Quickener · May 02, 2005, 06:32 PM // 18:32

My son and I have a character on one account and to my dismay, we both share the same friends list and guild membership. Is there an option to remove this feature? If not, this is the first game I know of where you can't really have 2 distinct characters on the same account. It really stinks for a family situation like mine.

Please help.

Auntie I · May 02, 2005, 06:35 PM // 18:35

The guild and friends info is account based. So yes you will have to share with your son.

The IOU · May 02, 2005, 06:37 PM // 18:37

Yup, you're going to have to shell out another 50 for your son to be in his own guild and own friends list.

Quickener · May 02, 2005, 06:41 PM // 18:41

Why would they do this? Instead, they could have just included an option for sharing this information between characters.

Oh well, I guess I'll have to get to know some of my son's friend.

Auntie I · May 02, 2005, 06:45 PM // 18:45

I don't think they intended the account to be shared. (They are trying to make money you know) I've seen more complaints that there can be only 4 characters per account and that the complainer will have to buy another copy than I have of your situation. It's probably a good idea to keep an eye on your son's activities anyway.

Loviatar · May 02, 2005, 06:45 PM // 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quickener

Why would they do this? Instead, they could have just included an option for sharing this information between characters.

Oh well, I guess I'll have to get to know some of my son's friend.

one person one account to allow 4 slots
otherwise 4 people could share 1 account 4 ways with 1 character/account
4x the overhead with 4 separate houses playing for the price of one

thats why they did it

Auntie I · May 02, 2005, 06:46 PM // 18:46

Also prevents someone from joining another guild to steal secrets.

The IOU · May 02, 2005, 06:55 PM // 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quickener

Why would they do this? Instead, they could have just included an option for sharing this information between characters.

Oh well, I guess I'll have to get to know some of my son's friend.

Be a good opp. to get your son to do some odd chores around the house. Get his own copy of the game hehe

Popps97 · May 02, 2005, 07:23 PM // 19:23

not to mention, if you have 2 accounts, (and 2 pc's) you, and your son can play at the same time.

Tyveil · May 02, 2005, 07:33 PM // 19:33

They've got to make up for the no monthly fees somewhere. This is just one other way to pad their income, not to mention it is smart for the reasons previous posters here mentioned (guild spys). If you must have 2 separate players, either shell out the $50 (you can both log in using the same computer, just add account on the main screen) or deal with having the same friends, guild, etc.

The IOU · May 02, 2005, 07:37 PM // 19:37

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Originally Posted by Tyveil

They've got to make up for the no monthly fees somewhere. This is just one other way to pad their income, not to mention it is smart for the reasons previous posters here mentioned (guild spys). If you must have 2 separate players, either shell out the $50 (you can both log in using the same computer, just add account on the main screen) or deal with having the same friends, guild, etc.

Guild spies is huge in my book. I hate them and this game does bring a lot of "cheap" people to play which I don't expect them to shell out another 50 to guild spy.

But we'll see I guess lol

May 02, 2005, 06:32 PM // 18:32	#1
Quickener Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	Multiple Characters on One Account My son and I have a character on one account and to my dismay, we both share the same friends list and guild membership. Is there an option to remove this feature? If not, this is the first game I know of where you can't really have 2 distinct characters on the same account. It really stinks for a family situation like mine. Please help.

May 02, 2005, 06:35 PM // 18:35	#2
Auntie I Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Veritas Invictus Profession: E/Me	The guild and friends info is account based. So yes you will have to share with your son.

May 02, 2005, 06:37 PM // 18:37	#3
The IOU Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Guild: Guild of Night Profession: Mo/E	Yup, you're going to have to shell out another 50 for your son to be in his own guild and own friends list.

May 02, 2005, 06:41 PM // 18:41	#4
Quickener Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	Why would they do this? Instead, they could have just included an option for sharing this information between characters. Oh well, I guess I'll have to get to know some of my son's friend.

May 02, 2005, 06:45 PM // 18:45	#5
Auntie I Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Veritas Invictus Profession: E/Me	I don't think they intended the account to be shared. (They are trying to make money you know) I've seen more complaints that there can be only 4 characters per account and that the complainer will have to buy another copy than I have of your situation. It's probably a good idea to keep an eye on your son's activities anyway.

May 02, 2005, 06:46 PM // 18:46	#7
Auntie I Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Guild: Veritas Invictus Profession: E/Me	Also prevents someone from joining another guild to steal secrets.

May 02, 2005, 07:23 PM // 19:23	#9
Popps97 Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	not to mention, if you have 2 accounts, (and 2 pc's) you, and your son can play at the same time.

May 02, 2005, 07:33 PM // 19:33	#10
Tyveil Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005	They've got to make up for the no monthly fees somewhere. This is just one other way to pad their income, not to mention it is smart for the reasons previous posters here mentioned (guild spys). If you must have 2 separate players, either shell out the $50 (you can both log in using the same computer, just add account on the main screen) or deal with having the same friends, guild, etc.