Temporary Companions
Irving and Jowan are controllable when you send them into the Fade. This should be noted somehow --Tierrie 09:52, December 21, 2009 (UTC)
I've moved the 'speculation' down a bit as BioWare has confirmed a number of companions. --- Maria Caliban 21:16, September 4, 2009 (UTC)
Loghain
"Loghain is apparently listed in game files as a joinable companion". -- In what game files? -- Snfonseka
- The game files that come with the Character Creator. It's essentially just a stripped-down version of the full game, and comes with some (but not nearly all) of the real game's files.
- -- Xavier Grimwand on Sunday, October 18, 2009 @ 1:57 pm (ET)
I don't think its possible the Loghain would be a companion. Mostly because he hates the Grey Wardens and, on the "Wardens Vengeance" video, he is shown to be defying the Grey Wardens. Plus he is hinted to be the antagonist of DA:O. If he is a companion, he is probably just a temporary one.--EnrgyBomb 16:30, October 30, 2009 (UTC)
Actually, according to the "leaked" walkthrough, Loghain IS a companion, though he seems to be one you only get late in the game, which'd make him the Death's Hand of Dragon Age, I guess: http://dragonagewalkthrough.com/companions/companions_loghain.php DarkSpecie 16:26, October 31, 2009 (UTC)
- Yes, Loghain is a companion -- Maria Caliban 17:48, October 31, 2009 (UTC)
Wow ! That link contains major spoilers. Be aware of that !!!!! -- Snfonseka
Yes, Loghain is a companion, also, he is one of the game endings. If you want the cheat way of getting him. Enable Developers console then type "runscript zz_addparty Loghain" and there you go.
Companion Roles
I think all companion pages should have a section devoted to certain roles that character can fill in the party. This should include rough talents/spells, specs, tactics, equips, and explaination. I'm sure there are some truly unique party combinations/roles out there, and I'd love to see them. --Tyfosken 15:20, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
With the exception of Shale and Dog, each companion is a typical member of their class. The only thing special about each one is their starting skillset/specialization, but there's still no reason you can't "repurpose" them (eg: turn Leliana into a dual-weapon/backstabber). I think we should simply state that and point to each of the appropriate class pages (again, aside from Shale and Dog). Sheltim 16:16, November 17, 2009 (UTC)
- Of course most of the characters you find later on are victims of the game's auto level system, but they all have that sweet extra spec point to debate over. Does alistair go champion for rally or reaver for taunt and threaten+? Leliana as you said would make a great repurposed assassin/bard with her plot bonuses to cunning. Morrigan was my main healer a few times, Wynne a nature damage monster with virulent walking bomb.--Tyfosken 21:21, November 18, 2009 (UTC)
How about we take this a step further? A suggestions Guide to which Companion to have in your Party depending on your Specialization etc?
- Suggestion 1: dont be mean to companions, you'll fight the archdemon with no mages.--Tyfosken 21:21, November 18, 2009 (UTC)
See the " Strategy" section in each companion page, we are currently adding them for each companion one by one. -- Snfonseka 03:14, November 18, 2009 (UTC)
- Wonderful--Tyfosken 21:21, November 18, 2009 (UTC)
SPOLIER: Secret Companion
I think Loghain should go in the major companions sections. He doesn't leave, he just is a companion for a very short time. He has a approval meter, which other temporary companions (I.E Jowan and Soris) don't have. He can also be chosen in the party selection member, a feature not included in others. About spoliers; who cares? Other game wikis dont include spoiler warnings, why should we? People go on this site to see the game, they should be aware of the spoilers --Rolan Zevran 23:04, January 14, 2010 (UTC).
I agree somewhat, but you can't put a spoiler out there without warning people first. Maybe have two companion pages. One like it is, and one with Loghain in the major companions section. --Polexian 21:50, January 17, 2010 (UTC)
Coding
Can someone fix the coding on the article?
Mouse
I dont know how, but Mouse's template should be changed to explain that when he joins you, he will take the form of a black bear. You will not control his human form. --Rolan Zevran 00:58, January 25, 2010 (UTC)