The Arguments for Character Respec

[linuxhippie]

For me it is rather simple. I knew nothing about D&D prior to starting this game. I played with a friend from work joined a small guild and had a wonderful time. Then the level cap increased from 10. Then new prestige stuff, etc etc. I've got a few characters of different class some pure, some multi, and a ton of bound items across all of them.

I don't have time to re-roll characters to this level. I made mistakes in creation (I'm sure I'm not alone here) and knowing what I do now I would luv to have a way (premium or otherwise) to go back and fix things (ie skill points distro or ability point distro) and keep my current character and all her bound items.

The "why" seems really ridiculous to discuss. The "What" and the "How" are important to me. I "play" this game. I can't go back in real life and fix mistakes (or cast spells for that matter) so having that ability to do that in this game is very appealing to me.

I hope turbine will allow some method of respec. It would keep me and others I know more involved in the game and possibly bring people back that I know left for this very reason.

Krellin
Drow RG
blindfaith
Sarlona

[Hafeal]

Why do you think it is OK for someone to trade Improved Trip for Power Attack or Greater Shout for Polar Ray, but not Evasion for Weapon Of Good?

Well, my thought was because feats and enhancements have been added, removed and changed since the game inception. I draw a fundamental difference between feats and enhancement v. new classes. As for spells, casters can find and learn new spells in a game of exploration.

To me, feats, enhancements, skills and spells can blend into the storyline of your character and them learning new things and giving up old - just like many of us do in our real life jobs. I can cross the cognitive leap there so to speak.

Is there any justification for allowing respec for some of those things but not others, either by D&D rules or DDO gameplay consequences?

No, I think it is purely opinion. I just am of the mind, for the time being, that you made your alignment and race - that IS your character, stick with it. If you want to train them in a new skill set so be it. I like bobbyran2's point about a mistake on classes and I think I could be persuaded to that. I know some new players who went to the wizard trainer instead of sorc by mistake and I have had occasion to know some drunken fools to do something foolish. As this is a game and not the judicial system I see no reason to "punish" people for such mistakes.

It [edit: bound and raid loot] really is a respec issue. Respec is about characters, and bound loot is attached to the character almost like a part of her.

For me, I think it is a side issue, the more important facet are feats, enhancements, skills and, I will go along with, classes.

If you get these changes, the "raid or bound" loot issue goes away because people will be able to keep their stuff along with their new and improved character!

[Quanefel]

For me it is rather simple. I knew nothing about D&D prior to starting this game. I played with a friend from work joined a small guild and had a wonderful time. Then the level cap increased from 10. Then new prestige stuff, etc etc. I've got a few characters of different class some pure, some multi, and a ton of bound items across all of them.

I don't have time to re-roll characters to this level. I made mistakes in creation (I'm sure I'm not alone here) and knowing what I do now I would luv to have a way (premium or otherwise) to go back and fix things (ie skill points distro or ability point distro) and keep my current character and all her bound items.

The "why" seems really ridiculous to discuss. The "What" and the "How" are important to me. I "play" this game. I can't go back in real life and fix mistakes (or cast spells for that matter) so having that ability to do that in this game is very appealing to me.

I hope turbine will allow some method of respec. It would keep me and others I know more involved in the game and possibly bring people back that I know left for this very reason.

Krellin
Drow RG
blindfaith
Sarlona

Do you have more than one character? I ask because you say you do not have time to reroll a character to that level. Does that mean you do not have time to level up more than one character in the same amount of time?

[Cinwulf]

For me it is rather simple. I knew nothing about D&D prior to starting this game. I played with a friend from work joined a small guild and had a wonderful time. Then the level cap increased from 10. Then new prestige stuff, etc etc. I've got a few characters of different class some pure, some multi, and a ton of bound items across all of them.

I don't have time to re-roll characters to this level. I made mistakes in creation (I'm sure I'm not alone here) and knowing what I do now I would luv to have a way (premium or otherwise) to go back and fix things (ie skill points distro or ability point distro) and keep my current character and all her bound items.

The "why" seems really ridiculous to discuss. The "What" and the "How" are important to me. I "play" this game. I can't go back in real life and fix mistakes (or cast spells for that matter) so having that ability to do that in this game is very appealing to me.

I hope turbine will allow some method of respec. It would keep me and others I know more involved in the game and possibly bring people back that I know left for this very reason.

Krellin
Drow RG
blindfaith
Sarlona

I can relate to alot of what you are saying here. Here you are learning how to play the game, made a few mistakes, or made a few choices you regret. I'm sure you are not the only casual player who doesn't have the time or will to re-roll. I'm sure you'd appreciate the chance to correct those things so you could get more enjoyment from your characters. As would lots of casual or new to DnD players.

But also there were choices people made based on things the developers said were working as intended at the time, that were later changed; And choices people made in the dark, since they had no idea what was next (including the developers). So now through no fault of their own, their character who was once "working as intended" doesn't work the same or has no opportunity to experience the latest in character development from the developers and it detracts from some peoples enjoyment.

Really, a full respec function would be a great tool for the developers to continue to improve the game without creating as much resentment in their subscription base. So I'm in total agreement.

[Mhykke]

I can relate to alot of what you are saying here. Here you are learning how to play the game, made a few mistakes, or made a few choices you regret. I'm sure you are not the only casual player who doesn't have the time or will to re-roll. I'm sure you'd appreciate the chance to correct those things so you could get more enjoyment from your characters. As would lots of casual or new to DnD players.

But also there were choices people made based on things the developers said were working as intended at the time, that were later changed; And choices people made in the dark, since they had no idea what was next (including the developers). So now through no fault of their own, their character who was once "working as intended" doesn't work the same or has no opportunity to experience the latest in character development from the developers and it detracts from some peoples enjoyment.

Really, a full respec function would be a great tool for the developers to continue to improve the game without creating as much resentment in their subscription base. So I'm in total agreement.

Good post.