I'm not sure if it's the same for actual new players (sure hope it's not), but this is quite odd and irritating. I've created a new character (old/returning player) and by default I'm set to the /new chat in the General tab, but can't talk in it at all. First of all: Why this restriction at all? Did it get abused? In any case: Starting over with a new char, I might have something to contribute there because I'm in a similar situation as them. I'm aware it should get unlocked after another grind at some point, not sure. Secondly, it does not even seem like this is a recent thing. On the forums, this guy might've run into the same problem: https://forums.daybreakgames.com/ps2/index.php?posts/3555891/ On Reddit it's more clear: https://old.reddit.com/r/Planetside/comments/qqgk6n/im_trying_to_type_in_chat_and_it_tells_my/ Both are months old threads. And lastly, if that restriction is really necessary, then add an option to force default to /yell instead. I don't want to retype messages all the time because I didn't see I was trying to talk in a channel I don't have access to. Thanks for your consideration.
Also just saw the following thread on the Steam forums, so I'm definitely not alone in this: https://steamcommunity.com/app/218230/discussions/0/6382186451008719555/ It occurred to me right now: maybe it's a problem specifically with new NSO characters? Edit: Reading that one again, it doesn't specifically mention not having access to that channel. But it's relevant to my 3rd point: I'd love an option to make /yell the default instead, like with my higher ranked char.
