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So we have 2 character slots available in game

gillrmngillrmn Member Posts: 7,800 Arc User
edited April 2013 in General Discussion (PC)
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1 Extra Character Slot (3 total slots)

1 extra from 3 means, ordinary folks will have 2 character slots.

:p
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  • pilf3rpilf3r Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    Hmm are you saying it will only be possible to have a max of 3 characters even using the cash shop ? I hope it mean we start with 2 slots and then can purchase more as we need them.
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  • bitterwinterbitterwinter Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    pilf3r wrote: »
    Hmm are you saying it will only be possible to have a max of 3 characters even using the cash shop ? I hope it mean we start with 2 slots and then can purchase more as we need them.

    Doubt it since the Heroes pack gets an additional 3 character slots which means 5 in total.
  • zebularzebular Member, Neverwinter Moderator, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 15,270 Community Moderator
    edited January 2013
    Nay, you will be able to purchase more slots in the Zen Store, just like in STO. As for any other means of obtaining character slots, or this being "set in stone' the game is still in testing, so things are subject to change!
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  • gillrmngillrmn Member Posts: 7,800 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    pilf3r wrote: »
    Hmm are you saying it will only be possible to have a max of 3 characters even using the cash shop ? I hope it mean we start with 2 slots and then can purchase more as we need them.


    No it means free slots available. Cash shop details have not been announced so we don't know anything about the rest. But I would guess it would make sense to sell more slots.
  • pilf3rpilf3r Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    bitterwinter wrote: »
    Doubt it since the Heroes pack gets an additional 3 character slots which means 5 in total.


    Hmmm we need more info on this, I would have though an account option like adding more characters slots is pretty basic in a f2p game just as adding more inventory space or bank space.

    zebular wrote: »
    Nay, you will be able to purchase more slots in the Zen Store, just like in STO. As for any other means of obtaining character slots, or this being "set in stone' the game is still in testing, so things are subject to change!

    Any idea what the max amount of slot is we will be able to add if only tentatively
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  • shiaikashiaika Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Silverstars Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    gillrmn wrote: »
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    1 extra from 3 means, ordinary folks will have 2 character slots.

    :p
    That sounds quite low. I do like to create lots of alts (one per class, usually) so maybe I'm biased. I'd suppose some extra slots unlocked by reaching certain milestones in addition to the traditional shopping.
  • zebularzebular Member, Neverwinter Moderator, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 15,270 Community Moderator
    edited January 2013
    pilf3r wrote: »
    Any idea what the max amount of slot is we will be able to add if only tentatively

    We haven't been told. However it is at LEAST 7. This is taking in to account that the Hero's Pack grants 5 total slots, plus the hidden slot for a Foundry-Only Editor's Character as well as at least one Purchased Slot. More than that, the information just hasn't been released yet. Sorry!
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  • pilf3rpilf3r Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    zebular wrote: »
    We haven't been told. However it is at LEAST 7. This is taking in to account that the Hero's Pack grants 5 total slots, plus the hidden slot for a Foundry-Only Editor's Character as well as at least one Purchased Slot. More than that, the information just hasn't been released yet. Sorry!

    Cool thanx, I'm pretty sure I will be good with 5 or 7 slots for a good long while as I don't really suffer from altitis.
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  • gillrmngillrmn Member Posts: 7,800 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    I would like unlimited, for I never delete a capped character. Once my PC is capped, I will start with another. If, say I play for 10 years, considering the game stays that long, I may want 100 or so slots by that time...
  • deathssickledeathssickle Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    I usually play my first Character for along time without playing an Alt(3 years on WoW before I played 1 Alt.) So as long as I like the class it aint a big problem for me
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  • ambisinisterrambisinisterr Member, Neverwinter Moderator Posts: 10,462 Community Moderator
    edited January 2013
    Seven is a good starting point to know at least.

