So, with the upcoming feature that NPCs (including our beloved Deckhands) can have dodge reflexes at Level 100+, I think
Before I get into the suggestions, I’ll just say first that all of the following, except for the last one, should only be able to be accessed if the Deckhand has Great+ Loyalty.
First of all, they need to be more involved in the story. Any major event that would be reasonable for them to participate in on our behalf, they will participate in it, like breaking us out of Ravenna’s prison and raiding the Fenrir. Edward Kenton participating in the jailbreak isn’t enough.
This also takes me to the second point. They should be an alternative to the ghost AI. They should have the same kind of AI as the ghost AI, attacking as soon as we attack. You should be able to pick which one to bring along after your first death, if you have more than one. Like the Ghost AI, this is only possible in the first fight, not the mirages. Of course, you would still be able to use the ghost AI if you don’t invest in Deckhands.
Finally, you should be able to check their builds. This is for all Deckhands regardless of loyalty. You should be able to see their stat distribution (which obviously doesn’t have Spirit), gear stats, weapons (if any), magic (if any), and fighting style (if any), and all the moves that come along with them.
The first two suggestions would actually convince me to upgrade them, other than for fleet purposes. Feel free to comment what you think.
