Kovac.4372 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I have 5 toons since day 1, I haven't played much (1000 hours total), and recently I've been feeling I picked the wrong race for my ranger. I have a human male ranger, with like 86% world completion (the most of all 5), a couple ascended trinkets, not much else to brag about except of the character's age (meaning birthday gifts). Now I have this strong itch to make a female norn ranger because I've been seeing them around the world and they look amazing, lore-wise it fits perfectly, the new druid (new to me) class especially. And so I want one. I just don't want to spend money on buying character slots. I don't make enough ingame to exchange for gems and the price is too high for me to pay with real money. So, what are the PROS of keeping this ranger instead of deleting it to make room for a new one I'll like better? P.S. I'm big on aesthetics so if you have a male human ranger that looks great pls share a screenshot or two :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustTrogdor.7892 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 One reason people keep older characters they don't want anymore is for birthday gifts as you mentioned. If you don't like the character and don't mind missing out on birthday gifts and redoing the map completion then you might as well delete it since you don't want to buy another character slot. That's my opinion of course. If you choose to delete make sure you store all items that are not soul bound in the bank first so you can use them with your other characters. That includes your bags and anything else that can be used on other characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner Blackfeather.6509 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Birthday gifts is reason enough for me! Maybe less of an issue if you have four other equally old characters, but those later gifts are *quite* valuable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanBB.4268 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I agree, the birthday gifts alone are reason enough. The 86% map completion is another keeping point. I just made my second Legendary, so now need to get a 3rd Battle from WvW and do World Completion again for my next. I really didn't have any plans to use Legendaries, but, well, here I am planning my third so one never knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsume.4762 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 As others said, I'd keep the character for B-day gifts alone + 86% completion. In case you don't know it yet, maybe this site can help with aesthetics, if you decide to keep him: https://gw2style.com/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kovac.4372 Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 I guess I could wait a month (for the 6th birthday) and then see how I feel :\ If only character slots were not so expensive ... do I get extra ones when I buy the expansions (the cheapest editions)? I'm just core atm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosmaster.8263 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 > @"Kovac.4372" said: > I guess I could wait a month (for the 6th birthday) and then see how I feel :\ > > If only character slots were not so expensive ... do I get extra ones when I buy the expansions (the cheapest editions)? I'm just core atm. I'm pretty sure you do get a character slot plus a shared inventory slot with perks in it if you buy the PoF expansion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustTrogdor.7892 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 > @"Loosmaster.8263" said: > > @"Kovac.4372" said: > > I guess I could wait a month (for the 6th birthday) and then see how I feel :\ > > > > If only character slots were not so expensive ... do I get extra ones when I buy the expansions (the cheapest editions)? I'm just core atm. > > I'm pretty sure you do get a character slot plus a shared inventory slot with perks in it if you buy the PoF expansion. It's be awhile since I bought the expansions but I'm pretty sure you only get additional character slots with the deluxe or ultimate editions. As far as shared inventory slots, both standard versions of HoT and PoF (as well as deluxe and ultimate) include a level 80 boost and once used will convert to a shared inventory slot as that is where they are stored. Edit: Looked it up on the wiki and if correct character slots are only for deluxe or ultimate for each expansion. https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Guild_Wars_2:_Heart_of_Thorns#Purchasing https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Guild_Wars_2:_Path_of_Fire#Purchasing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zushada.6108 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 A long time ago, I was given sage advice from a long time MMO player... he said NEVER delete a character who is higher level than a starter zone. You have invested so much into that character, I would highly advise against deleting it. Plus the Druid and Soul Beast specializations from HoT and PoF are always in demand in various game modes and really are a lot of fun. If you go to https://buy.guildwars2.com/ and look at the various purchase teirs it lists that both PoF Deluxe and Ultimate give an additional character slot. As you click through the checkout screens you will be offered HoT for 20 extra. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulSin.5682 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Any high level character is a source of B-gifts and can be used for farming. Plus you never know when you need a Ranger. You can use combat tonics if you are tired of his appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crepuscular.9047 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 just save up your gold and trade it into gem to buy more character slots, Birthday reward is more than enough reason to keep it, the dye you get from it can worth hundreds of gold (save you gold from buying it from TP), which itself is a massive saving, equivalent to a character slot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kovac.4372 Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 > @"crepuscular.9047" said: > just save up your gold and trade it into gem to buy more character slots, Birthday reward is more than enough reason to keep it, the dye you get from it can worth hundreds of gold (save you gold from buying it from TP), which itself is a massive saving, equivalent to a character slot Really? Hundreds of gold? Can you message me which one? xD So I can get 5 of those next month when birthdays come! > @"SoulSin.5682" said: > Plus you never know when you need a Ranger. I'd make a new ranger right after :p I feel a female norn ranger works better than human male ranger ... now I'm contemplating having 2 rangers, don't know how much sense that makes while I don' even have all classes yet EDIT: Aren't birthday dyes account bound? As in not sell-able? