[K Peculier]

Soon I can roleplay my ascended Seiryuu as a sword spirit that flings razor sharp sword swings at people from the corner of the map instead of the usual alongside my custom tome regalia. (Also a sword)

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Considering the outstanding popularity of summoner as of this date I personally don't think it's a good idea to let players roleplay their youkai as something completely unrelated to being a summoner which you cannot do as people in the past have tried to roleplay youkai as 'shadows' or 'elementals' in the past and then handwave it in looc that it's not them being a summoner (even when they're using summoner abilities and mechanics).

As an example in the past there have been players who would bypass the IC stigma of using healing magic by roleplaying it as chucking med kits at people, which you can't do and is completely unfair and pretty ridiculous when you think about it.

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Rather than trying to cheese and stretch summoners limits even more than it already has been, I think supporting a PvP mode where players can bring in their mercenaries would be a better idea.

Which has been suggested before and its a good idea IMO and ironically would astronomically be helpful to Eventmins if they can have custom mercenaries for boss battles that isn't one giant health blob in addition to giving them total control for a better RP experience.