The battle sprite system was fully implemented into the game on July 30, 2013.

For the love of Almire-IMEAN the Spiral Order, someone correct me if I am wrong. The chances are not slim that I am wrong. But if I am right, then wouldn't the one year anniversary for the Battle Sprites be in 10 days? Does OOO have anything planned for us on July 30, 2014? But I digress.

Before we got any information on how they were to function, I had in mind that these familiars would be something like an AI, aiding us through our journeys while independent of our volition along with attributes added to our own (called perks). Even with the information given, some of us (or maybe just I) thought so far ahead as having our battle sprites battle other battle sprites, however that was to take place; such a thing might have required greater diversity among what sprites we have available.

Once I took into consideration the AI that we may accompany, summon, or keep, I had to rethink the idea of an independent AI's aid.

Regardless of how skilled of a technician you may want to be, the mecha knights that other knights employ practically march to their deaths. One by one. The recon rangers stick around long enough to tolerate a world of damage that would kill a regular knight until they feel like leaving. Those poor souls that we have to rescue from time to time are less nimble than Lumbers, attack as doggedly as hungry wolvers (unless they want to keep near you), and are therefore as reliable as that elevator in the crossroads that is always under repair; fortunately they are expendable.

And then the NPCs that accompany you... they are just there. But do they know what a shield is for?

So, while I did not get the independent AI companion that I wanted, I am very appreciative of the very fact that the Battle Sprites were not what I wanted. The lone AI NPC is often cumbersome and in my way. And until I can pin point exactly what bothers me about them, and until those issues can be rectified, I am fine dragging along a sprite that will be with me until I somehow ration an argument and the resources to separate it from me.

From the bottom of my hooves, Thanks OOO. =]

Spiral Knight,
Arelic.

Questions: (Answer what applies to you, I guess)

I would ask more questions about what else do you want to become of the sprites but I am certain that there are threads somewhere addressing those very suggestions. Thanks for your attention and time.