Wonderful start! Planeshift has executed the personalization of a character like City of Heroes has done with the character creation process. When I make a character, it really feels like it\'s my own - not a carbon copy ranger/warrior/mage/thief. That being said, a self-typed bio would be a great addition. An example would be not only choosing the influential experiences on your childhood, but after all CP is said and done, a final \'blog\' about your character from a personal point of view. While you may not get the bonuses of playing war as a child, you can still create the image.
Beyond the CP system being buggy and not adding up correctly, I think the values are too high. At current standings you really have to choose between your parents being renowned for their jobs *OR* having a character background. Example would be having an Octarch parent - not only is anything higher than normal Octarch *not* possible, it leaves you very little room to still give your character any kind of real background - all for the benefit of what exactly?
We are all aware of the over-camped rats, and lack luster returns, but I see an enormous amount of potential and I\'m just offering what I can from a fellow MMO player POV

We know you guys are working diligently and keep it up, a long road of stardom lies ahead!