Race Change?

Melville · April 2014

Twistedmind wrote: »

@Melville‌ I agree with you forums are made to talk about things concerning the game it self. But were not able to know what happens in the future or what will happen in the future with this game..

And many - me included have already posted to you that easy solution is log out and create a new character.. and also stated that who know what will come in the future.

Meaning there is the talk - talk is done - and still you keep talking about it... which is like talking to a child who keeps asking same thing over and over and over again even though adults stated "No you cannot have that."

Now we agree with you about possible future visions. But they aren't here now and might not be here ever. /end of topic.

Have I scolded the developers for not releasing it now? No.
Have I been rude to anyone whom has said that this feature should not come? No.
Have I provided reasons, and questions related to the topic? Yes.

I have created this topic so people could voice their wants about it, none of us psychic, but topics where people may share their opinion on the matter interest me, as I am sure it does others.
But who knows, perhaps the topic will catch the glimpse of the developers?

I value everyone whom contributes so I'd like to respond to people in a manner that is fashionable, be it with a question, an answer, or a theory.

Vikova · April 2014

Melville wrote: »

RakeWorm wrote: »

Melville wrote: »

If you do not intend to stay -nice- on a topic, you should simply stop responding.

Have you been to the internet?

The internet is not to be generalized, I have participated on plenty of forums where one can communicate on a good level. ;-)

An official forums for an MMO? I'd love to see it.

I'm not against being nice. But realism isn't bad. Responding to people telling them to be nice has never accomplished anything.

Melville · April 2014

RakeWorm wrote: »

Melville wrote: »

RakeWorm wrote: »

Melville wrote: »

If you do not intend to stay -nice- on a topic, you should simply stop responding.

Have you been to the internet?

The internet is not to be generalized, I have participated on plenty of forums where one can communicate on a good level. ;-)

An official forums for an MMO? I'd love to see it.

I'm not against being nice. But realism isn't bad. Responding to people telling them to be nice has never accomplished anything.

It is the thought that matters, one must not ignore it but rather confront it, like most hardships one endures. ;-)
(Although a forum where people are nice are usually very rare I must admit hah)

Lest we not travel from the road that this journey started on, if there are more people who wish to voice their opinion on the matter of the changing of races and factions, do respond here.

Hawke · April 2014

The imperial edition has been sold out for a while... I am sure some folks have it up on ebay.

I just got it cause ofthe statue.. I was pleased to see that I had an extra "any race any faction" key on the same page as the game code.

Furian · April 2014

Surragard wrote: »

Race/Faction changes remove the incentive to start a new character and keep paying the sub fee :-). WoW is a bad comparison because it has been out long enough that they've made their money back (and substantial profit) and can be more flexible. I don't think you'll see this anytime soon, if at all.

As for a barbershop, costume shop type idea this could be incorporated later but probably won't be a high priority over adding new quest content, working on expansions, etc. I think someday we will see this though.

It may remove the incentive for a week or so, but once a person levels up their alt, there is no more incentive. What user community thinks of this is a moot point, since itt will have no impact on them if it is allowed. The developer will decide this on a money factor alone.

SadisticSavior · April 2014

Melville wrote: »

Do any of you see a reason for Faction / Race changes?

Nope.

Either pay for the privilege or re-roll IMO. If anything I'd like to see LESS race/faction crossover. Making a character not native to a faction should be a lot harder.

Wow · April 2014

I would like a race change, already reached VR5 that would be pain in the ass to reroll. At first, I didn't really like Argonian, but now I feels like this race is very awesome than Nords. Race change or even char name change should fall into account services. Wish they have items like "Fantasia" just like on FFXIV,

nerevarine1138 · April 2014

Ref wrote: »

I would like a race change, already reached VR5 that would be pain in the ass to reroll. At first, I didn't really like Argonian, but now I feels like this race is very awesome than Nords. Race change or even char name change should fall into account services. Wish they have items like "Fantasia" just like on FFXIV,

So play the Argonian on a different alliance. You can't honestly expect people to believe that it took you 55 levels to figure out that you just weren't liking this character.

Wow · April 2014

nerevarine1138 wrote: »

So play the Argonian on a different alliance. You can't honestly expect people to believe that it took you 55 levels to figure out that you just weren't liking this character.

