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Archive for March 28th, 2008


It’s been a few years - why is Blizzard not selling level 60 toons?

I know the hardcore MMO players are shaking in their boots, but after even a cursory glance at what SOE’s “Free Realms” project is trying to achieve..it just seems strange that Blizzard isn’t trying to grow subscribership by selling Level 60 toons.

If there’s such a concern over the “Glider” or gold farmer companies skewing the economy, why not deal with them both by removing their primary purpose; getting the player to the EndGame.

There are those who love to experience the journey through the game from 1-70 (such as myself), but the majority of the players now probably have 1..n “alts” (other toons).

Why not create a system where if you have achieved the max level with ANY of your toons, then the door opens for you to enjoy the end game content with the class alt you’ve always wanted to roll, but without the repetition of going through the same content again. While the classes are different in makeup, handling, etc. the basic leveling process is the same for everyone, and the leveling guide I swear by makes no distinction really between classes.

It’s a radical thought, but it does open the door for pure FUN for the player. I would gladly pay Blizzard $200.00 or so for a level 60 (naked / Tier 1 geared ) toon with a basic mount and 20-50g in the bank.

Just food for thought…;)