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The Last Lamanite
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Not really sure if this goes here, but-
I have a level 20 char that is now at the Fire Island Chain. I have done most of the quests with henchmen throughout the game and stuff. Now that I am trying to find players with pulses, I feel somewhat dissapointed.
I mean, sure- the henchmen dont always do what you ask, but they never just leave, they dont shout obscenities at you, they dont do dumb things on purpose...well, you get the idea.
Just wanted your thoughts on the henchmen and stuff like that- personally, if the AI was tweaked a bit- i think they might be more enjoyable to quest with rather than real peeps. Any thoughts?
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| 04/03/06 16:08 |
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everdream
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henchmen are great for skill capping, i've done 95% of my capping with henchmen, i'll often shout accross guild chat. "capping mineral springs", some might come, some might not, the rest is filled with henchies or full henchie. nice thing about capping with them is they wont leave... often times cap groups dissipate after a couple people got what they came for, then they will just leave, giving you the "shaft".
you're on the fire isle chain... cool, the first 2 missions are very doable with henchmen, (bonus' too). you just need to be patient... the final mission would be incredibly difficult with them however, best to try and find a group for that.
i've never bashed henchies, they serve their purpose and do a descent job at it.
All lies and jest, still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.
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| 04/03/06 16:13 |
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joepjens
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There was actually a discussion about henchman today. It just fell down to page 2, here is the link: http://guildwars.gameamp.com/forum/showTopic/29680.php
Will make a nicer sig when I think of something ^^
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| 04/03/06 16:14 |
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Seeker821
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Using henchmen is almost an art form, and a skill that definitely takes practice to use.
First - henchment don't have as many skills. If I recall correctly, henchmen only use six skills, as opposed to 8 that players get.
Second - henchmen don't have a secondary profession. So the warrior henchies are just that...warriors.
Third - keep in mind some of the quirks of the AI. First, if any party members are dead, they will almost always res a live player first. Second, they'll often start ressing in situations where it would be better if they didn't (c'mon, who hasn't had lina or alesia try to restore life you while getting pounded on by monsters.)
Fourth - Henchies won't do ANYTHING unless you control them or something breaches their aggro bubble. That means you have at least partial control over their actions. That also means that you have to be patient sometimes.
Here's what I find henchmen useful for - capping elite skills, completing quests, and filling in the empty spots of a mission group.
However, for missions, I generally try to do it with real players. Most of the time, it's over a lot easier, plus players are infinitely more versatile than the henchmen, who have preset builds.
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| 04/03/06 16:20 |
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The Last Lamanite
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[QUOTE][QUOTE]Using henchmen is almost an art form, and a skill that definitely takes practice to use.
Third - keep in mind some of the quirks of the AI. First, if any party members are dead, they will almost always res a live player first. Second, they'll often start ressing in situations where it would be better if they didn't (c'mon, who hasn't had lina or alesia try to restore life you while getting pounded on by monsters.)
Fourth - Henchies won't do ANYTHING unless you control them or something breaches their aggro bubble. That means you have at least partial control over their actions. That also means that you have to be patient sometimes.[/QUOTE]
I couldny agree more. The henchies have saved my bacon numerous times (and cost me a few scars as well). Learning to use them has almost been as fun as progressing thru the game...now if only they wouldnt take all the good loot--all i get is crap....
I just realized I have NO idea how the whole "quote" thing works...does that make me a n00b?.....lol
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| 04/03/06 16:36 |
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cream of the crop
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theres always guildies...use them and not the henchies
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| 04/03/06 16:40 |
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i cant say i prefer henchies, tho there are times i do... but if a player can work with henchies, then they usually are also more reliable to pug or group with. I would MUCH prefer grouping with someone who has used henchies a lot, than someone ran to lvl 20. but thats a different soapbox :)
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| 04/03/06 17:16 |
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loverman529
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yea i find the hench are real hlpfull in sum quest, but useless in others, i personaly like to take hench or some guildie's, i dnt like joining party's anymore, cos of the leaves and ppl who cant take it cos the died, u dnt get all the moaning from the hench :)
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| 04/03/06 18:43 |
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bolt_o_lightning
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henchies IMO are great until u get to ring fire... then start looking for players
please leave me some credibility :) thank you
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| 04/03/06 22:02 |
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