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Sidekicks instead of Extra Attack?
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<blockquote data-quote="DND_Reborn" data-source="post: 7625036" data-attributes="member: 6987520"><p>And yet, that is still what they are doing, regardless of what you name it.</p><p></p><p>I don't think there is anything wrong with one player playing a subordinate to another and never have had a problem with it at any table I've played at. I recall in 1E with a player who had a Paladin, and the others player his retainers (low-level Cavaliers, even a 0-level one). Sure, they all looked to the Paladin as the "leader" but each contributed and a few times even saved the Paladin's life.</p><p></p><p>It works well for newbies and guests, but I would just use monster npc-types like veterans or priests, etc. as "sidekicks". If the players stay and want to develop it into a full-fledged character, that's cool. Or maybe after playing for a bit they find they want to make else and abandon their previous role. I guess I just don't see a need for such a mechanic feature as "sidekick."</p><p></p><p>Maybe the way they do it will change my mind, but since nothing I say will change what is already done, there is no further point in berating the issue.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DND_Reborn, post: 7625036, member: 6987520"] And yet, that is still what they are doing, regardless of what you name it. I don't think there is anything wrong with one player playing a subordinate to another and never have had a problem with it at any table I've played at. I recall in 1E with a player who had a Paladin, and the others player his retainers (low-level Cavaliers, even a 0-level one). Sure, they all looked to the Paladin as the "leader" but each contributed and a few times even saved the Paladin's life. It works well for newbies and guests, but I would just use monster npc-types like veterans or priests, etc. as "sidekicks". If the players stay and want to develop it into a full-fledged character, that's cool. Or maybe after playing for a bit they find they want to make else and abandon their previous role. I guess I just don't see a need for such a mechanic feature as "sidekick." Maybe the way they do it will change my mind, but since nothing I say will change what is already done, there is no further point in berating the issue. [/QUOTE]
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