I love the lackey system, it's one of those things that all MMOs should have (maybe lots do, there are plenty I've not played).
Anyhow, I was thinking last night on how you could pep up the lackey system a bit and I was wondering about "Lackey Paowers"
A single temporary power granted to the Lackey/Sidekick for the duration they are paired with their boss. The type of power could be dependant on the AT of the Boss, so (just off the top of my head).
Mastermind - Lackey gains 1 Tier 1 Pet Corruptor - Lackey gains a single target snare Dominator - Lackey gains a Ranged attack Brute - Lackey gains a melee attack Stalker - Lackey gains a stealth power
Since you LK is already 1 level down on everyone else I don't think it would be game breaking or anything power wise, but particullary for low level lackeys it might make them a bit more useful and fun to play, and might give some interesting combinations depending on what AT you paired up with what. Since there is no LK-ing (as far as I know) in PVP the whole balance issue should be preserved.
I'm sure there are simillar hero sidekick powers that could work too, maybe a single target heal for sidekicks paired with defenders, that sort of thing?
Apologies if this has been suggested 100 times already, couldn't find anything simillar in a quick search.
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Sounds like a good idea to me, would certainly make you feel more like a sidekick in that you take after your mentor a little.
One problem I see is if you have a 2 x MM team, the SK will end up with a possible 7 pets (or even 8 if they're both Necro).
I love the lackey system, it's one of those things that all MMOs should have (maybe lots do, there are plenty I've not played).
Anyhow, I was thinking last night on how you could pep up the lackey system a bit and I was wondering about "Lackey Paowers"
A single temporary power granted to the Lackey/Sidekick for the duration they are paired with their boss. The type of power could be dependant on the AT of the Boss, so (just off the top of my head).
Mastermind - Lackey gains 1 Tier 1 Pet
Corruptor - Lackey gains a single target snare
Dominator - Lackey gains a Ranged attack
Brute - Lackey gains a melee attack
Stalker - Lackey gains a stealth power
Since you LK is already 1 level down on everyone else I don't think it would be game breaking or anything power wise, but particullary for low level lackeys it might make them a bit more useful and fun to play, and might give some interesting combinations depending on what AT you paired up with what. Since there is no LK-ing (as far as I know) in PVP the whole balance issue should be preserved.
I'm sure there are simillar hero sidekick powers that could work too, maybe a single target heal for sidekicks paired with defenders, that sort of thing?
Apologies if this has been suggested 100 times already, couldn't find anything simillar in a quick search.