Perhaps an option should be considered, but if such is implemented, there should be a choice to go in uninvested, and go through the current process/state. Gailehn never would have been Gailehn if I had to choose a religion going in. He was a clean slate, and I was able to develop the character from relative scratch. Influenced by the clergy he met, and the experiences he had in the first two years of game play. Characters such as Jaena made the journey into learning oneself a pursuit. The multiple role-plays of 'figure out who you are, and not what you want to be' were life shaping. Many clergy in several faiths got to interact with an acolyte. The discoveries made culminated into faith, religion, motivations and character, nevemind friendships. Most religions also have a degree of hierarchy and rules to be followed as well. An auto-vest would bypass this, initially.
I would agree for some, especially for newer characters to the game - the lack of player base/2 active HF in each religion can make the task of getting in and along a bit daunting. For reasons of practicality, an option to join a religion at creation is appealing. It would have been a different experience, but if it helps retain new players, it's worth consideration.
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