Too lazy to start back from zero.

nerevarine1138 · April 2014

Ref wrote: »

Too lazy to start back from zero.

Well, the first step is admitting it.

If you're "too lazy," that isn't a design flaw. And while they may add race changes down the line, I'm hoping they won't. Your choices should matter. If you want to play as another race, play as another race, but don't demand a paid service to take care of your own personality issues.

Altheina · April 2014

Adding face sculpt that can be used with in game gold would be nice

xryanvb16_ESO · May 2014

i need to race change im vr8.... it's gawd it's so much work to get there...

sir_vasb16_ESO · May 2014

Saiden wrote: »

Melville wrote: »

Do any of you see a reason for Faction / Race changes?

But race change?This is what alts are for.

Omg so 1980 and mainstream.... Let go of what you think have to be, to be a MMO.. Time change and so does the thinking... Why alts? why not same character? why not race change? what does it matter to you? wont effect the game... Zenimax should have not made the four classes and should allow race change and barbershops so ppl DONT have to have alts that they have to do everything again with just because they made a wrong desicion when creating thier character... The secret world did it.. worked like a charm... This MMO is like any other before just diffrent skinn... Time to move on and be more creative or people will drop....

sir_vasb16_ESO · May 2014

Imagine doing everything all over again... All areas to VR10, ALL skyshards, ALL books no thank you and then you just lost a player....

Cogo · May 2014

Melville wrote: »

One spends a lot of time on their characters, why would a race change then be out of the question?
It is not as if it hinders you from accomplishing anything, it is merely a cosmetic detail for most of us, yet a boon for the more experienced PVE or PVP fans, as racial skills do matter for them, you think they should reroll their character simply to fit into their PVE or PVP role better while they could just pay for a race change, this would be a good income aswell.

You answered your own question. If one spends alot of time on their character....why would you even THINK of changing race when you have a history, skills, stories that only YOU have. You want to destroy that by a wizard changes you? No thank you.

There are several char slots. Use em. Be glad Zenimax gave us 8!!!! Chars to play. Eve only have 3. Personaly I think you should only be able to have one active. But thats me and Im wierd.

Nox_Aeterna · May 2014

I agree with you OP , not so much because im lazy , but because my main is a VR 3 char , making a new one now and seeing all the same quests again would just be very boring. All there is to it.

Im at a point that , if my breton templar becomes something boring or that i dont want to play , i would rather quit , than lvl an alt.

nerevarine1138 wrote: »

Ref wrote: »

Too lazy to start back from zero.

Well, the first step is admitting it.

If you're "too lazy," that isn't a design flaw. And while they may add race changes down the line, I'm hoping they won't. Your choices should matter. If you want to play as another race, play as another race, but don't demand a paid service to take care of your own personality issues.

Still think it makes more sense to have it than not.

You have players that are lazy , and wont reroll , they are unhappy and might unsub.

You could offer for them a service that costs money , that would allow them to be happy and get you profit or you could wait and watch many of them leave the game , which makes you lose money.

Milktray · May 2014

Shimond wrote: »

Twistedmind wrote: »

Log out - Create a character is one of them, if you have Imp edition you can make any race to any faction.

To clarify that's actually a preorder perk, the Imperial edition just also gives you the Imperial race as an option too.

Wrong, you can get Explorer's Pack DLC from god know's how many site's .. that'll give the any race/any alliance

Costs under £2

CptPho · July 2015

There's great reason for them to implement it. Many players spent a lot of time and are attached to a character, but not the race. It's a huge hinderence not having the right passives. I need to be a high elf but don't want to spend multiple grooling months again just to be right back where I started. Take my money please.

OzJohnD · July 2015

Race changes are theoretically possible ... gene manipulation is probably hidden in some dwemer lore book

Rev Rielle · July 2015

Melville wrote: »

So I've been playing my Nord for quite a while now, yet I regret going Nord..
Is it possible that we could Race change, or even Faction change at some point?
(Hopefully soon)..

Gina has posted on the forums - not that long ago - that they are looking in to at least some options to add the game, such as changing our hair, facial features, race, sex, etc. Just how many and to what extent though, we do not know that. I wish I could find the post for you.

Okay, I found it, here is the link