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyninja.2954 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Short answer: yes, keep the character. Long answer: keep the character if only for the birthday presents and time invested. Character slots are not that expensive. 200 gold maybe if converting from gold to gems. The expansions do not offer extra character slots unless deluxe or upward. I'd still recommend getting them over a new character slot (if only to work on elite specializations) but I definately would suggest to convert gold to gems and get a new slot asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calb.3128 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 > @"Kovac.4372" said: > > Really? Hundreds of gold? Can you message me which one? xD So I can get 5 of those next month when birthdays come! > > EDIT: Aren't birthday dyes account bound? As in not sell-able? > Account bound, yes. To say it's saving you hundreds of gold is disingenuous, as it assumes you would buy those dyes anyway. It does provide you the opportunity to unlock some of the rarer and more sought after dyes without incurring cost though, particularly ones which interact well on fabrics/metals, vibrant ones (electro dyes, though I appreciate these have fallen in price) and darker dyes (e.g. Shadow Abyss). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crepuscular.9047 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 > @"calb.3128" said: > > @"Kovac.4372" said: > > > > Really? Hundreds of gold? Can you message me which one? xD So I can get 5 of those next month when birthdays come! > > > > EDIT: Aren't birthday dyes account bound? As in not sell-able? > > > > Account bound, yes. To say it's saving you hundreds of gold is disingenuous, as it assumes you would buy those dyes anyway. It does provide you the opportunity to unlock some of the rarer and more sought after dyes without incurring cost though, particularly ones which interact well on fabrics/metals, vibrant ones (electro dyes, though I appreciate these have fallen in price) and darker dyes (e.g. Shadow Abyss). I've never been dishonest or deceitful in my statement, i clearly put it there in bracket "**(save you gold from buying it from TP)**" 3rd birthday the most expensive dye is Enameled Perseverance Dye @ 100g ask on TP, a few others are close to 100g https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Celebratory_Dye_Pack#Available_dyes 4th birthday, there's Eerie Purple Dye @ 390g ask, and Shadow Abyss Dye @ 380g ask, and 6 other ones are above 100g https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Jubilant_Dye_Pack#Available_dyes 5th birthday, there's only Magenta Dye @ 155g ask is above 100g https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Exuberant_Dye_Kit#Available_dyes not only it saves you from spending gold buying them from TP, also because some of these dyes are part of the [Guaranteed Wardrobe Unlock loot table](https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Guaranteed_Wardrobe_Unlock#Dye_Unlocks "Guaranteed Wardrobe Unlock loot"), you want to clear them off the list so you will have better chance (you cannot get duplicates from Guaranteed Wardrobe Unlock) to get gem items or super expensive TP only item like Ghastly Grinning Shield Skin (@ 2550g ask), etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeyspit.3965 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Total_Makeover_Kit You can buy them with either Gems or BL Statuettes. This allows you to redo every aspect of your character except the race. Perhaps a tall Female Human will be more to your liking? EDIT: using the kit also gives you cosmetic options not available during character creation: https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Physical_appearance/Exclusive_human Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nath Forge Tempete.1645 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Or ask for a race change kit at anet'house hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kovac.4372 Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 > @"Turkeyspit.3965" said: > https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Total_Makeover_Kit > > You can buy them with either Gems or BL Statuettes. This allows you to redo every aspect of your character except the race. Perhaps a tall Female Human will be more to your liking? > > EDIT: using the kit also gives you cosmetic options not available during character creation: https://wiki.guildwars2.com/wiki/Physical_appearance/Exclusive_human Nah, I tried that already ... anyway, I deleted the character ... I am now at four max-age toons and one new one :) no goin back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff.5312 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Sure if you want. Personally I'd probably buy a new slot but if you'd rather lose the benefits of the existing character, go for it. I've deleted several lvl 80 toons (none that old though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQuickFox.3826 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I tend to treat my chars like my babies. I would buy a slot over axing them. And characters really don't want to be deleted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReaverKane.7598 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Yes, you want... You should do a new character and relearn the game, but don't delete the old ones. Everything is changeable in this game, even the name and gender, just not the race... Which isn't very influential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etheri.5406 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Just delete it; but make sure you open all birthday gifts you receive from it. These gifts are "soulbound". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeftheWicked.3076 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 Get the 100% map completion first. It'll give you 2 gifts of exploration necessary for legendary weapon crafting (least the core game ones). This is very important,as this is one of the two things you cannot just gold your way through. This and Gifts of Battle are two components you must get with your own effort and can't get in any other way. And reason you shold care about legendary weapons is money. Making and selling one can be huge profit, if you'll have the patience. Or you can craft one for yourself (though i'd recommend getting legendary armors first). Just keep in mind that only core tyrian legendaries (the old ones) can be sold on tp. Heart of Thorns and Path of Fire ones cannot be sold and are far more expensive to craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider.5792 Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 I suggest you do NOT delete it. Some of the rewards you get are ONLY available from birthday gifts. The newer gifts are getting better and better so its NOT worth losing them over making a new ranger. If you do not like your male ranger, use a total makeover kit. You cannot change the race, but you can change the appearance more to your liking, change the gender if you want to. Anyway, again. These rewards are EXTREMLY valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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