If you've preordered then you will continually be able to play any race in any faction. Those who have not, will not.

Even for rp'n purposes you could think of it as a character that was wronged somehow by their original faction so they switched sides. But no, there aren't any walls you'll run into. Enjoy!

Beaghan wrote: »

Is there any problem making a character a race that is not part of the alliance that you create them in? I've done this and have been playing them with no problems but now I finally read about the different alliances and wondered if there would be any issues in the end game or anything? thanks.

In the "normal" game you are only supposed to choose between the races of the alliance you pick.

The people who pre-ordered get a special perk that allows them to make any race in any alliance. But this is not how it will work normally. It is a special gift to people who have the explorer pack.