arunav Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) Jonas Balkar is an SIS agent in the Trooper story, and was a great character generally from the vanilla game. Since I believe Charles Boyd is particularly fond of the Trooper story, maybe he'd be more for making this character a companion sub reward? Another option is adding a Voss companion, Gaden-Ko. He is featured in the Consular class story on Voss. We have no Voss companions, and he'd make a perfect one, a Voss mystic that became more open to outsiders and left the planet with the Consular. I'm sure there are Empire equivalents so each faction is represented in future rewards. Basically, I am bringing up a couple of options since we know Shae and Nico are being used again, which is fine for people that don't have them. I simply believe there should be new subscriber rewards, generally, going forward, so folks still gain a reward they don't already have if they've been loyal customers. Bringing back unused characters from the vanilla game, ones who were well-written and memorable, as companions is one idea. Edited April 2, 2018 by arunav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshvara Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Not that I'm against your idea, though if they have to have subscriber rewards, imo, they shouldn't be something as "important" as companions. There are plenty of other things they can hand out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyFlynn Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 That's a very dangerous suggestion--I'd do just about anything to finally include Jonas Balkar in my crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulsutherland Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Not that I'm against your idea, though if they have to have subscriber rewards, imo, they shouldn't be something as "important" as companions. There are plenty of other things they can hand out. Like a Vaylin companion? I suppose they could re-run the HK items ... paint them silver and call them the HK-50 rewards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshvara Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Like a Vaylin companion? I suppose they could re-run the HK items ... paint them silver and call them the HK-50 rewards? Ugh, no more HK items!!:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seireeni Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 That's a very dangerous suggestion--I'd do just about anything to finally include Jonas Balkar in my crew. +1 for Jonas Balkar from me, too. Thought if he came with a small side quest, I wouldn't complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyonYlle Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Please. Who do I need to whore myself out to, to make this happen. http://media.giphy.com/media/BUDgE1gKWOD2o/giphy.gif I'd also love that female trooper friend (idr her name atm) and Kai Zaikken (mostly bc I think Musco has been championing for him). Each four of these companions could well also get their own bonus mission, too, all of which I'm sure would be equally interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MishaCantu Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Yes Balkar, please. I was always a bit miffed that the male trooper got an FTB with Jaxo and the female trooper got a stupid pajama party. I wouldn't mind Balkar on my crew at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kihtracinya Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 +1 for Jonas Balker companion:sy_havoc: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinhammer Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I demand an adorable Ortolan (those little elephant dudes on Hoth) before we get any other random throwaway companion. Come on, Bioware. Where's my Ortolan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunafox Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Sign me up! I LOVE Jonas Balkar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueShiftRecall Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Always liked Jonas, I could see him being a good match for my JC and JK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadsamonie Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 -1 for Jonas Balkar. +1 for General Var Suthra +1 for Leeha Narezz and the Meedees +1 for Lord Praven +1 for Tol Braga +1 for General Garza +1 for Jace Malcom +1 for Master Kiwiks +1 for Baron Deathmark +1 for Fleet Admiral Aygo +1 for Revan +1 for Jedi Exile +1 for Grand Moff Kilran +1 for Darth Marr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuchessKristania Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 That's a very dangerous suggestion--I'd do just about anything to finally include Jonas Balkar in my crew. This^ I 100% agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diefenbaker Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) Ah, the trooper story, which starts out really interesting and then devolves swiftly into 50% of the dialogue consisting solely of yelling "FOR THE REPUBLIC!" I don't remember the Voss guy from the consular story, but that's mostly because after Chapter 1 the story is flat out rubbish and about as captivating as watching a cow fart. I just went through the motions to hit max level after One. Edited March 31, 2018 by Diefenbaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arunav Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) I don't remember the Voss guy from the consular story, but that's mostly because after Chapter 1 the story is flat out rubbish and about as captivating as watching a cow fart. I just went through the motions to hit max level after One. Totally disagree about the Consular story. Chapter 3 of the Consular is one of the best of all 24 class story chapters (and prologues). Though, generally, I've found people that enjoy the Consular story are more into lore than most players. So, maybe it's not for everyone, but I think all the class stories are good in different ways. In any case, about Gaden-Ko: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Gaden-Ko Edited March 31, 2018 by arunav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzsi Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 That's a very dangerous suggestion--I'd do just about anything to finally include Jonas Balkar in my crew. If it wasnt for Aric Id even have a Trooper romance him if I could! Would settle for more making Aric jealous though instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xo-Lara Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Yes! Someone else who would like to see Gaden-Ko come back. I would support both as companions. However there would need to be scenes with Theron and Jonas interacting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadsamonie Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Yes! Someone else who would like to see Gaden-Ko come back. I would support both as companions. However there would need to be scenes with Theron and Jonas interacting. Or Var Suthra interacting with Guss Tano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyFlynn Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 If it wasnt for Aric Id even have a Trooper romance him if I could! Would settle for more making Aric jealous though instead I would make 5 new Troopers just to romance Jonas, lol. He was my original and prefered choice while playing the Trooper story and though I fell for Aric over time and chose him instead, I still want my Jonas. Of course, Theron and Jonas interaction would be a must. I got giddy at just the tiny bit of hinting at it during Aric's reunion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadsamonie Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I would make 5 new Troopers just to romance Jonas, lol. He was my original and prefered choice while playing the Trooper story and though I fell for Aric over time and chose him instead, I still want my Jonas. Of course, Theron and Jonas interaction would be a must. I got giddy at just the tiny bit of hinting at it during Aric's reunion. I romanced M1-4X, never looked back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenitty Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 As much as I feel that there are far too many companions, I'd gladly swap one for Jonas Balker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eanelinea Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Jonas Balkar is an SIS agent in the Trooper story, and was a great character generally from the vanilla game. Since I believe Charles Boyd is particularly fond of the Trooper story, maybe he'd be more for making this character a companion sub reward? Another option is adding a Voss companion, Gaden-Ko. He is featured in the Consular class story on Voss. We have no Voss companions, and he'd make a perfect one, a Voss mystic that became more open to outsiders. I'm sure there are Empire equivalents so each faction is represented in future rewards. Basically, I am bringing up a couple of options since we know Shae and Nico are being used again, which is fine for people that don't have them. I simply believe there should be new subscriber rewards, generally, going forward, so folks still gain a reward they don't already have if they've been loyal customers. Bringing back unused characters from the vanilla game, ones who were well-written and memorable, as companions is one idea. No!!! No, no, no! You evil, evil person! I absolutely LOVE Jonas Balkar and I can't romance him NOW if I wanted to because I'm married to Jorgan! NO! My old friend would LOVE to have Balkar become a companion, especially a romanced one. She'd drop Jorgan or Theron dead cold for a chance with him. And *sigh* I'd have to make a 4th character to run after Balkar myself cause I want him. No cookies for you for making my life more difficult now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arunav Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) No!!! No, no, no! You evil, evil person! I absolutely LOVE Jonas Balkar and I can't romance him NOW if I wanted to because I'm married to Jorgan! NO! My old friend would LOVE to have Balkar become a companion, especially a romanced one. She'd drop Jorgan or Theron dead cold for a chance with him. And *sigh* I'd have to make a 4th character to run after Balkar myself cause I want him. No cookies for you for making my life more difficult now! I thought it was a good character to use. It's up to BW if they make your life difficult or not. I hope they do! Why no love for Gaden-Ko? We need to see a Voss companion in the game. Edited April 1, 2018 by arunav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xo-Lara Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Why no love for Gaden-Ko? We need to see a Voss companion in the game. I suspect that's because we're the only two people who remember he's in the story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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