015-06:00Comments on ECTmmo.com- MMO Blog: The Adventures of Kaozz...: Yay- Beastlords! (EQ2)kaozzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15058067791146704803noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787395619953110652.post-88643871953102052002011-09-20T16:53:08.914-05:002011-09-20T16:53:08.914-05:00Yeah, they were always very handy in D2. I love me...Yeah, they were always very handy in D2. I love mercs in most any game.kaozzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15058067791146704803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787395619953110652.post-11434515768387685082011-09-19T13:29:48.435-05:002011-09-19T13:29:48.435-05:00Also something to bare in mind that the new Diablo...Also something to bare in mind that the new Diablo 3 game that's coming out. They have announced the re-insertion of Mercs in that, which was used thoroughly in Diablo 2. And I found them to be quite useful......but very quiet folks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787395619953110652.post-18672523758252602322011-07-09T17:55:31.494-05:002011-07-09T17:55:31.494-05:00They listed earlier today that they will have rang...They listed earlier today that they will have ranged and melee dps mercs so I am quite happy to hear this!<br /><br />We have them in EQ and if anything they have helped me and my duo. We still group and it is nice to be able to fill some empty spots sometimes. <br /><br />I look forward to having them. Many people in EQ used mercs and happily dropped one for a real player, at least the groups I have been in. I don't think they are as bad as people thing. <br /><br />Plus in a small way this might be a little competition for the upcoming TOR and the companions ;) I think it might be something mainstream in the next few years- AI group members.kaozzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15058067791146704803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1787395619953110652.post-48836867257636018802011-07-08T11:49:27.462-05:002011-07-08T11:49:27.462-05:00I would be shocked if DPS was not an option, becau...I would be shocked if DPS was not an option, because that's probably the easiest to implement and balance. There's plenty of room to implement an NPC that does more DPS than an empty slot (which does 0) and less than an actual player. The concern comes in for any situation where the NPC can actually substitute for a live player outright - why risk inviting a PUG who might not be that good, if your trusty merc can do the job fine?Green Armadillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15564045048380177626noreply@blogger.com