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Races and Starting Zone

WraithbaneWraithbane Member, Alpha Two
in General Discussion
So, I was interested in playing a different race from the rest of my friends at the start of A2. Will they still be able to join me in my beginning starting zone, or we all have to start at different areas and then afterwards just meet up later down the line?

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  • SongcallerSongcaller Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    I believe you can choose the divine gateway you start at. So, in theory any race can start anywhere and all friends can start together.
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  • bloodprophetbloodprophet Member, Braver of Worlds, Kickstarter, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Starting_areas

    Each race has its own starting area.[8]

    Players may choose their starting gateway regardless of their choice of race.[9][5]
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  • BarabBarab Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    bloodprophet wrote: »
    https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Starting_areas

    Each race has its own starting area.[8]

    Players may choose their starting gateway regardless of their choice of race.[9][5]

    Really hope they AoC doesnt cave on this. This is a great compromise for those players wishing to focus on a racial community as well as those wanting to join friends.
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  • PlasticLemonsPlasticLemons Member, Braver of Worlds, Kickstarter, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    Barab wrote: »
    bloodprophet wrote: »
    https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Starting_areas

    Each race has its own starting area.[8]

    Players may choose their starting gateway regardless of their choice of race.[9][5]

    Really hope they AoC doesnt cave on this. This is a great compromise for those players wishing to focus on a racial community as well as those wanting to join friends.

    Why would they cave when no one is pressuring them to change this
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  • BarabBarab Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    Not saying development will cave in to this gate starting mechanic. I am saying I hope development doesn't.

    For example, say select races have an advantage starting out at their assign racial gates. Even if the advantage is only geographical node claiming. How long till the more ARAC formed guilds or guilds/players not as concerned with the world's racial lore or racial node mechanics begin to question why they are at a disadvantage for having to start at their non racially select gate so they can just "play with their friends" ? It isn't an uncommon argument heard in past mmorpgs.

    PlasticLemons wrote: »
    Barab wrote: »
    bloodprophet wrote: »
    https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Starting_areas

    Each race has its own starting area.[8]

    Players may choose their starting gateway regardless of their choice of race.[9][5]

    Really hope they AoC doesnt cave on this. This is a great compromise for those players wishing to focus on a racial community as well as those wanting to join friends.

    Why would they cave when no one is pressuring them to change this

    The Dünir Hold Mithril Warhammers,Thanes of the Keelhaul, Dünir scourge of the oceans, Warhammer First Fleet Command of The Dünzenkell Nation, friends to the Dünir Dwarves of the Dünhold. Hammers High!
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