I for one made 3 different characters just not just to to see the difference it would make but also because i couldn't delete the first one for 24 hours. now after 2 days into the game i haven't spent any points yet but am bit more confident about the direction i want to take. I did not see the need to read the forums before starting the game and the in game help topic don't mention the fee. if all the time i spent in the game is going to evaporate if i delete the 3 chars i have then i will leave, not in rage but still. I don't see the point of the collective punishment going out over me not finding this thread on the forums