there is no point to faction restriction

[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.

[TheDAWinz]

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.

[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.

[Littleman]

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.

[Badjuju]

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

[moosepoop]

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]

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]

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.

[QuantumMechanic]

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".

[Envenom]

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.

[SpcFarlen]

Originally Posted by Envenom

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

Loyalty until death.


But i like the idea of faction lock. It prevents people from hoping on one side just because they are "winning".

[Brusi]

This horse has been flogged at least once before.

Attempt to create a culture of faction loyalty by limiting to 1 empire per account. If you have a problem with this, you fucken already know what to do!

[Sledgecrushr]

I would like to see one account with one character per faction. This would help pave the way towards space warfare and interplanetary conquest.

[SpcFarlen]

Originally Posted by Sledgecrushr

I would like to see one account with one character per faction. This would help pave the way towards space warfare and interplanetary conquest.

I don't follow this, but it intrigues me.

[Sledgecrushr]

Originally Posted by SpcFarlen

Loyalty until death.


But i like the idea of faction lock. It prevents people from hoping on one side just because they are "winning".

Good, because I dont want you thinking you can get away when I am farming you./sarcasm