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I consider myself ripped-off**. I would not have thought that such an absurd policy would even be considered by any company - or tolerated by customers (other than young kids).

I intend to steer clear of anything with the Turbine label.


** I spent $24 on optional features prior to creating my first character - then learned of this ridiculous policy minutes later.
I laugh a little when I read things like this. 28pt builds aren't gimped and Drow (easily unlockable) are essentially a 32pt race.

When 1750 favor is reached, the NEW player recieves a +2 tome of their choice...chances are until they have a full stable of characters, that's a pretty rad gift (and assuming they pop it on their primary stat, it is worth more than 4 creation points). In the very, VERY long view, the 28 pt build may be off +1 in a primary stat at end game max (after +4 tomes, exceptional stat items, APs, etc). Maybe...they might be at an even number anyway.

Hearing new players stress about that single point discrepency that is likely YEARS away before they even start playing is funny to me...and I'm reminded that these players really don't understand the reality...they just get confused and see a disadvantage they don't understand and can't buy their way past.

Here's the deal...there are some advanced builds that basically require 32pt builds (stat intensive ones that require certain feats). New players shouldn't be trying these anyway, as they generally require +2 tomes and high end gear anyway. Nonetheless, Drow are statistically equivilent to 32pt builds....so if you want to try these advanced builds or you are simply phobic of 28pt builds, spend a few hours unlocking drow (or use the easy button and buy em). Problem solved - you can still earn 1750 on your drow and get a tome.

Drow aren't gimped (neither are 28pt builds, but whatever).