My partner and I always play through story content together (msq, raids, seasonal content etc.). We go through the overworld in tandem, ride pillion between destinations, and sync up in front of an NPC when we're advancing a storyline.
Because of this it can feel like cutscenes happen in a bubble where my partner doesn't exist. It would be wonderful if they could be added to some cutscenes unobtrusively, if only as a background NPC, so long as they feel present in the moment.
I picture the following criteria should be met:
- you are Eternally Bonded
- you are the only two members in a party together.
- you are in the same zone and instance.
This would not apply to cutscenes involving private or intimate conversations between the WoL and another NPC.
The Eternally Bonded PC's model would be loaded into the cutscene in a reserved space in group shots; otherwise the space is left empty.
They would wordlessly converse with other NPCs, perform emotes much like our WoL does in cutscenes, nod encouragingly to us or /rally, or whatever else the developers feel appropriate for that moment.
Maybe on rare occasions such as when all the scions are taking turns attacking a major opponent, the PC could join in with a generic action related to their current class.
If this were implemented it would help make story content feel more seamless with the social nature of the game.
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Because of this it can feel like cutscenes happen in a bubble where my partner doesn't exist. It would be wonderful if they could be added to some cutscenes unobtrusively, if only as a background NPC, so long as they feel present in the moment.
I picture the following criteria should be met:
- you are Eternally Bonded
- you are the only two members in a party together.
- you are in the same zone and instance.
This would not apply to cutscenes involving private or intimate conversations between the WoL and another NPC.
The Eternally Bonded PC's model would be loaded into the cutscene in a reserved space in group shots; otherwise the space is left empty.
They would wordlessly converse with other NPCs, perform emotes much like our WoL does in cutscenes, nod encouragingly to us or /rally, or whatever else the developers feel appropriate for that moment.
Maybe on rare occasions such as when all the scions are taking turns attacking a major opponent, the PC could join in with a generic action related to their current class.
If this were implemented it would help make story content feel more seamless with the social nature of the game.
Continue reading...