Okay, after reading your post, it makes a little more sense, I personally don't like the idea of him being invincible, I feel that's kinda lame, but that is personal opinion, no point of debating that
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I think it's kind of cool to have him permanent, with those example you were giving, but at the same time, I still would rather have him summon able, and again that's only my opinion. Maybe I didn't really make myself clear as to why I want him summon able. I'm just giving my side ^_^. Oh, and those were just numbers I was throwing out, I wasn't really giving it much thought on how much forward throws do, just giving you an example of the differences.
Have you ever played World of Warcraft? In that game there is something called a mage, much like what we are describing. The mage is able to summon something called a Water Elemental, and this water Elemental helps you in battle, much like Red. Now, before adding this new edition, people tested out the Water Elemental as a beta, and at first this was a permanent thing for the character. However, it seemed to be too weak, and didn't add as much as they first thought to the mage. So they made it considerably stronger, but because it was so strong, they only made it last 45 seconds. All of a sudden, the Water Elemental became much more useful, because instead of being a permanent thing, but not as effective, it became a temporary thing, that was very powerful. The Water Elemental was also much more enjoying to use and have it, simply because it wasn't always out, and when summoned enemies would fear it because it's now a powerful tool.
This is what I feel Red should be, and why I don't think he should be permanent. He would be a much more enjoyable thing to have out simply because he is not always beside her. Summoning him would be difficult, but very rewarding. When Red is beside Ashley, you would feel like you have a powerful duo that you better not mess with, and feel like you've gotten both a character boost, as well as a morale boost with your little buddy beside you. With him permanent, I wouldn't get the same feeling when Red was beside her, because he is always there and she is not as intimidating as she would be if Red was more powerful. When Red is out, as I said he can be a part of her style, he can help with certain attacks, such as when Ashley shoots fire balls repeatedly (see my move list), Red does the same. Or when she performs forward throw and nails the enemy with fire wave (see my move list), as the enemy gets knocked one way, Red flies by and nails him the other way, there are also many other ways he could help with the situation. I understand how Red can be the wand and she can transform him into a Broomstick or stuff like that, but Ashley could just simply pop up this stuff herself instead of making Red that item.
I understand what your saying, and I do like your ideas, this is just the way I would like to see Red, it's just my opinion. Either way, Red still looks like he will be a cool edition, and if Ashley makes it in, I hope so does Red somehow.