D&D General Should ranger get a companion as its 'signature' feature?

[payn]

Trouble is that concept of summoning lots of things just grinds the actual combat to a halt. You end up with people playing on their phones as the summoner moves and attacks with each of their 15 velociraptors.

But yeah, I've always thought that 'Summoner' is an absolutely awful name for a pet class, yet for some reason Pathfinder clings onto it.

That is an issue, but Id rather they summon a bunch of singular things than a singular thing if thats how it needs to work mechanically.

 

[NotAYakk]

That is an issue, but Id rather they summon a bunch of singular things than a singular thing if thats how it needs to work mechanically.

I have no idea what that means.

 

[payn]

I have no idea what that means.

Instead of summoning 15 velociraptors, the summoner would get a single one amongst their numerous options keeping the game in line with mechanical expectations and avoiding slow down. Instead of summoning the same eidolon creature constantly to achieve this mechanically.

 

[CreamCloud0]

Instead of summoning 15 velociraptors, the summoner would get a single one amongst their numerous options keeping the game in line with mechanical expectations and avoiding slow down. Instead of summoning the same eidolon creature constantly to achieve this mechanically.

so basically having a list of creatures that you can access but only having one out at any given time?

 

[payn]

so basically having a list of creatures that you can access but only having one out at any given time?

Correct.

 

[UngainlyTitan]

No, not a fan of pet classes. I am ok with there being a pet subclass for the ranger. For the record I am fairly happy with the upcoming ranger.

 

[Reynard]

1. Kill all subclasses.

2. Aragorn did not have a companion, unless you count Legolas.

 

[billd91]

1. Kill all subclasses.

2. Aragorn did not have a companion, unless you count Legolas.

LEGOLAS?!? What about Gimli? You got somethin' against dwarves, pal?

 

[Reynard]

LEGOLAS?!? What about Gimli? You got somethin' against dwarves, pal?

Gimli was Legolas' familiar.

 

[Scribe]

Yes, I have a 'pet class' in my own little world, and I see no reason really why it wouldnt/couldnt/shouldnt, replace the Ranger.

I'm not hating on the Ranger, but it's identity seems lost...in the wilderness.