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[BBR]

So, imagine the following.

 

New player joins the game, tries a character, isn't sure what each class does and randomly picks 1.

Turns out it's a class/gamestyle he does not enjoy, so he wants to roll another character.

 

Now, since he's just trying the game out, he's stuck with his initial choice unless he spends money on the game.

Which, he's not likely to do just yet.

 

I believe it'd be good for the growth of the game to allow 2-3 character slots for everyone, supporter and non supporter so people have more liberty to experiment with the classes before sticking with one.

Currently the "1 char per account unless you support" is restrictive in a way that will limit the game's population growth.

[Mongo]

You get a Free Respec I believe, I have not used it... but have seen others talking about it. 60 day cooldown or something.

[Reaper13]

I think option to delete character would encourage new player . There are some new player who asks other about build and do as they say . However there are many players who would love to build their character as they want. 1 respec is not good enough for them . However giving free character slot or more free respec will be bad for HC since they are ep items [ I believe ep business model of this game is really great . ] . So best thing will be a delete option to characters

[Jibbz]

You get to reset your attributes once every 60 days. The payment is only to speed up the cooldown process, which is reasonable imo.

[Telivar]

You get to reset your attributes once every 60 days. The payment is only to speed up the cooldown process, which is reasonable imo.

Would rather have in as in game gold instead.

[ComradeLewis]

It's super cheap, like 200 EP. You can grind 40 gold and buy the EP off of someone. There are better things to complain about than a cheap 2nd reset.

 

I do agree that allowing a player to delete a character is fundamental. Plus, giving 2 character slots at start would be a good idea.

[xcrscx]

the option to delete a character is pretty standard across mmorp games. 2 character slots isn't much to ask for. in most cases people like to have a main and at least one alt. restricting deletion of characters in my opinion might provide incentive for people to create multiple accounts on HC. anyone of the staff have any current views on this matter?

Edited by xcrscx, 30 January 2014 - 18:51.

[Xavros]

A second character slot would be nice but I would really like to see a second role for your character. As it is now if you spec full mage, prophet, etc, you are stuck playing that role. I believe having a second role would help greatly in dungeon groups. Alot of the time we are waiting for that tank or prophet. Having the ability to switch from mage to prophet or warrior to tank would be really nice. I would actually purchase this option over an alt which you have to level up.

[Rydner]

 

the option to delete a character is pretty standard across mmorp games. 2 character slots isn't much to ask for. in most cases people like to have a main and at least one alt. restricting deletion of characters in my opinion might provide incentive for people to create multiple accounts on HC. anyone of the staff have any current views on this matter?

If you need to delete a character then just send in a ticket and ask the admins to. Or make another account and send in a ticket and tell the admins that you've made another account and would like your previous account to be deleted.

 

Birthstones/adding a character slot only cost 400 EP / $4 USD so it's not too much to ask for. Eldevin is free content wise so buying EP/supporter is the only way they make money from this game. 

[Koslov]

What I would change and try to make it more balanced or fair..

Once a player creates a new character and comes down to a decision that he's not happy with the way maybe he created his character's look or the talent points he spent on a wrong class that he is now regretting and to avoid going through the whole process again with the tutorial, quests that were done etc.. 

He would obviously log out and there would be the 'Delete Character' button visible. Once he clicks it, it pulls up a message saying that it's only a one time use, to get more you must pay via EP. Now he at least got a 1 free chance..By proceeding forward with this, It will also create a history for that account listing his previous account names as well as the deleted one's. Plus, this would save quite a lot of time.

Thoughts?

Edited by Koslov, 30 January 2014 - 21:17.

[kancaras]

2 slots with delete, 3 slots with no delete, this would be fair imo. this games needs population, not spending money so you could practicly play more. this game is different from other mmos in a way that you can play you character as multiple classes, you can use mage spels, ranger spels, etc and only later you take real decisions when you choose your talents. but at first its very hard to get this concept. before lvl 8 i had very same thought, i thought ive done some bad gear decisions and im peforming very badly in a game, so i thought i should replay from the begining. i was very frustrated i couldnt delete my character, i almost quit playing this game completely. i also dont play this game as much as i used to because im stuck at lvl 30 with my assasin. id love to try leveling a tank or prophet, because i love dungeons. i know im not a paying customer but hey.. you need population.

Edited by kancaras, 30 January 2014 - 23:11.

[xcrscx]

as i've mentioned in other threads: at some point HC is going to have to make a choice regarding this matter. i firmly support 2 characters slots and a delete option, with additional slots up for purchase. new players are going to come in expecting what they can do with character creation from any other mmorpg. i think the op is right in the sense that the restriction currently in place could potentially turn many newcomers away.

Edited by xcrscx, 31 January 2014 - 11:26.

[CurveS]

Free respecs till level 8! or 10 or something. Simple fix, resolves the problem and gives new players a chance to experience all class styles before they have to spend ep in the hope that they will enjoy a new class that they've never tried before.

[Mongo]

There was a "Delete Character" icon on the login screen during Beta. It was never active, but maybe it is something the devs are planning to bring back.