Am I the only one that does this?

EliteWarrior

I've played for almost a year, almost 800 hours and about 600CP. I play 99% on my main, a Stam DK. Everyone who I know, and met in-game has many alts, alts for PvP, PvE, tanks, healers, etc. I have 2 level 50 characters, my second character I only levelled to get the levelling rewards, and when I hit 50, I realised my achievements, skill points, (and not to mention an outfit slot I bought, not sure why they aren't account based but never mind lol) were all back on my Stam DK main. I even use my main for PvP and PvE, respecing my skill points countless times. I was wondering if I am the only serious player out there who only has one character they use? Note: The Halloween event is coming soon, so I'll probably make some new characters to level just for the fun.

geonsocal

You really need to make some more characters, you're missing out on a lot of content!

to each their own, but, I couldn't imagine not giving every single ability in the game a try at least once...

all the different weapon choices, gear combinations, races, ultimates...

lot of different character iterations to play with...

Altaire

Explore, or become a farmer

Finviuswe

I think there's nothing wrong at all with playing only one char.

It's not what most people do, most have more than one.

But if that is your preferred way of playing, then there is nothing wrong with that.

Runschei

I have multiple characters that I use.

I have 9 chars fully max leveled and all of them in decent gear, yet I only use my magnb for pve and stamnb for pvp. None of the others are used more than once weekly

Neyane

I have multiple characters that I use.

I love making alt characters. Making each one do crafting writs, each one with their own build. Tank, healer and the rest dds. Whenever I’m bored with my main, I’d play a different character.

alanmatillab16_ESO

I have multiple characters that I use.

I have multiple characters but most are crafting alts created back when there wasn't enough skill points to max every crafting career and your character skills.

Danikat

I have multiple characters that I use.

I don't think there's anything wrong with playing just 1 character, but I'm definitely the opposite. I can't remember the last time I had just 1 character in an RPG I played a lot. I always want to try out different classes and builds and story choices, or even just cosmetic choices.

In ESO I have one of each class, plus a crafter (DK, but with just 3 combat skills) and a second nightblade who is a dedicated Thief/assassin - for achievements and things I didn't want to do on my other characters.

dan958

I have only have one character that I use.

I have 3 characters, but only 1 that I use. (the other 2 characters are level 3 and 6)

MartiniDaniels

You really need to make some more characters, you're missing out on a lot of content!

I play 4 diverse characters (4 sorcs, lol, no) because I get bored if play only one.. gameplay itself in ESO is not so charming with all those arcade moba-like skills and horizontal progression.. but creating different builds and actual role-playing with them in dungeons is what gives spark of interest and enjoyment at least for me.. those creative freedom is very limited if you have only one char IMO

Linaleah

I have multiple characters that I use.

its entirely a matter of preference. me, I like having alts, but I know PLENTY of people who prefer to stick to a single main. you play whatever way you enjoy best, IMO.

Tryxus

I have only have one character that I use.

I play my Warden say... 95% of the time. I do have a Nightblade crafter, whom I occasionally dust off for some PvP "shenanigans" as well as a Templar, who is my backup healer for additional reward coffers and loot

Protossyder

You really need to make some more characters, you're missing out on a lot of content!

I have 10 chars on lvl 50, but my MagDK will always be my Main. If there is an event with/or new achievements to get, I want to have them on this character. I don't care at all about the other alts in this regard, but I still play them.
I help my friends out in the new DLC dungeons with my Tank after I made sure to have them clear (with nodeath, hm, speedrun, etc.) on my Main for example. Currently I run Trials with either my Stamblade or my Magblade for more dps, but I always keep an eye out for an oppertunity to switch on my MagDk for missing achievements like vAS hm, no death in various instances, etc.

When I was new to group content and quite a noob, I was baffled as soon as somebody offered to switch to another char for dungeon runs, because I couldn't imagine playing multiple characters with different class, role, gear, skills, etc.

Now I see it differently. You should definitely try out other chars. Having atleast one other role (for example a tank/healer), will make your ingame experience much more dynamic and comfortable. Start by collecting gear for other classes/roles on your Main and you will have a good start.

znrk

I have multiple characters that I use.

Doing the same content with different classes is fun. That being said, most stuff I do for the first time on my main, for achievments, its the only toon where I care about them.

TheKingofSass

I have multiple characters that I use.

Oh boi, I sure do got more then one toon. There was a time I was exactly like you, had one main which I did almost everything with. And then I got bored, decided to make more characters to try out other classes, different build, ect.

Now I have 3 warden (tanks, stam&mag), 3 DK's (same with my wardens), 2 NB's (mag+crafter&stam), 2 Sorcs(mag&stam) and 1 Templar that I have rerolled from mag2tank2stam2mag back countless time kek.

It has become an addiction, like each toon has its purpose hahahah. Wanted to make a sorc tank buuuuut I have put that idea in the garbage bin. For now.

Zoal_AUG

I have only have one character that I use.

@EliteWarrior Hey, i play since first beta. I currently have 3 max lvl chars but i main only 1. Its my DK currently stamina, he is a grand overlord has over 100 tittles he done every end game trial (vas HM too) also he is grand master crafter and has almost 30k achivement points on top of that he owns 2 decorated crown exclusive houses (erstwhile sanctuary and tel galen) he is known housing decorator and simply badass!

srfrogg23

I have only have one character that I use.

