World of Warcraft Launches Paid Faction Changes

I can't complain about the fee. First of all it will make them money, which is good. Second, it will keep people from switching their factions and (eventually) races like it was a respec. There has to be some sort of barrier to constantly switching characters around, beyond the coded limitations regarding bank vaults, etc.

I guess this also keeps the account sellers to a dull roar. They can't just deliver a character to the realm of choice without some cost of their own, which of course they would integrate into the purchase price.

Now comes the question... do I change from Orc Warlock to Undead Warlock? WoTF vs. stronger pet and Blood Fury. PVP vs. PVE... hmmmm...

Getting back to the expense, just remember that companies pay attention to divisions that make money. I don't want to get gouged, but WoW will only continue to thrive for as long as it puts black on the bottom line. The more profitable, the more resources will be put toward its development.

And it needs a little love. I polymorphed into a Gnome the other day, and let me tell you, those gnome hands look AWFUL. It's time for a character model touch-up.