There should be more character slots.

Maulclaw

Given how much variety ESO provides build-wise and character-wise, it's actually surprising to see that the game only offers up to 15 character slots. Other major western MMOs such as Guild Wars (28), Guild Wars 2 (64) and Star Wars: The Old Republic (54) allow a really high number of characters per account or per server. And this is becoming a concern of mine since Necromancer is coming. Will there be a rise in slots?

And why exactly am I worrying myself about slots n general and asking for the possibility of a raise? Well, each class has four distinct roles: a stamina DD, a magicka DD, a tank and a healer. If someone wishes to try these four roles per account, they would require 20 character slots. With the Necromancer coming, one would need 24 slots... but the game only allows players 15 per region. That would be fine if... all purchases and unlocks weren't strictly bound to one region (which is alarmingly unnecessary).

I know I'm in the minority here. As much as people love customizing characters and trying out builds, it seems like the majority of players stick that kind of thing into one or a few characters. I honestly love making new characters and trying out new builds without having to make a mess out of an existing character already.

KhajiitFelix

Try other server

Skwor

Actually agree with this one. There should be. At least add one more for those maxed out so we do not need to delete a toon to nake a necro

fgoron2000

the problem with using the other server is that anything bought thru crowns, or i believe also earned through achievements, does not cross over...because it was so vital i broke down and bought the banker on EU but i won't buy anything else over there that i have on NA...i don't really do anything else but crafting writs and stable training on a single character at the moment, along with the occasional alik'r dolmens & skyshard runs...so far i don't even belong to any guilds yet, besides i only use it as a bit of a sandbox, and I had never even been there before summerfall...

Sergykid

altoholism is just as bad as alcoholism ...

ghastley

The counter-argument is that classes and roles aren't that independent. A DK makes a better tank, a Templar makes a better healer, etc. so while all combos are possible, you won't need them all. I don't know the statistics, but I suspect a large number of players don't use the full 15 now, or even intend to do so.

And why not race? Multiply all those numbers by 10! And double again for gender. Where do you stop?

Tasear

Sergykid wrote: »

altoholism is just as bad as alcoholism ...

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/399072/eso-anonymous-esoa-youre-not-alone

There's a self help group too.

Maulclaw

KhajiitFelix wrote: »

Try other server

You didn't even read the thread, did you?

Taleof2Cities

fgoron2000 wrote: »

the problem with using the other server is that anything bought thru crowns, or i believe also earned through achievements, does not cross over...

Ah ... so cosmetics are more important than character slots.

Eventually, you’ll have to make the decision on your own.

I do think ZOS will add one more character slot for the new class. I don’t think it will be more than that.

kargen27

ghastley wrote: »

The counter-argument is that classes and roles aren't that independent. A DK makes a better tank, a Templar makes a better healer, etc. so while all combos are possible, you won't need them all. I don't know the statistics, but I suspect a large number of players don't use the full 15 now, or even intend to do so.

And why not race? Multiply all those numbers by 10! And double again for gender. Where do you stop?

Why should it matter if a large number of players do not use all 15 slots. Many players do. If there is no increase in character slots these players have the tough decision of either deleting a character they have time and probably gold invested in or not playing the new class at all. Why force that decision when adding a few more slots unless if for some reason they are unable to do so? Players who don't use all their player slots are not impacted in any way by others getting more slots. Allowing those who are maxed out now to try the new class without having the stress of deleting a character bring more enthusiasm into the game.

And for those saying just go to the other server, that isn't a good answer at all. Having other characters already leveled that can provide gear and gold for your new character is really handy and having friends and guildmates to play with makes a huge difference in playing the game.

DisgracefulMind

I'd really like a couple more character slots for the new Chapter, personally.

Jolipinator

Pre-ordering a chapter should give a free character slot.

sharquez

I definitely need more slots as I'm afraid of the inventory bug where you lose everything in your home storage chests and as such can't delete any characters i no longer play. I simply don't trust that its been fixed.

