Altaholics (& others) How are you handling maxed out character slots and planning for Morrowind?

makeyurself · February 2017

Hi, I'm makeyurself and I'm an altaholic.

I am trying to plan ahead and prepare for Morrowind release, and as an altaholic with maxed out character slots and a second account (both subbed). I'm trying to organize my characters in anticipation of Morrowind. Two I currently have on my main account I want to make Wardens, one has maxed out horse riding and the other is half-way there. Concerning other aspects (skyshards, guilds, quests, etc.) they aren't maxed out but are somewhere in the middle. My biggest gripe is horse training and MG books when it comes to restarting them. Leveling 1-50 IS NOT MY ISSUE, I repeat, NOT MY ISSUE. I'm also not looking to debate whether there should or should not be a class change feature.

Now I know ZOS has said in the past there will not be a class change option offered, but they have said other things that have changed recently (not a jab, just pointing it out). It would be nice to get a straight answer concerning Morrowind, but I understand the hush hush from a business/operations perspective. Still, if there is still no plan to this option, even a one time, limited duration swap to Warden, I would be ok with a flat out NO, sooner rather than later. For planning alt/reasons, and for science.

Anywho, I have anxious fingers and if my two characters have zero chance of swapping to Warden I would rather just delete them now and pick up the two slots upon Morrwind release. Sorry Nael, I will have to remake your cute little Bosmer bad$ss self for the 10th time, poor littler fella it's your gift and your curse. Figured I just reach out and see what others are planning who have the same habits/feelings as I. Helps me out brainstorming etc.

TLDR: Are you holding out for possible class swap for your current characters or are you just going to remake them? @ZOS_GinaBruno @ZOS_JessicaFolsom Any chance of clarity around this topic?

Thanks, and happy gaming

BlackSparrow · February 2017

I considered it for my ranger-style "nature's guardian" character, as she would have definitely been a Warden of that class had been available when I made her. Except... now I have the Templar light powers built into her backstory, so I'm not sure swapping her to Warden would fit anymore, even if class change was available.

So, my plan is create two new characters (I have about half a dozen ideas right now... still narrowing them down

). ZOS will be adding two more buyable character slots, so I'll be using some Crowns from my sub for that.

Turelus · February 2017

Personally I will just make a new character and suck it up with the horse training, it's only three months and 45k so not the end of the world.

It'll probably take longer just to get the new sets I want or to finish all traits research on my characters.

As for class change, I hope ZOS doesn't do it because then it really just becomes a "pay lots of money to make one char FOTM with every update" but if they do I will just roll my eyes and carry on.

DeadlyRecluse · February 2017

I'll just be making another 1-2 chars with the new slots. Horse training and mages guild are a pain, but eh, I'll deal with them.

Actually, now I just want to gank wardens that fall behind the zerg due to their slowponies...

Dhukath · February 2017

I'm holding out for:

1/ Crown Sale
2/ Half price Horse lessons

Prior to the Morrowind release.

makeyurself · February 2017

BlackSparrow wrote: »

I considered it for my ranger-style "nature's guardian" character, as she would have definitely been a Warden of that class had been available when I made her. Except... now I have the Templar light powers built into her backstory, so I'm not sure swapping her to Warden would fit anymore, even if class change was available.

So, my plan is create two new characters (I have about half a dozen ideas right now... still narrowing them down ). ZOS will be adding two more buyable character slots, so I'll be using some Crowns from my sub for that.

The ideas never stop, do they?

makeyurself · February 2017

DeadlyRecluse wrote: »

I'll just be making another 1-2 chars with the new slots. Horse training and mages guild are a pain, but eh, I'll deal with them.

Actually, now I just want to gank wardens that fall behind the zerg due to their slowponies...

Hhhmmm slowpony sounds like some kind of Tamrielic slang. I like it.

DeadlyRecluse · February 2017

makeyurself wrote: »

DeadlyRecluse wrote: »

I'll just be making another 1-2 chars with the new slots. Horse training and mages guild are a pain, but eh, I'll deal with them.

Actually, now I just want to gank wardens that fall behind the zerg due to their slowponies...

Hhhmmm slowpony sounds like some kind of Tamrielic slang. I like it.

Slowpony (or Slowny) is standard language in my playgroup for anybody who has neglected their horse training : p

makeyurself · February 2017

Dhukath wrote: »

I'm holding out for:

1/ Crown Sale
2/ Half price Horse lessons

Prior to the Morrowind release.

Mmhhmmm, this is good, this is the kind of stuff I need to hear. GIVE ME ALL YOUR KNOWLEDGE.

makeyurself · February 2017

DeadlyRecluse wrote: »

makeyurself wrote: »

DeadlyRecluse wrote: »

I'll just be making another 1-2 chars with the new slots. Horse training and mages guild are a pain, but eh, I'll deal with them.

Actually, now I just want to gank wardens that fall behind the zerg due to their slowponies...

Hhhmmm slowpony sounds like some kind of Tamrielic slang. I like it.

Slowpony (or Slowny) is standard language in my playgroup for anybody who has neglected their horse training : p

Haha yes, that is brilliant!

MythicEmperor · February 2017

I had two slots saved for a Necromancer, but I suppose I'll use them for the Warden and buy more slots later.

Katahdin · February 2017

I am going to buy the 2 character slots that will become available and I will make a new character in Morrowind so that I can experience the story from that perspective. I will save the other character slot in reserve for future use.