    Let's think about this though, Crypticmapolis has stated they designed no limitations on the of classes that could be added to the game...
    It would be great if they took into consideration that a person would like, ideally, one of every class and either put an obnoxiously high limit or also designed a no limit system (as long as you paid for them).
  • meldrothmeldroth Member Posts: 137 Bounty Hunter
    edited January 2013
    ambisinisterr wrote: »
    Seven is a good starting point to know at least.

    Let's think about this though, Crypticmapolis has stated they designed no limitations on the of classes that could be added to the game...
    It would be great if they took into consideration that a person would like, ideally, one of every class and either put an obnoxiously high limit or also designed a no limit system (as long as you paid for them).

    Hmm... Well, since I almost always stick with one char, the limit isn't too bad. However, since we have the potential for unlimited classes/races... Well, I'm not sure I like that much... since I won't know all my class options when I create my first char(s)... I plan on playing either Rogue or Cleric (find out which I like in beta), but Ranger sounds cool, and I'd like a class with which I can turn into tigers and stuff (is that in D&D?).

    Also, what would stop someone from, say, creating multiple accounts? Is there a policy against this? A penalty of some kind? If there is, I wouldn't, since I am Lawful Neutral (seriously, according to the tests). But what would stop someone else from creating, say, @elfking @elfking2 @elfking3?
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  • ambisinisterrambisinisterr Member, Neverwinter Moderator Posts: 10,462 Community Moderator
    edited January 2013
    Those are some questions I do not have the answer for.

    The old Terms and Conditions did enforce a one account per person limit but it seems that has been updated and modified since last October either to conform with PWE Standard Regulations or in response to other issues.

    As such there may be Neverwinter Specific Rules which would account for such actions or the means of transfer may simply discourage users from making multiple accounts. Your guess is as good as mine at this point in time.
    However I assure you rules will be made clearer closer to launch, at least in past experience they always have...
  • daxiongmao87daxiongmao87 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 58
    edited January 2013
    Remember this is a free to play game and a company has to make their money. This is one service that doesn't give anyone a specific benefit over non-payers. I'm all for it, and will probably end up paying for additional slots without a problem. What I don't want to see is a transition to Pay-to-Win which I think has been a hot-topic issue since the F2P MMORPG announcement.
  • meldrothmeldroth Member Posts: 137 Bounty Hunter
    edited January 2013
    daxiongmao87 wrote: »
    Remember this is a free to play game and a company has to make their money. This is one service that doesn't give anyone a specific benefit over non-payers. I'm all for it, and will probably end up paying for additional slots without a problem. What I don't want to see is a transition to Pay-to-Win which I think has been a hot-topic issue since the F2P MMORPG announcement.

    Certainly. I don't begrudge them their right to a profitable business. And yeah, this is a great way to make it F2P yet profitable and not P2W.

    So go Cryptic/PWE!

    (But please as more classes are added can you let us have at least one or two more free slots? Or at least make them really inexpensive?)
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  • devoteoftempusdevoteoftempus Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 473 Bounty Hunter
    edited January 2013
    Sounds like standard buisness practice for a F2P game. DDO was limiting about the same char slots.

    For a game that is revered for RPing that is a bad move, RPErs won't be happy with this.
  • zebularzebular Member, Neverwinter Moderator, NW M9 Playtest Posts: 15,270 Community Moderator
    edited January 2013
    devoteoftempus wrote: »
    Sounds like standard buisness practice for a F2P game. DDO was limiting about the same char slots.

