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    Character Not Restricted by Faction?

    So based on what I've heard, you can fight for one of the Factions, but can still choose any character. So you can be a "Knight", but actually play a Shugoki or a Berserker.

    I both understand this, and find it a bit disappointing. Yes, limiting yourself to four characters because you chose a given faction does feel a bit narrow. But playing an Orochi for the "Knights" feels...less immersive? Like it's breaking from the established setting and lore?

    Balancing between aesthetic consistency and good gameplay is tough. What do y'all think?
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    This is huge debate between the community. Personally I feel there should be modes for both kinds of play but that's just me. Obviously, like you said, you shouldn't be restricted to 4 characters. But it also feels like it runs completely against the lore of the game. I feel having a sort of hardcore mode where you fight with your faction would be neat and satisfy both sides.
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    Wars could last for weeks , ,people like that idea now, but trust me they would hate the fact, that they can't play the other 8 characters even if they wanted to just after a few days.
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    I like the idea of there being two modes of gameplay - the mode in which you're fighting in the Faction War itself, and are restricted to the heroes of that faction, and a Free Mode in which you can just play around with whatever you want.

    But I still know almost nothing about the game, so my ideas are probably out of touch with how it's been designed.
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    Maybe they should have made the MP between the Apollyon sympathisers and those who wish to stop her. Seeing how in game it's red vs blue most of the time anyway.
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    ThePollie's Avatar Senior Member
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    I play Warden almost exclusively (Lawbringer once it's out), and fight for the Knights.

    Weeb trash and heathen boat-owners will all die.

    Deus Vult.
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    .

    Can i really pick vikings and still play orochi? Because that didnt work in the closed beta, or did i miss something
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    I guess you missed something then... :-/
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    Originally Posted by Kyral99 Go to original post
    I guess you missed something then... :-/

    lol how does it work then?
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    ThePollie's Avatar Senior Member
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    Yes, you can. Don't worry.

    Your selected faction has no impact on character choice, you aren't limited.
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