How about linking champions and soldiers?

from Elemental Forums

Didn't see this suggested before and I realize we are on feature lock-down but I thought this would be a cool idea.

 

Right now Champions are fairly useless and blah and even with good armor are outclassed by large squads of soldiers later on.  How about the ability to link your champion with soldier companies (more then 1) and add their stats to the company, plus some sort of bonus.  The bonus skills could add flavor to the champions and could be things like unlimited counter attacks, half damage from magic, extra moves, or even things like making the entire company mounted even if they weren't build that way.  In battle this would show up as basically the company with the champion leading it, maybe in front, middle, or back depending on the type it is.  This could also be a useful way to protect casters from enemy archery fire.   You could unattach and reattach in cities as needed and as companies continue to upgrade with the tech race.

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Reply #1 from Elemental Forums Top

That's a good idea. Something that would make champions a lot more useful also would be to give them spell casting capability. Right now they're just a slight bonus i drag around with me to get them experience.

Reply #2 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting TheBirthdayParty, reply 1
That's a good idea. Something that would make champions a lot more useful also would be to give them spell casting capability. Right now they're just a slight bonus i drag around with me to get them experience.
End of TheBirthdayParty's quote

All spellcasting is supposed to come from the sovereign (channeler).  There are systems in place where sovereigns should be able to imbue their champions with spellcasting abilities at the cost of essence (?).

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Reply #3 from Elemental Forums Top

Quoting Sareln, reply 2



Quoting TheBirthdayParty,
reply 1
That's a good idea. Something that would make champions a lot more useful also would be to give them spell casting capability. Right now they're just a slight bonus i drag around with me to get them experience.


All spellcasting is supposed to come from the sovereign (channeler).  There are systems in place where sovereigns should be able to imbue their champions with spellcasting abilities at the cost of essence (?).
End of Sareln's quote

Yes, but one for once is irritating. Maybe if the champions could only cast combat spells in combat that'd be swell.

Reply #4 from Elemental Forums Top

well, i really don't think this is necessary. they just need to balance the champions more so that they become more powerful. a party of 4 level 5-10 champs should be quite powerful.