We're currently starting preparations to move on part 1 of the Risen system. We're conceiving that the first Risen that you'll be able to create is a disposable "helper" that's more system-abstract rather than an actual combat pet. Think of a Necro-specific "contacts" system, and in the place of contacts there is an undead puppet running around doing your bidding. I currently call these Igors, though I emphasize this is a completely informal and OOC term for them.

So, we want your opinions. What would you like Igor to do for you?

-Armifer
"In our days truth is taken to result from the effacing of the living man behind the mathematical structures that think themselves out in him, rather than he be thinking them." - Emmanuel Levinas

>>So, we want your opinions. What would you like Igor to do for you?

Drag my arrow-riddled corpse back to a guild or other necro-safeish-spot if I'm not in a place that's good for a depart/depart death.

Sorta like what familiars can do if the war mage is stunned, only this time it's only done if we're already dead (and maybe it takes a lot longer for Igor to finish dragging to X based on distance).

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Uzmam! The Chairman will NOT be pleased to know you're trying to build outside of approved zones. I'd hate for you to be charged the taxes needed to have this place re-zoned. Head for the manor if you're feeling creative.

Perhaps it could simple carry a single pack. Like, PUT <pack> ON <risen>, and you'll make it wear the backpack. Then you could either GET <pack> FROM <risen> or maybe even GET <item> FROM <risen> <pack>.

Something along those lines? If it's limited to one pack, that's fine. Perhaps only bipedal critters that could actually feasibly wear a backpack? Then again, quadripeds could be decked out with saddlebag style pouches ....

>you'll make it wear the backpack
A fluffy pink one with a rabbit tail on it right? ;)

>So, we want your opinions. What would you like Igor to do for you?

Primary functions i would love to see are the ability to find a person and report on it's location. But maybe if it goes into town it could cause a small amount of SO?

Also the ability to stash 1 or more corpses for use later either to make zombies or heal yourself.

Item delivery would be a nice perk.

>This should probably inform how you view Igor item and coin keeping. I am totally fine with Igor keeping a bank account for you, if you remember that Igor is disposable and there's going to be a day where he's destroyed and the assets taken.

Hah! Awesome.

Id be happy with the already mentioned corpse delivery and minor item storage (Igor, fetch me another knife!) I think scout abilities would be cool, but likely are better suited to a smaller rodent or bird sized animations.

Elusive
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