Concern about Character Transfers

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Hello Myth of Empires Team and Fellow Players,

First, I want to express my appreciation for Myth of Empires. It’s an incredible game that I have spent countless hours enjoying, and I truly respect the work the developers put into expanding it. With the upcoming DLC introducing a new map, recipes, and content, I couldn’t be more excited! However, I do have a serious concern regarding character transfers, which I believe could have long-term consequences for the game, particularly in regions like North America.

The Challenge: Character Transfers Could Harm Player Retention

From what we know so far, players will be allowed to transfer their characters and skills to the new map. While I understand the desire to let veteran players keep their progress, this decision could have unintended negative effects—especially for new and returning players.

When the last new map was introduced, everyone started fresh, which created an exciting and fair playing field. It gave all players, whether veterans or newcomers, an equal opportunity to experience the content without feeling immediately outmatched. This time, however, allowing high-level character transfers means that new and returning players will be at a massive disadvantage right from the start, potentially discouraging them from even trying.

In regions like North America, where the player base is already struggling, this could make it even harder to attract and retain new players. Without a fresh and welcoming experience, the game could continue to decline in these regions, reducing overall engagement and making it harder for all players to find an active and competitive community.

The Best Solution: A Full Reset Like Last Time

To keep the game fair, competitive, and exciting for everyone, I strongly encourage the developers to consider a full reset—just like the last time a new map was introduced. This approach has already been proven to work, as it created an even playing field, ensured that the new content was fully experienced, and gave all players a reason to jump back in.

• A reset would reignite player excitement by offering a true fresh start.
• It would encourage both veterans and new players to engage with the DLC on equal footing.
• It would help rebuild the North American player base, rather than further discouraging growth.
  

A Possible Alternative: XP Boosts for New Players

If a full reset is not possible, then I ask that XP multipliers or accelerated progression be considered as an alternative solution. This would help newer players catch up faster without disrupting the progress of long-time players. While some may resist this change, it would ultimately improve player retention and make the new map more accessible.

I am only bringing this up because I truly care about Myth of Empires and want to see it continue to thrive worldwide. I believe a fresh start would create the best possible experience for all players and help strengthen the game’s long-term future. If other players agree, I encourage you to share your thoughts as well!

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Best regards,
Torryn

P.S. Obviously I wrote this with the help of chatGPT but the thoughts are my own. This forum seems quite dead but please voice your opinions if you happen across the post. Some background: I started playing about 6 months ago and absolutely fell in love, I grinded to level 60 within 2 months but found I was still no match in PvP to those maxed in skills. I then heard about the new DLC coming out and how last time everyone was reset and I was ecstatic. I decided I'd wait a few months despite all the hours I put in so I could grind my butt off as soon as the DLC came out and be one of the top dogs. I then heard the rumour that Character transfers may be available and I am in utter despair. This game is too good to die that way (At least in NA/EU Servers) because it is currently impossible for new players to become fully invested in the game due to the sheer amount of maxed characters. If any human being took the time to read all of this I appreciate you