More than 8 character slots?

Threemoons · July 2014

Will we ever be able to purchase more character slots? As something of an altoholic, who likes playing all classes/races/permutations, would gladly pony up for more slots.

Is this in the cards?

Bookwyrm · July 2014

I'm hoping we will see more character slots unlocked, especially if they decide to add more classes or something like that, but I should definitely hope that they're not purchasable. This is a subscription-based game, thus new character slots should come along with the subscription.

But I would also like to know if more character slots are potentially on the way.

I am also an altaholic.

Esha76 · July 2014

I have 7 toons and one mule. Four VRs and 3 still leveling. I think I can contain myself for the time being... But especially down the road should new races/classes ever turn up, I'm definitely going to want an extra slot or two.

Fleymark · July 2014

I could do with 10 or even 12 myself.

Falmer · July 2014

Yeah, my current playing is kind of on hold until more slots become available. Since the only way to play with friends is to keep characters linked, I have 3 of my slots tied up in characters I can only play when my friends are around. 3 others are veteran and awaiting more SP content. My others are crafters and mules who don't have enough space to adventure on their own.

ThePonzzz · July 2014

I'm sure they'll introduce something for a higher subscription fee down the road. Or a microtransaction. Either or.

Dcaliber · July 2014

I would like them but not purchasable. We already pay 15$ a month to play. I really hope that they just give them or make them available by an achievement or something.

UrQuan · July 2014

Here's an idea: for each character you get to VR1 you get a new character slot unlocked.

DontBeAfraid · July 2014

please dont implent more char slots.
hirelings are strong enough as they are right now with 8 slots.

Vulsahdaal · July 2014

I wouldnt mind an extra slot or two..ATM I have 5 characters and 3 mules. One of my mules has potential to be a good playable character, but I cant use her because I really cant afford to lose a mule right now...

Anvos · July 2014

Personally I feel like it should have been 9 standard and 10 slots for imperial edition so you could have one of each race if you wanted.

Wizzo91 · July 2014

Ur-Quan wrote: »

Here's an idea: for each character you get to VR1 you get a new character slot unlocked.

Yea this Idea sounds reasonable.

Logan9a · July 2014

I'd pay an extra dollar or two per additional character slot.

AlexDougherty · July 2014

Ur-Quan wrote: »

Here's an idea: for each character you get to VR1 you get a new character slot unlocked.

Sounds reasonable until you see someone get character after character upto VR1, effectively unlocking infinite characters.

UrQuan · July 2014

AlexDougherty wrote: »

Ur-Quan wrote: »

Here's an idea: for each character you get to VR1 you get a new character slot unlocked.

Sounds reasonable until you see someone get character after character upto VR1, effectively unlocking infinite characters.

If someone wants to spend the time and effort to get character after character up to VR1, then why not let them have more and more characters? What's the down side?

Woolenthreads · July 2014

Technically, you have 16 character slots. It just requires you to install a second copy of the game which is linked to the second server. I currently have 10, 2 on EU and 8 on NA.

KariTR · July 2014

Bookwyrm wrote: »

I'm hoping we will see more character slots unlocked, especially if they decide to add more classes or something like that, but I should definitely hope that they're not purchasable. This is a subscription-based game, thus new character slots should come along with the subscription.

But I would also like to know if more character slots are potentially on the way. I am also an altaholic.

I don't get this attitude to be honest. If players want to buy more slots and ZOS sell them more slots to meet this demand, then we all benefit from the extra income available to spend on design and development.

Bookwyrm · July 2014

KariTR wrote: »

Bookwyrm wrote: »

I'm hoping we will see more character slots unlocked, especially if they decide to add more classes or something like that, but I should definitely hope that they're not purchasable. This is a subscription-based game, thus new character slots should come along with the subscription.

But I would also like to know if more character slots are potentially on the way. I am also an altaholic.

I don't get this attitude to be honest. If players want to buy more slots and ZOS sell them more slots to meet this demand, then we all benefit from the extra income available to spend on design and development.

Maybe it's my age showing, but I come from a time when a subscription meant that there were no microtransactions, and I'm clinging to it tightly for now. I get the idea of "more money spent = more income for development" but I just...it's a slippery slope, in my opinion. It's a personal thing, and right now my mind isn't open to changing about it. If you're going to charge me a subscription, that should mean I have access to all content during my subscription period. It doesn't seem right to charge me a subscription, and then put up new content behind paywalls. And more character slots is definitely content that shouldn't be behind a paywall in my opinion. Otherwise let's just make it all microtransactions, thanks.

Edit to point out that this is not me complaining about the Steam thing, this is just my opinion on microtransactions + subscription models for MMOs.

