Going Rogue and character slots

Texarkana · 10-29-2009 10:43 AM

Since we're getting an expansion, do you think (or know) if the devs are intending to unlock any (say 2) additional character slots per server? We started with 8 unlocked, then expanded to 12 unlocked with then the option to have up to 36 but it would be nice for the purchase if they threw in a few so we can play new characters.

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enderbean · 10-29-2009 10:53 AM

I don't think they have commented either way yet.

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Forbin_Project · 10-29-2009 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Texarkana

Since we're getting an expansion, do you think (or know) if the devs are intending to unlock any (say 2) additional character slots per server? We started with 8 unlocked, then expanded to 12 unlocked with then the option to have up to 36 but it would be nice for the purchase if they threw in a few so we can play new characters.

I don't see them adding additional slots when we can buy up to 36. If a person has used all 36 on a server, then that person should think about using the other options available to free up some slots.

Perfect_Pain · 10-29-2009 11:22 AM

I want to know!

Mr. NoPants · 10-29-2009 11:24 AM

50 slots per server and 4 opened per server if you buy GR ^_^.

wei yau · 10-29-2009 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Forbin_Project

I don't see them adding additional slots when we can buy up to 36. If a person has used all 36 on a server, then that person should think about using the other options available to free up some slots.

I'm thinking about it and thinking about it and I'm left with either re-rolling some existing alts or using up slots I had reserved for HEATs and VEATs

Seldom · 10-29-2009 11:32 AM

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I don't see them adding additional slots when we can buy up to 36. If a person has used all 36 on a server, then that person should think about using the other options available to free up some slots.

Unfortunately, some of us have gamed here since '04. As such, having a character for five years makes one attached to them, and often means they have a name more difficult to obtain. Changing servers and losing the name, not to mention not having that character available in a preferred server community, is not an option. Nor is deletion. Do I have 36 characters? No, just a humble 33. But the game offers much of its replay through the new team roles/gameplay experiences that different powersets/archetypes bring. If the new expansion offers a significant new chunk of gameplay, 3 slots won't cut it. (For me at least.)

Robo_Knight · 10-29-2009 11:56 AM

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I don't see them adding additional slots when we can buy up to 36. If a person has used all 36 on a server, then that person should think about using the other options available to free up some slots.

Yeah but seeing as me and alot of other people don't have the money/don't want to waste there money on that money pit, I'd rather have 12 free slots with Going Rogue.

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Quinz · 10-29-2009 12:11 PM

In my opinion, I beleive SOME extra slots be good. Say four for the expansion (Like with buying CoV and CoH together), and have the option of buying another eight. (Give you a total of four pages of character slots to fill out, AKA 48, per server.)

I, personally, beleive that would be a nice compromise, because we all know some people would love another page pof slots on their home server.

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Perfect_Pain · 10-29-2009 12:16 PM

wtb 5 pages of slots plx

Steel_Shaman · 10-29-2009 12:21 PM

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I don't see them adding additional slots when we can buy up to 36. If a person has used all 36 on a server, then that person should think about using the other options available to free up some slots.

Granted we couldn't buy slots when CoV first came out but people pretty much said the same thing when it was looming on the horizon. And we got some additional slots when it launched.

So I guess we'll just have to wait and see what the Devs say.

Vega · 10-29-2009 12:45 PM

I hope they are giving free slots with this expansion, even if only two(one for each new powerset).

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GrinningSpade · 10-29-2009 01:19 PM

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I don't see them adding additional slots when we can buy up to 36. If a person has used all 36 on a server, then that person should think about using the other options available to free up some slots.

Those 36 slots are probably an arbitrary number. So they can up that easily to 40 slots per server, problem, solved.

Morac_Ex_Machina · 10-29-2009 01:49 PM

Arbitrary-ish. I'm sure there is some server space consideration. How much it really matters, I'm not sure.

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ReclusesPhantom · 10-29-2009 02:04 PM

One of the problems for me is, my home server (Union) is full, except for one slot which I have a placeholder in.
I'm sure myself, and more members of the community, will want additional slots when purchasing GR.
Any confirmation?

NuclearToast · 10-29-2009 02:05 PM

My guess would be none, since GR is a mere expansion to the existing game.

But we'll find out, in time, I'm sure.

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Morac_Ex_Machina · 10-29-2009 02:06 PM

No confirmation here. It's all idle speculation at this point.

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Ashcraft · 10-29-2009 02:25 PM

I'd be interested to know as well.

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EU_Damz · 10-29-2009 02:38 PM

There has been confirmation that there is indeed no confirmation on the information you seek

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BackFire · 10-29-2009 03:03 PM

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One of the problems for me is, my home server (Union) is full...

Same dilemma here, except on Justice.

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Lord_Kalistoh · 10-29-2009 03:28 PM

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Same dilemma here, except on Justice.

At least you have more than 2 servers. EU only have 4, only 2 of them are English.

Rodion · 10-29-2009 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Texarkana

Since we're getting an expansion, do you think (or know) if the devs are intending to unlock any (say 2) additional character slots per server? We started with 8 unlocked, then expanded to 12 unlocked with then the option to have up to 36 but it would be nice for the purchase if they threw in a few so we can play new characters.

Given the precedent with City of Villains, the logical thing would be to give four new character slots with Going Rogue, and increase the total number of slots possible to 40 or 48 so that all subscribers would be able be able to receive their new slots.

Forbin_Project · 10-29-2009 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Seldom

Unfortunately, some of us have gamed here since '04.

Are we supposed to be impressed by that?

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As such, having a character for five years makes one attached to them

What you think that people who haven't played as long as you aren't just as attached to their characters?

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and often means they have a name more difficult to obtain. Changing servers and losing the name, not to mention not having that character available in a preferred server community, is not an option. Nor is deletion.

If you choose to limit yourself to playing on one server that's your problem not the devs. Your account has 132 slots It's not the devs fault you choose not to use them all. As to losing a name you can easily check each server to see if a name is available before doing a transfer.

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Do I have 36 characters? No, just a humble 33. But the game offers much of its replay through the new team roles/gameplay experiences that different powersets/archetypes bring. If the new expansion offers a significant new chunk of gameplay, 3 slots won't cut it. (For me at least.)

Of my 165 characters, 45 of them are on my main server. Like many loyal players I have multiple accounts. I know people here on the foums with 4 to 5 accounts. Nothings stopping you from doing the same.

tanstaafl · 10-29-2009 04:37 PM

Plus the less slots they give out, means more people will try a server besides thier main one.
Thats a good thing for server load and countering the ghost town claims.

I'd still take a couple

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Morac_Ex_Machina · 10-29-2009 04:38 PM

Nothing stopping you other than the additional monthly fee, you mean.

EDIT: Also, while spreading populations may be good for server load and anti-ghost-townness, it also splits up communities a bit more, which is bad.

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