Accomodations for Solo Players?

[There is no Spoon]

Was wondering, for solo players, is there or could there be a mechanic built in to the game where you can hire mercenaries to join ya as somewhat decent replacers for real party members? One thing that sucks about Co op games is that they're sure awesome for those who have got people to play with (or want to play with) but there's little accomodation for solo players. Playing solo without the assistance of teammates feels abit more repetitive, not to mention less chaotic as having one person on screen causing violence and mayhem is nowhere near as fun as two or three at once. Diablo II fixed this problem by allowing different types of mercenaries to help you out in battle (not to mention lug some of your inventory around) and they could also complement your weaknesses as a class. Torchlight II solved this problem by having a pet fight with you and it could be something you could evolve or mold to an extent to fit your playstyle (not to mention it was an even better inventory lugger that could go back and sell your unwanted stuff). Will there or will the devs consider implementing something like this in Chaosbane?

[SonOfKrypton]

Interesting topic. I understand and can relate to the satisfaction of seeing mayhem caused by more members of a same party, but I also like the feeling of being alone in the battle against powerful foes. Somewhat, being a non-superhero with actual limitations and winning bosses and fights feels more epic.
In this context, I do like the idea of a Pet like in Torchight as you mentioned. Still feels like you are are a lonely warrior, but with a pet that can assist you somewhat. I'd be happy to have any option available and to be as viable: having a pet, or follower or going totally solo.

[Gorwe]

I sincerely hope they do something about this, yes. A very interesting topic indeed.

[Schutzengel]

I think such a feature is currently lacking in comparison to best-off-all Diablo 2.

[PocketYoda]

I just hope the difficulty scales.. I'd hate to be swarmed by coop amounts of enemies as a solo player..

[There is no Spoon]

I mean imagine if you could have mercenaries akin to Diablo's system, like if you are wondering around the Karaz Ankor that you could hire a Dwarf mercenary like an Ironbreaker or Hammerer or a Thunderer? Or if you wandered around Athel Loren that you could hire an Eternal Guard or a Waywatcher. That would be awesome and give the game quite abit of variety and more of a party based Action RPG approach

[NormireX]

During beta I felt no need for a merc or other players. I think the game will be fine for solo play.

[Grim@FU_BARRACUDA]

all say the elf with her minions is already op and you want to give her mercs on top ......... xD

im kidding but ....... no wait im not kidding

no i am cause i dont played the game idk but many say the game is even on hart very easy

but ofc mercs would be not only cool for making things easy but for fun and management

i mean why not it could help with the fun for example i have this EA game deep rock galactic a coop game wich is not so much fun in coop like with my minig attack drone in solo play