Did you intend for that to be ironic? Happy accident? Or are you just forum pvp'ing? I'll move along if this thread is just a time-waster on your lunch break or something similar.

Given the frequency with which you respond to pretty much anything, I have a hard time believing that you actually consider the opinions of people who disagree with you 'inconsequential'.

I think the objection is to the restriction implicit in the word 'dual'. It just implies you'd be limited to two as opposed to multiple. My $0.02.

Rather than dual spec as its implemented in other games (eg WoW) this... ...would get my vote.

Agree with the OP. The loading screens, while not a deal breaker, can be on the annoying side.

Its really about all you can do. /shrug and move on.

It sounds less like you're trying understand and more like you're pronouncing judgement. I don't fully understand the complaints about lack of immersion either. And that's ok. The validity or lack thereof doesn't depend on my understanding.

I think, rather than actually arguing to change minds, people are trying to shout down differing points of view. It was pretty apparent when the discussion turned towards which dev comment was most relevant that neither side had much in the way of a solid argument either for against AC swapping just based on that alone. But how many pages did that take up? A dozen? More? It took 'silly' to a whole new level and gave new meaning to intellectual dishonesty. Just two sides of an argument, frantically grasping for something to shut the other side up. At this point, it's pretty apparent that neither side is going to change their mind any time soon. I respect your opinion about AC swapping even if I don't share it. I don't share it mostly because I don't attach the same significance to AC's that most people against AC swapping do.

Respectfully suggesting that you've read waaaay too much into the 'theme' of my posts. I'll clarify: If BW/EA decided not to add AC swap ever, I'd still level the characters I plan on leveling based on the interests I have and the stories I want to see. I might not stay sub'd as long as I would otherwise, but in the grand scheme of things, that's probably not a huge deal for either party (BW/EA or myself). If, on the other hand, they decided in favor of adding such a feature, I'd abuse it mercilessly (by which I mean I'd probably swap a couple times a month depending on my mood). The characters that I had lost interest might seem more appealing if I were allowed to play them a different way as I saw fit. I don't group a lot, and so wouldn't be an undue burden on anyone else. I'm cool with it either way - I just disagree that AC equates to class. And now, I'm gonna slowly back away because you, my friend, are wrapped to tight for living.

Living with the consequences of my actions isn't very threatening. I do that every day. Just for grins though, go back and reread my posts without your 'WOAHENTITLEMENT!!111!' glasses on. I'm pretty sure I was clear on the fact that I don't have a problem with leveling the characters I planned on leveling.

And there are multiple in RIFT. Look, I get it - you see SWTOR classes and AC's as synonomous. Others may or may not share that point of view. I personally don't. Why do react so aggressively and get so threatened when someone simply disagrees with you?

I disagree that AC = class. Assuming you're referring to WoW, I do have the ability to swap from rDPS, to heals, to mDPS, to tank all on one character. I see AC more as a restriction between roles as opposed to classes and, if that's the objection of the majority (not being allowed to swap roles at will), that's fine - I just disagree that the restriction is necessary or even all that desirable.

I'd probably start that thread pretty much as soon as they announced what the restrictions would be.

I think the difference between myself and most of the other people who post in these threads is that I don't really attach the same significance to the AC. It just seems like restriction for restriction's sake. I think leveling new characters should be something you want to do as opposed to something you're forced into because you made a bad choice and, having swapped once already, the cost is too prohibitive. I'll level and play (at least intermittently) the characters I have planned with or without AC swapping. The ability to do that just doesn't enter into the 'roll an alt' equation for me.

Mark me down as one of those people who just doesn't see the point of allowing AC swapping if there's a huge, recurring cost and/or cooldown associated with it. A steep, one-time cost on a per character basis? Sure, especially if its tied to the Market and can generate some revenue. Small, recurring cost also tied to the CM to generate revenue? Ok - probably wouldn't be my preference, but sure. Punitive cost and cooldown? Not very appealing. I have a set number of characters that I'm willing to level up. That won't change with or without AC swapping. What could keep my interest longer is the ability to swap back and forth between AC's at will.