I've leveled multiple characters but I generally stick to my main because it's pretty easy to respec and change up my play style. In a way, it's like rolling an alt without leveling

SpiderCultist

I have multiple characters that I use.

I play every class and theorycraft them for PvP, that's what I enjoy about this game the most

mague

I have only have one character that I use.

I have a 50 Warden, Templer and DK. But i play 99% the Warden.

Shezzarrine

I have multiple characters that I use.

I played on a single character untill CP 600 or so also, my DK tank. Since then I've made 9more characters and I highly recommend trying new playstyles and classes. I wish I had done so sooner but I for one really enjoy the variety of having many toons I can play

Bubbastic

I have multiple characters that I use.

I play Magicka Nightblade 90% of the time in pledges and trials and PVP.
I also have an Altmer templar healer, an Argonian DK Tank which is also the crafter, because sometimes my guildmates need those, a mag sorc , a stam sorc,... All above lvl 50 with full sets

There are so much ways to play and enjoy this game and I like to try different setups and gameplays. I can't stick to one character. I need change or I get bored after a while.

And there's the fact that multiples characters allows to get more daily crafting ressources, pledges keys.

Wise_Will

You really need to make some more characters, you're missing out on a lot of content!

I mainly just do simple quests, world bosses and some norm/vet dungeons. as its nothing too intensive i like to make some wacky builds that entertain me.

EliteWarrior

I have only have one character that I use.

Zoal_AUG wrote: »

@EliteWarrior Hey, i play since first beta. I currently have 3 max lvl chars but i main only 1. Its my DK currently stamina, he is a grand overlord has over 100 tittles he done every end game trial (vas HM too) also he is grand master crafter and has almost 30k achivement points on top of that he owns 2 decorated crown exclusive houses (erstwhile sanctuary and tel galen) he is known housing decorator and simply badass!

That's awesome! Gimme a few years and I might be close!!

Kel

I have multiple characters that I use.

I have one character of every class, six in total. Two sorcs, one magicka one stam. Thinking about making four more, just to have a stam/magicka version of every class, instead of changing skills and respecing points everytime.

Mayrael

I have multiple characters that I use.

There is no better way to learn how to fight against certain class than playing it, that's why I have almost all classes (stam/mag), geared and baptized with the fires of Cyrodiil.

eso_nya

You really need to make some more characters, you're missing out on a lot of content!

If u want to become moderately serious/competitive, u need atleast one char of each class and a nice stack of racechangers.

There will always be one class, that is fotm or slightly better than the others. The problem is not that your one class is not viable. The problem is, when u want to be competitive, u r up against extremely skilled players who additionally go full fotm.

As theres no classchangers, u better prepare ahead.

For competitive pvp, its kinda mandatory to learn atleast the basics of any class to know what to expect and how to counter things. Similar for pve, to truely understand a raid u need to have seen it from all three roles.

Another point would be convinience, eso is very great with the ability to exchange bound gear between alts, but respeccing cp, skills and attributes remains very expensive and timeconsuming. Lately its also going into the morph-by-role direction way to much for my taste (e.g. eruption and now refreshing path)

Next big point would be dailies. If u were around for anniversary event: By doing the writs on my 10 alts, i got 60 boxes within the first hour. The maximum possible amount of dailies u can do on one char is 48(?iirr?) and it will take you hours to complete them, might even be not possible to do all. eso is strong at making things extremely grindy but also limiting grind to timeframes: gladiator proofs (lol, those r accountwide daily), dauntless keys, rewards of the unworthy, battlemaster boxes, random dungeon and every daily that drops a motifpage and so on.

For crafting its extremely efficient to have more than one char. E.g. jewelry research. It was clear on pts, that on the distribution of trait items, it would be way more efficient to research traits once and than retrait items to desired traits.
9 alts, could research one trait each and thus enabling u to get any trait u wanted on any item 8 hours after launch. (actually getting the research items was the bigger issue xD) As writboxes were already mentioned, i'll just say "hireling mails" here.

As this all sounded a bit metardish, besides getting a massive advantage ingame, i do like to quest and explore, so whenever i run out of content, i just roll a new toon.

TwilightAngel_89

I have a few characters I use,my crafter and my new main also have a few mule characters

tunepunk

I have multiple characters that I use.

I have one that is my main that I mostly play. That one is my achievment hunter, farmer, overland quester, dungeon crawler, but I have 2 other chars that I play occasionally when I get bored of him.

I don't see anything wrong with only playing one char if you're happy with the way he works. But can be fun to try something new. Doesn't mean you have to play multiple characters equally much.

kylewwefan

You really need to make some more characters, you're missing out on a lot of content!

You don’t even know what you’re missing out on. Whether it’s soloing dungeons with ease on a StamSorc, or the real difference between tanking on a DK vs anything else, crazy burst damage of a nightblade or the raw power of a templar.

All the nerf cries and woes become trivial when you have options.

Also...places look quite a bit different. You’ll never get to experience getting lost in the AD home base in the Imperial City or the grandeur of their starting place in Cyrodil. It’s different coming from a Daggerfall main.

Thestephenmcraeub17_ESO

I have multiple characters that I use.

Here for the altaholics anonymous meeting.

ezio45

I have only have one character that I use.

poll is a little off

i have one character that i use just i have multiple characters for situations where grp needs healer or tank. or if an even comes up or whatever