Some players requested bears as companions several years ago but they were told there were no plans to include them as companions. You will see a large variety of animal companions around but they will all boil down to a few basic types: Canine, Feline, Rodent and Avian. I have a feeling I'm missing one but for the life of me, I can't remember what it may be... though it certainly wasn't bears.

The bond a ranger develops with his companion is life-long. I wouldn't expect the developers to allow this bond to be broken if more types are released, so enter into any companion relationship expecting to not be able to choose a newer model if they're released.

~EC

This is a good pretty good site to get an idea about animal companions. http://drfuturepast.com/GSIV/GECP/

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Radeek Andoran
General, Drakes Vanguard
Black Raider of the Mir'Sheq

I think the issue isn't really about bears themselves,just there a different genus then the original choices and I suspect the QC on allowing them would be stretching things. GS as a whole is very flexible but seems to be functioning now on parameters that are limited by the coding developed when there where 1000 people in game at a time not 600. However, if you buy a house you did used to be able to get a pet bear cub, it just isn't able to roam outside the house. Perhaps asking that that coding to be expanded to utilize companions is a slim glimmer of hope.

There are dozens of creatures available as animal companions that exist as creatures you can hunt. Coyotes, wolves, vultures, dobrems, leopards, pumas, lions, rats, etc etc...

-Richard/Fjalar.

Thanks for the info. A bit disappointing however.