KariTR · July 2014

Bookwyrm wrote: »

KariTR wrote: »

Bookwyrm wrote: »

I'm hoping we will see more character slots unlocked, especially if they decide to add more classes or something like that, but I should definitely hope that they're not purchasable. This is a subscription-based game, thus new character slots should come along with the subscription.

But I would also like to know if more character slots are potentially on the way. I am also an altaholic.

I don't get this attitude to be honest. If players want to buy more slots and ZOS sell them more slots to meet this demand, then we all benefit from the extra income available to spend on design and development.

Maybe it's my age showing, but I come from a time when a subscription meant that there were no microtransactions, and I'm clinging to it tightly for now. I get the idea of "more money spent = more income for development" but I just...it's a slippery slope, in my opinion. It's a personal thing, and right now my mind isn't open to changing about it. If you're going to charge me a subscription, that should mean I have access to all content during my subscription period. It doesn't seem right to charge me a subscription, and then put up new content behind paywalls. And more character slots is definitely content that shouldn't be behind a paywall in my opinion. Otherwise let's just make it all microtransactions, thanks.

Edit to point out that this is not me complaining about the Steam thing, this is just my opinion on microtransactions + subscription models for MMOs.

But you would still have access to everything. More of something is just more, it isn't 'new' content.

I get the resistance to change, though I do believe it is expectation (derived from our first MMOs) and not age that makes us this way. My first MMO didn't charge for expansions, they were part of the sub, so there was no way I would play EQ2 or WoW, who wanted to sub you and charge for new content. Outrageous!

amm7sb14_ESO · July 2014

KariTR wrote: »

Bookwyrm wrote: »

KariTR wrote: »

Bookwyrm wrote: »

I'm hoping we will see more character slots unlocked, especially if they decide to add more classes or something like that, but I should definitely hope that they're not purchasable. This is a subscription-based game, thus new character slots should come along with the subscription.

But I would also like to know if more character slots are potentially on the way. I am also an altaholic.

I don't get this attitude to be honest. If players want to buy more slots and ZOS sell them more slots to meet this demand, then we all benefit from the extra income available to spend on design and development.

Maybe it's my age showing, but I come from a time when a subscription meant that there were no microtransactions, and I'm clinging to it tightly for now. I get the idea of "more money spent = more income for development" but I just...it's a slippery slope, in my opinion. It's a personal thing, and right now my mind isn't open to changing about it. If you're going to charge me a subscription, that should mean I have access to all content during my subscription period. It doesn't seem right to charge me a subscription, and then put up new content behind paywalls. And more character slots is definitely content that shouldn't be behind a paywall in my opinion. Otherwise let's just make it all microtransactions, thanks.

Edit to point out that this is not me complaining about the Steam thing, this is just my opinion on microtransactions + subscription models for MMOs.

But you would still have access to everything. More of something is just more, it isn't 'new' content.

I get the resistance to change, though I do believe it is expectation (derived from our first MMOs) and not age that makes us this way. My first MMO didn't charge for expansions, they were part of the sub, so there was no way I would play EQ2 or WoW, who wanted to sub you and charge for new content. Outrageous!

We are already paying them - $15/month

We should not be charged for additions like bag storage.

makkon · July 2014

better decrease character slots down to 2-4.
to remove/decrease abuse lovers with hirellings, spies, bots.
better for already destroyed economy

Dovel · July 2014

10 slots would be nice. One for each race.

phaneub17_ESO · July 2014

Ultimately I left out Redguard and Nord, I like to create characters using them without having to delete what I already have and without having to switch to the Euro megaserver through the launcher just to play.

amm7sb14_ESO · July 2014

makkon wrote: »

better decrease character slots down to 2-4.
to remove/decrease abuse lovers with hirellings, spies, bots.
better for already destroyed economy

You know, I remember when Star Wars Galaxies only allowed you to have 1 character.

Not that I'm advocating that at all, but there was something wildly appealing about that for me.

Threemoons · August 2014

Glad to see that we're discussing this. I did beta for Age of Conan Online, and I have to say, getting extra character slots (via gameplay bonus or buyin; I did both) has allowed me to play every class.

I also like the idea of getting a new slot when your toon makes veteran, etc although a purchasable seems like a good idea also.

I want to see this game go long-term. AOC got a little dead over the years, but it's still there.

Extra slots would keep on the long-term players and help keep the game fresh and alive in the long term.

reagen_lionel · August 2014

Ur-Quan wrote: »

Here's an idea: for each character you get to VR1 you get a new character slot unlocked.

This sounds like a great idea!

Phantax · August 2014

There should have been enough slots to let players make a character from each race! Only real reason for them not to do this is so they can sell us extra slots at a later date. Just another excuse for a cash shop purchase !