Multiple characters... why?

[Denmo]

Here's a reason for multiple characters. It entices you to play longer.

More money for SE.

[Mister-Wonderful]

3.-View story of a certain content like quest or seasonal events from diferent points of view.

They have this right now.

And everything is better on 2 char!

[Alerith]

While I'm not saying XIV needs to copy everything from every game, the Legacy system from The Old Republic looks interesting. Connecting each of your characters on your account into a sort of 'Family Tree' with husbands, wives, rivals, allies, brothers, sisters, etc.

[Zenaku]

Yoshi-p did this for people who like to roleplay they can switch to diff char that why.

[Vydos]

First of all. I'm quite baffled to why people are even questioning this act. It doesn't hurt anyone in any way. So just accept it and be happy that you can create another character whenever you desire too.

For reasons I can summon a few

- Like it has been said, for the many roleplayers out there

- The fact that old players might want to experience the 2.0 version with a new character without deleting their old ones. (I fall in that category)

- Those people that actually enjoy creating different characters. Just for the kicks of it.

In any case we got nothing to lose and I welcome this future addition.

[Felis]

• 1 fee each character scare off new players. With the option for multiple characters they can discover themselves that they only need 1 character
• mules for a better inventory managemant (woods in this character, metals in the other character, ...)
• Storylines and roleplay

[Kiroh]

*ahem*

1.) More storage space without paying for more retainers.

2.) roleplaying purposes and replay value.

3.) Some people, like me, are mother****ing alt junkies.

Bottom line, they're not forcing you or even asking you to use the extra character spaces, they're giving them as a bonus for those who do want to use them.

[Opabinia]

And with the mailbox system of 2.0, (I think) you'll be able to have 1 character specialize in making and selling stuff (though maybe not repairing :-/) for your other characters to use - if they're on the same server.

[Keith_Dragoon]

My reason?

~To experience 2.0 from beginning to end.
~Join Maelstrom and Immortal Flames.
~Experience the main story from the prospective of all three nations.
~To make 2 other badass characters with semi troll names for lulz.

[Zhinse]

Square is still limiting it to 1 character per basic account (12.99). I believe it'll be 15 bucks for the 8 slots all together. I don't think they want to lock off features for those who only wish to pay the basic fee.