2.2 Retainers via Microtransactions

[Amberion]

A single player rpg that lasts 60-80 hours, yes, should have permanent choices.

A multi-player RPG that drastically changes 4 times a year, and will likely be running 7-10 years? No. If something changes, I want to be able to make use of said change and not have to start over.

Well, I have yet to find a game that won't allow you to do something based on your name and appearance. Well, unless it's male/female thing. But usually then, there are 2 versions of the same thing.

[SirWethamster]

Well, I have yet to find a game that won't allow you to do something based on your name and appearance. Well, unless it's male/female thing. But usually then, there are 2 versions of the same thing.

But when they introduce new races, some people want to switch them. Or as far as names go, they choose a silly name because they didn't think they would play the game seriously, and later in life regretted it as they found out they really liked X game and want to stick with it. It's really all about not wanting to loose progression with your main character but wanting to adjust things like race and such. Or for people are into rp'ing or just really into the lore, I'd imagine they would want lore appropriate names if they switched race. I know I have a friend who wants to change his lallafel into something else, but he would be stuck with a lala name and it's the only reason he doesn't use his phantasia.

[Amberion]

Snip!

I have zero sympathy with those that chose a silly name and regret it later.

Also, there is a reason F2P games sell a lot of those char changing things. People generally feel better with permanent choices.

Then you also come to another thing. You know those really bad or rude players on your server? Well, soon you don't know who they are.