there is no point to faction restriction

moosepoop · 2012-08-01, 10:06 PM

i dont understand. if you create different accounts, then you can switch factions instantly. what is the point then of faction restrictions on one account? why dont we just have the old timer lock when you switch characters?

this seems like a pointless inconvenience.

TheDAWinz · 2012-08-01, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by moosepoop

i dont understand. if you create different accounts, then you can switch factions instantly. what is the point then of faction restrictions on one account? why dont we just have the old timer lock when you switch characters?

this seems like a pointless inconvenience.

Dude, you can have 3 chars of different factions on the same server, go watch higby's livestream.

QuantumMechanic · 2012-08-01, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by TheDAWinz

Dude, you can have 3 chars of different factions on the same server, go watch higby's livestream.

That is from pre-beta footage. You won't be able to do that at release.

I see the OP's point, but I prefer it as one faction per server. I plan on playing on three different servers, a different empire on each. One being my main and the others for when I want to play my "alts".

IAMDANIEL · 2012-08-05, 02:19 AM

Originally Posted by TheDAWinz

Dude, you can have 3 chars of different factions on the same server, go watch higby's livestream.

will someone link this livestream please?

nm found it

AzureWatcher · 2012-08-01, 10:10 PM

People will do it anyways. There's no way they can stop it.

I have two computers, a desktop and a laptop, on different IPs. So I can effectively spy and there's no way for anyone to stop me. *manic cackle*

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Edit: To the guy above me, that's only for the beta. One faction per server when the game launches.

Littleman · 2012-08-01, 10:21 PM

It does seem counter-intuitive... at first.

Then you consider that people that actually play will gain exp and certifications faster than character's that don't. Empire hoppers will advance slowly, while active loyalists will cert up faster. How much faster is anyone's guess.

Still, despite being a TR loyalist, I'll have a VS and NC on stand by slowly toiling away just in case if people I actually care about decide to play and pick another faction because of the slogans pandering to simple thinkers.

Astrok · 2012-08-05, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by AzureWatcher

People will do it anyways. There's no way they can stop it.

I have two computers, a desktop and a laptop, on different IPs. So I can effectively spy and there's no way for anyone to stop me. *manic cackle*

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Edit: To the guy above me, that's only for the beta. One faction per server when the game launches.

Not only that but what if i want to try all 3 factions...when beta starts im sure i try them all.Atleast i will play TR eventually i like to see the weaknesses and stronger parts of my enemies NC/vanu.

Redshift · 2012-08-05, 06:28 AM

I think the main point is people will play all factions, the small bit of inconvenience is not going to stop anyone from doing it. So why bother putting the incovenience in at all, it's just an annoyance.

Forcing people to have 3 accounts removes all SOE's control completely, if they let you have 3 on one account but had a 30 minute swap timer of something you'd find laziness would take over and most people would stick to one account, at least then you wouldn't get people swapping sides because the base battle isn't going their way.

Klockan · 2012-08-05, 06:30 AM

Originally Posted by Redshift

I think the main point is people will play all factions, the small bit of inconvenience is not going to stop anyone from doing it. So why bother putting the incovenience in at all, it's just an annoyance.

You can play all factions on the same account, just not on the same server.

Badjuju · 2012-08-01, 10:31 PM

It should cut down on spies and cross faction griefers. Obviously won't eliminate the problem but should help.

moosepoop · 2012-08-01, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by Badjuju

It should cut down on spies and cross faction griefers. Obviously won't eliminate the problem but should help.

how does that help if you can instantly switch to another account?

im making this topic because i plan on spending money on the game, and i really dont want to put my credit card info on multiple accounts.

AzureWatcher · 2012-08-01, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by moosepoop

how does that help if you can instantly switch to another account?

im making this topic because i plan on spending money on the game, and i really dont want to put my credit card info on multiple accounts.

The way it is now requires much more effort to do and will reduce the spy/exploit threat by a wide margin.

Just have your VS guy on server A, TR on B, and NC on C.

residualshade · 2012-08-01, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by AzureWatcher

The way it is now requires much more effort to do and will reduce the spy/exploit threat by a wide margin.

Just have your VS guy on server A, TR on B, and NC on C.

i agree with this. if your going to be playing a different faction take it to another server. faction loyalty is a big part of the game.

Flaropri · 2012-08-01, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by moosepoop

how does that help if you can instantly switch to another account?

Because it is slightly more annoying, and you have to put more effort into doing it. It's marginal, but it does help.

Envenom · 2012-08-01, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by moosepoop

i dont understand. if you create different accounts, then you can switch factions instantly. what is the point then of faction restrictions on one account? why dont we just have the old timer lock when you switch characters?

this seems like a pointless inconvenience.

The TR does NOT tolerate defectors. Choose your damn allegiance or GTFO.