Maybe I'm blind or can't read, but...

[Rentahamster]

Hey gang, there was actually a post from Yoshida that we missed on the 19th that addresses this topic specifically (sorry for the delay in getting it to you all!). I wanted to make sure everyone saw it, and spoke up with their opinions to what Yoshida is discussing.

The solution seems pretty straightforward to me.

Since 2.0 is essentially a relaunch of the game with new races, it's only fair to offer players the option for a one time free race change.

After that, charge $10 for any further race changes to prevent abuse.

I really hope the word "immersion" does not pop up in this thread.

[Answa]

The solution seems pretty straightforward to me.

Since 2.0 is essentially a relaunch of the game with new races, it's only fair to offer players the option for a one time free race change.

After that, charge $10 for any further race changes to prevent abuse.

I really hope the word "immersion" does not pop up in this thread.

... *looks around* ... Immersion. *hides*

[Rentahamster]

... *looks around* ... Immersion. *hides*

50 hamsters died today, and it's all your fault. I hope you're happy.

[Rowyne]

The solution seems pretty straightforward to me.

Since 2.0 is essentially a relaunch of the game with new races, it's only fair to offer players the option for a one time free race change.

After that, charge $10 for any further race changes to prevent abuse.

Agreed. Offer existing (pre-2.0) players a one-time free race/gender/name change.

However, I think subsequent changes should incur a higher cost, more like $25. In MMOs, all you have is your reputation. I think wiping the slate clean should come at a cost that makes you think twice.

[Crica]

Agreed. Offer existing (pre-2.0) players a one-time free race/gender/name change.

However, I think subsequent changes should incur a higher cost, more like $25. In MMOs, all you have is your reputation. I think wiping the slate clean should come at a cost that makes you think twice.

Why should it cost real money, however? Just put a time limit on it - say only one race change per toon every 3 months.

No need to charge real money if time is a factor. Waiting 3 months to wipe your slate clean is a high enough price to pay.

Unless I am way off base and it actually takes 10bucks of tech/manpower/overhead to wipe one persons slate clean... I highly doubt it does though.

I think WoW is just greedy - Rift (which is same sub price as WoW) gives one free transfer per toon for free every 3 months while WoW charges 25bucks per transfer (that can only be done once every 3 months as well).

[Sontawila]

The solution seems pretty straightforward to me.

Since 2.0 is essentially a relaunch of the game with new races, it's only fair to offer players the option for a one time free race change.

After that, charge $10 for any further race changes to prevent abuse.

I really hope the word "immersion" does not pop up in this thread.

This. In addition, changes should be swift with no restrictions.