Zivolier

I use all my slots. 3 chars for each class.

My argument for raising the amount with the necromancers is simple:
A slot costs 1500 crowns. It is something we pay for anyway and thus in the interest of ZOS to sell more of it.

Also, I find it strange that people argue, that they themselves don't need the slots - so why should someone else.
Many ESO players are tinkerers. And many ain't. Two types of players, one game.
Those tinkerers though love to experiment with as many combinations as possible. Those who ain't read a decent guide and build as the guide writer suggests. Both ways seem perfectly legit to me, no?

Now here is the thing - guess what the guide writer is, whose build you play? Yes, a tinkerer.

In short: Give them tinkerers some slots to tinker, so that everyone else will get decent guides for the necromancers and will need but one slot for them.^^

Sergykid

so many slots are needed just because there isn't a setup change implemented and because races are attributes locked. You wouldn't need 4 characters, one mag one stam and one tank one heal, or even 6-8 if u add races, if there was a simple setup change like wow has. One character would be enough to switch between ur mag setup, ur stam setup, ur tank setup, ur heal setup, etc.

Chaos2088

Yes agreed, think should have more character slots! Please!

OrdoHermetica

sharquez wrote: »

I definitely need more slots as I'm afraid of the inventory bug where you lose everything in your home storage chests and as such can't delete any characters i no longer play. I simply don't trust that its been fixed.

That bug was indeed fixed a very long time ago. Like, the first major patch after the storage coffers were introduced. I have deleted several characters since then, and nothing has gone missing. If you're REALLY worried about it, capture a video clip of your coffer inventory before you delete a character so you have proof if something vanishes (though, again, it won't).

YamiKuruku

yes, i guess they will add two with the new chapter but that's not enough since i am already struggling with the cap at 15, since i want to test all classes without deleting my old bois that i put so much time and fun in already (i stopped deleting characters since i've grown to my current ones)

4 would be cool (2 for the chapter and 2 because zos likes us and understands our addiction), but more would be even cooler!

Oberstein

1 is enough for me

Maulclaw

Oberstein wrote: »

1 is enough for me

And who cares? This thread obviously isn't meant for you, so why even bother?

wolf486

When they release a new class they should give one additional character slot, otherwise I think you can have 15 (8 for free though?) Seems like plenty. I'd rather see them remove that dumb cool down on deleting characters.

phairdon

Skwor wrote: »

Actually agree with this one. There should be. At least add one more for those maxed out so we do not need to delete a toon to nake a necro

My thoughts exactly. Be a nice addition for people with ESO+.

Jamdarius

I would rather have loadouts system instead of having to grind once more Skyshards and lorebooks tyvm, what I mean is you make up to 3 setups with character (just an example)
1. Is a typical healer skill setup you find everywhere
2. DD setup
3. tank setup

or:
1.PVE Mag
2.PVP
3.PvE Stam

What I mean is for every of these loadouts you could setup different skills/morphs/CP without the need of respec each freakin time or without the need to create new character from scratch cause you wanna just try something which turns out wouldn't be good for you and you end up with useless character and gear and wasted hours of actually getting the skill pts.

Rake

yes

Mayrael

You know why we won't have as much char slots as in other MMOs? Because ZOS is using inventory space as a leverage on us to buy ESO+. With 30 character slots available most of players would simple create as many alts as possible and then used them as a mules, no double bank space or craft bag needed.

GimpyPorcupine

Mayrael wrote: »

You know why we won't have as much char slots as in other MMOs? Because ZOS is using inventory space as a leverage on us to buy ESO+. With 30 character slots available most of players would simple create as many alts as possible and then used them as a mules, no double bank space or craft bag needed.

That still leaves people to buy 22 character slots at 1500 crowns each. That's 33k crowns. Still a good business decision.

Besides, the craft bags and larger bank are still necessary for people who craft on multiple characters.

I don't buy your argument.