The Pawns of Dragon’s Dogma 2 are programmed in a much more realistic way this time. A developer interview with IGN revealed a conscious effort to transform these AI-controlled allies into true companions. This means they have personality and knowledge tailored to your individual journey and can make helpful suggestions on what to do next.
Anyone who played Dragon’s Dogma knows the Pawns gave repetitive chatter and generic advice. According to the interview, the Dragon’s Dogma 2 developers asked players what they thought of the pawns and added a vast spectrum of Pawn personalities. This means unique voice actors, speech patterns, and distinct behaviors for every Pawn. Players can now curate their party based on desired traits, creating a team that feels like a band of real adventurers rather than pre-programmed puppets.
Pawns are no longer limited to static pre-scripted information; they will dynamically learn from your example. Conquered quests, encountered enemies, and even your chosen routes will shape their understanding, leading to contextual advice and assistance relevant to your specific playstyle. This is important when they go online to other players.
By sharing Pawns online, you’ll send seasoned guides out into the world. Their unique experiences will help others in their quests. Imagine finding a Pawn who knows where the key is to a hidden quest you haven’t discovered or one whose battle scars tell tales of overcoming a foe you’ve yet to face. It’s as if they’re living a life outside of your adventures, and it’s incredible.
One cool example that was displayed in the interview was a pawn making a suggestion of where to go. By pressing the “Go” button, players can have the pawn lead the way. The same applies to other suggestions a pawn may make. Telling them “Go” allows them to perform whatever task was mentioned.
The Pawns are no longer mere support but are living, breathing extensions of your adventure. According to what the interview showed, these pawns are companions as you’d imagine them in movies and television. It’s really exciting to see.
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