AlnilamE · February 2017

My characters are all individuals in their own right. If I make a warden, I will just buy character slots and start new characters.

runagate · February 2017

I'll have to buy two new character slots. Having maxed everything on 12 characters the only thing I find so, so, so, so unfair is leveling mount skills yet again. If you PvP it makes a huge difference. In PvE you barely need horse stamina. Speed is certainly helpful either way but absolutely essential in Cyrodiil. All that storage, too... it just hurts to think about it.

makeyurself · February 2017

runagate wrote: »

I'll have to buy two new character slots. Having maxed everything on 12 characters the only thing I find so, so, so, so unfair is leveling mount skills yet again. If you PvP it makes a huge difference. In PvE you barely need horse stamina. Speed is certainly helpful either way but absolutely essential in Cyrodiil. All that storage, too... it just hurts to think about it.

It does indeed hurt to think about those aspects.

makeyurself · February 2017

AlnilamE wrote: »

My characters are all individuals in their own right. If I make a warden, I will just buy character slots and start new characters.

Well, touché! I can respect that.

MopeyHat · February 2017

The slowness of levelling horse speed is just one more point of nostalgia from how slow you start out in Morrowind ;D

makeyurself · February 2017

MopeyHat wrote: »

The slowness of levelling horse speed is just one more point of nostalgia from how slow you start out in Morrowind ;D

Ohhhhhh that's interesting! This will be my first Morrowind experience.

DHale · February 2017

I can't wait for my 2 new slots that will be available to purchase in morrowind.

Nestor · February 2017

I have two slots, well, I can buy two more slots. So, I am good.

I am leveling inventory mules at the moment. So characters I have had for two years that are still L7 or L13 are getting exercised finally. The Crafting Bag allows me to do that.

Kas · February 2017

hey there. i also want to talk about stuff i'll do that nobody cares about and totally ignore the fact that OP mentioned ALREADY MAXED OUT CHAR SLOTS (aka 12)

makeyurself · February 2017

Nestor wrote: »

I have two slots, well, I can buy two more slots. So, I am good.

I am leveling inventory mules at the moment. So characters I have had for two years that are still L7 or L13 are getting exercised finally. The Crafting Bag allows me to do that.

Are they graduating from being mules? =P

Praise the crafting bag, so worth the sub just for that, I love it. Yet my bank is still always close to being full. I'm also a digital hoarder I guess!!!! Gaaaaaahhhhh I have none of these issues IRL which is pretty funny.

riberion · February 2017

There was a post about adding character slots with Morrowind's release. Here is the link:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/317335/are-we-getting-more-character-slots-with-vvardenfell-expansion-edit-answered/p4

It appears Gina has confirmed there will be 2 more character slots available for purchase. Of course, this doesn't help if you don't want to spend the crowns, but at least you won't *have to* delete any alts if you'd rather not.

Bam_Bam · February 2017

I have 12 characters at level 50. While I'm excited for Morrowind, having no available free character slots is seriously throttling my enjoyment of the game. I have a ton of ideas for builds still and that's without the new Warden class. I'm considering taking a break so that I don't burnout the game playing the same characters and that annoys me. GIVE US MORE CHARACTER SLOTS ZOS!

Stopnaggin · February 2017

Kas wrote: »

hey there. i also want to talk about stuff i'll do that nobody cares about and totally ignore the fact that OP mentioned ALREADY MAXED OUT CHAR SLOTS (aka 12)

Or the fact they are adding 2 additional character slot on release.

makeyurself · February 2017

Kas wrote: »

hey there. i also want to talk about stuff i'll do that nobody cares about and totally ignore the fact that OP mentioned ALREADY MAXED OUT CHAR SLOTS (aka 12)

Teehee, it happens. But thanks

IRL I tend not to engage when the effort is futile, it also extends to the online world for me. I thought I worded my post with clarity around my particular thoughts and issue, oh well

makeyurself · February 2017

riberion wrote: »

There was a post about adding character slots with Morrowind's release. Here is the link:

https://forums.elderscrollsonline.com/en/discussion/317335/are-we-getting-more-character-slots-with-vvardenfell-expansion-edit-answered/p4

It appears Gina has confirmed there will be 2 more character slots available for purchase. Of course, this doesn't help if you don't want to spend the crowns, but at least you won't *have to* delete any alts if you'd rather not.

Yup, I know about the new slots available at release

makeyurself · February 2017

Baranthus wrote: »

I have 12 characters at level 50. While I'm excited for Morrowind, having no available free character slots is seriously throttling my enjoyment of the game. I have a ton of ideas for builds still and that's without the new Warden class. I'm considering taking a break so that I don't burnout the game playing the same characters and that annoys me. GIVE US MORE CHARACTER SLOTS ZOS!

The struggle is real for us. I have a lot of free time and ESO has been my go to escape since console release. I feel your pain!

Bam_Bam · February 2017

Stopnaggin wrote: »

Kas wrote: »

hey there. i also want to talk about stuff i'll do that nobody cares about and totally ignore the fact that OP mentioned ALREADY MAXED OUT CHAR SLOTS (aka 12)

Or the fact they are adding 2 additional character slot on release.

2? Pathetic and nowhere near enough.

makeyurself · February 2017

Baranthus wrote: »

Stopnaggin wrote: »

Kas wrote: »

hey there. i also want to talk about stuff i'll do that nobody cares about and totally ignore the fact that OP mentioned ALREADY MAXED OUT CHAR SLOTS (aka 12)

Or the fact they are adding 2 additional character slot on release.

2? Pathetic and nowhere near enough.

It will never be enough!!!! Haha

Myyth · February 2017

If ZoS doesn't do the right thing and include at least one character slot with the purchase of Morrowind like every other MMO does, then I will be forced to delete a character. There is no way that I am purchasing a slot on top of paying full price for the expac. If ZoS is going to be greedy and charge us for a slot, then I wont give them any money.

Altaholics (&amp; others) How are you handling maxed out character slots and planning for Morrowind?

Altaholics (& others) How are you handling maxed out character slots and planning for Morrowind?