Super Character vs Multiple

[Jaminos]

So seeing as this forum has a ridiculous restriction on posting and replying outside of the newbie area. I guess I will ask here.

So SE encourages you to level one character, opposed to many by making the sub fee slightly less. But now I ask, is it worth it?

I feel there are pro's and con's to this. One pro is that you can easily switch into any class you feel like playing. That is an amazing feature. But I have noticed a few problems with this.

Questing: You can only do a quest once than its over. So each area only yields enough for one class. Meaning I can't play a Marauder in Limsa than switch to a Arcanist and do the same quests.

Guildleves: You get only 3 every 6 or 8 hours. So you will use those up quick.

This leaves you with doing FATES and dungeons. I am personally afraid that they may nerf FATES because of people saying it gives to much XP. Thus making other classes a slower grind.

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[Jaminos]

I know a lot of people are not to keen on doing the same quest over and over again. But the fact you are leveling a new class means that you are already starting over. Just with the same character. I feel that questing is an important function of leveling. So it is something to take into consideration with changing classes.

You do get bonuses to getting exp for leveling a different class with the same character. The bonus being dependent on your level of your highest level class. But this is only a bonus. While helpful, it's still only a percentage more. Even with rested XP, its slow going.

I do not mean to be trashing on leveling another class. I just see a lot of challenges. I don't think it should be made easy in any way shape or form. I am just curious.

There are benefits to the same character.

Mount:
Having this at level 1 is a huge benefit. You can cruise around on your mount and get to FATES faster as well as mob jumping.

XP Bonus:
It will make leveling slightly faster

All your resources at your disposal:
You don't need to give Gil to your alt. You already have it. You will have equipment from other classes.

Traits
Having the use of select skills from other classes is awesome.

No need to keep switch characters
Title explains it all. It can be annoying needing to log into my blacksmith on one character and my alchemist on the other. It does cut down on time by a lot!

Thoughts?

[HEC]

You don't really need to "reserve" the space to extend the post - just edit it (it will let you to add over the 1000 chars limit).

In regards of pros and cons of 1 character with all classes and jobs versus having multiply characters with less classes (optimally full set of 8 characters with each on 1 of 8 main DoW / DoM classes):

- If you decide to have a single character and just switch classes / jobs you'd have "shared" pool of items (which is both benefit as well as issue as you'll soon start running out of space) and most of all you can "borrow" some actions and traits accross the classes / jobs once unlocked which is impossible if leveled on separate characters

- If you decide to level each class or at least group / disciple separately you'll benefit with less clutter in quests and items storage, possibility to "re-do" the quests (unless you find it boring) however you'll be unable to share traits / actions or even any of the items (directly) as you can't moogle mail your own characters and even if you'll use the middle man (some friend on the same server) to transfer the items you'll be unable to re-use any of the used gear as it will be already bound to the original character.

For me personally not being able to trade with / moogle mail / add on your friend list your own alternative characters is the biggest con however I have workaround for that already.

Also - in the current (or at least recent) situation with login issues you might easilly spend several hours just to "switch" to another character ...

[W1d0wmak3r]

I am torn on the idea of 1 super character.... on one hand it is nice to have the perks you mentioned but the fact that after you raise 2 classes up you will run out of quests just makes it hard. There are those people who love to grind xp by just killing mobs, running dungeons and FATE chasing but I'm not one of them.

[Jaminos]

The game has a dozen little ways to gain XP as well. Each class has a hunting or gathering journal which will give small xp rewards. These add up after time.

Another thought is aesthetics.
Do you want to stare at the same character leveling every class? As a rule, I only play male characters as my main. However there are time I do enjoy leveling a female character just because its not the same thing. Certain classes just look better for females in my opinion. I rather play a WM as a female character than a male. Its not because of gender stereotypes, I just think it looks better. Same for Bard. I like female Bards better as well.

It boils down to, do I want to spend a few dollars more a month and have access to all 8 characters or do I want one super character that has access to everthing I need.

[HEC]

It boils down to, do I want to spend a few dollars more a month and have access to all 8 characters or do I want one super character that has access to everthing I need.

Well - you can actually sub for 180 days in advance and pay the same price as ther "entry" sub or get cheaper prepaid cards online for almost the same price as the entry / 180 days monthly fee so that's the last of the concerns. While I've opted for the standard full sub before the game was even out and have all 8 main chars on my home servers (each for one DoW / DoM class) I'm currently using the first one only to level all the classes and jobs and later on I'll start switching slowly to next one having various races, genders and looks as well.

[PurePamaj]

my plan is to sort of have 3 super characters, one hyur super melee, one Mi'Qote ranger/dragoon combo, and 1 Lalafell super mage. that way i get to use all the classes but with a few different races just to keep things abit fresh. i dont really like the idea of having a super character that can do everything, not sure why it just doesnt feel rite lol

[UberMunchkin]

I'm going with the multiple characters option, I like the idea of being able to have several characters of different races with different specialties. The not being able to trade between your own characters does indeed feel like a con and hopefully will get fixed.

[Somi]

The options are all yours. Some people like separation by style, some like their super character. I personally prefer everything on one character, because I don't want anything to repeat and want it all ready on my one character. Especially not being able to send stuff to my alt... nah, I'd rather keep it all in one.

[Jaminos]

I'm leaning towards one super character at the moment. Just makes life easier.