    For a game that is revered for RPing that is a bad move, RPErs won't be happy with this.
    Or they will just buy more slots, like I will. Like I did in LotRO and DDO. As long as those slots aren't over-priced that is. I am an RPer and I am not unhappy at the 2 initial slots. Sure, I'd rather it be more but I can hardly say I am unhappy.
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  • iamtruthseekeriamtruthseeker Member, Moonstars, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    I can accept buying more slots. Just not railroaded into freemium. Slots are optional although I personally disagree on 2 as a base free amount if true.
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  • deathssickledeathssickle Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    I think 2 may be a good beta amount, but Id say we should have at least 5-7 at launch
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  • bluesteel8bluesteel8 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    I must admit 2 is quite limited, just my opinion but yes...it's still a business. I'll definatley be buying the $200 pack though, I like the bells and whistles but mostly I like to support a game I've been looking forward to. For me it is affordable, for some $60 is their way of supporting the game, there's no difference.
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  • deathssickledeathssickle Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    bluesteel8 wrote: »
    I must admit 2 is quite limited, just my opinion but yes...it's still a business. I'll definatley be buying the $200 pack though, I like the bells and whistles but mostly I like to support a game I've been looking forward to. For me it is affordable, for some $60 is their way of supporting the game, there's no difference.

    While your at it you could give me $140 to help me support them.... Im just kidding, but it would be nice
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  • bluesteel8bluesteel8 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    deathssickle wrote: »
    While your at it you could give me $140 to help me support them.... Im just kidding, but it would be nice

    LOL I can hide a $200 purchase from the wife but not $340.
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  • popsook69popsook69 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    bluesteel8 wrote: »
    LOL I can hide a $200 purchase from the wife but not $340.

    LOL well if you ever figure out how to hide $200 from the bank... let me know hahaha.
  • devoteoftempusdevoteoftempus Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 473 Bounty Hunter
    edited January 2013
    zebular wrote: »
    Or they will just buy more slots, like I will. Like I did in LotRO and DDO. As long as those slots aren't over-priced that is. I am an RPer and I am not unhappy at the 2 initial slots. Sure, I'd rather it be more but I can hardly say I am unhappy.

    Not when you want to have 4-5 different toons because they have different RP aspects or "lives." 2 is plain and simple too few and nickle and diming. If your game is suppose to attract RPers but why punish or limit them? These people are the ones that are your lifeline to the game as that community are the ones building the game through the foundry.

    And really DDO is 4 char slots since all you have to do is make a single purchase in the store and get upgraded.
  • catburger003catburger003 Member Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    Just 2 FREE character slots? BUT WHYYYYYYYY I think the least should be 4 or 3 :(

    With so many races and classes, 2 won't be enough for me :< And I'm always creative on how my character looks so 2 isn't enoughhhhh
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  • lanessar13lanessar13 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users, Silverstars Posts: 8 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    I'm pretty sure Cryptic will be re-using code from STO and Champions, so feel free to go play those (they are both F2P) to get a sense of what will be available with a "free" account versus a "gold" account (paid). I would be surprised if they don't implement a flat subscription-based feature set as well, with bonus this and that for keeping up monthly payments.

    After all, it's "renting" content versus purchasing content. As the old saying goes, "Why sell your grandmother into slavery, when she could be leased for greater profit?"
  • zylaxxzylaxx Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users Posts: 591 Bounty Hunter
    edited January 2013
    Guys you have to realize PWE is a business and need to make money somehow. Character slots, Bag space and other convience items are perfect for a F2P game. ;)
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  • muzrub333muzrub333 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    Do you guys actually expect to get everything, a full blown MMO with a dozen slots, and all the races and classes for free? I mean c'mon people, I know it's all the rage to leech off others whenever possible, but FFS! it's a few bucks to support a game, (service), you plan on using.

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  • nymerosnymeros Member Posts: 72 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    I am not surprised with this choice many mmo allow only two slots of characters at start, but usually two for each server (or shard).
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  • lanessar13lanessar13 Member, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users, Silverstars Posts: 8 Arc User
    edited January 2013
    nymeros wrote: »
    I am not surprised with this choice many mmo allow only two slots of characters at start, but usually two for each server (or shard).

    There are no shards or servers. We all play on one server. There are different instances (Neverwinter #1, #2, etc.), but there is no other separation.

    As I said, try playing Cryptic's other F2P offerings if you want a feel for character creation, game play, cash shop, etc. as they are all run by PWE, and the options are going to be darn similar.
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