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Expansions aew most likely the way after this for FO to monetize, although cosmetics is an avenue for cashing in as well if they take it.

he would have to have a whole other account I believe. 2 Characters on the same account can't attack each other I believe

There is no repair mechanic in this game, and the Devs have said there definitely will not be one.

The Durability system is to keep crafting relevant, so you constantly need to be crafting or aquiring more. The durability will go up as you get better equipment

Limited play IS a f2p option, and like I said generally goes into the microtransaction/pay2win model. I played OSRS extensively, and in fact it was my main game previous to Fractured, and much of OSRS is on a Free2play type model that relies on microtransactions to continually fund their MMO.
The major saving grace OSRS had was the ability to buy memberships with in-game gold via their AH, and of course the heavy focus on the Hardcore mode community.

Fractured on the other hand is meant to be a pay once, play forever with no limitations game. Original backers are supposed to have access to the entire game, and nothing is supposed to be locked behind paywalls over and above the initial purchase. Even VIP is supposed to only give mostly cosmetic benefits.

as I said in my previous post, I do believe it was a conscious choice by the Devs, especially as I believe it used to be there during Alpha, and was removed if I remember correctly. I think it is something they will add as an achievement perk after so much KP percent is earned on a specific mob.

The main problem with going Free2play with Fractured is it tends to lead such games into the realm of pay2win microtransactions, something the Developers have assured us this game will not do.

Even the VIP subscription system is supposed to be limited to mostly cosmetic or convenience benefits, but not actively pay2win.

not showing a name on mouseover for monsters is an intended mechanic I believe. This is so you are encouraged to attack and explore attacking all mobs. A compromise though would be once you reach a certain % of knowledge of a given mob, the nameplate showing up. Even if it waits until 100%

it's been suggested and thoroughly shot down by the Devs on numerous occasions

houses are account bound, not by character, so the only way to have a different house is to buy a 2nd account.

foundation quests have been suspended for months. Nobody should be accumulating foundation points. They were turned off when Gamigo took over the website, and have as yet not been reinstated.