Skills

Old_ben · 07-30-2007, 01:05 AM

I know it's probably never going to happen again in the history of any MMO, but does anyone remember the skill system Ultima Online had, where you could train anything and everything you wanted, as long as you never exceeded your point max. So you could master different pools of skills just as magic/sword or anything you wanted. Or a mixture of skills, but not mastered. I miss tat kind of skill system. It seems more realistic to me. As people, we pursue different skills and hobbies right? Why should we be limited to JUST one class type?

I just with i could be a mage, but also be able to train in other things as well.

What do you guys think?

AphonicChaos · 07-30-2007, 01:19 AM

The dungeon siege series had a system like that. I liked it.

wtfpurepwned · 07-30-2007, 05:10 AM

Well that will make your character more unique which is good

Rex Hansen · 07-30-2007, 07:10 AM

I like customization and this is a highly customizable system.

I vote yes!

Gauron · 07-30-2007, 09:30 AM

Well i guess it would be the same as RFonline and its pt system. As a pure class you could go all the to GM but as a cross-class you could only go to 64/99(GM). Think its a good thing as long as they get the cap right on the lvl you can go up to if your not pure.

Pancak3s · 07-30-2007, 09:48 AM

RF Online:

*Me being a warlock*

Hey, we need a damn tank!.. ok brb *puts on heavy armor and shield* ok lets roll O_O ...

it was pretty funny being able to switch from any type of gear as long as you trained the pt's for it. Although a mixed class may not be as good as the pure class it does serve its purpose as making a character very versital in different situations.

Wizards Essence · 07-30-2007, 12:18 PM

i dont think thats to good. i think it should be like guild wars, where u can buy skills and u upgrade catergories based on ur class.(elementalist-fire, water, earth, air) u get skill points for every level.

Old_ben · 07-30-2007, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wizards Essence

i dont think thats to good. i think it should be like guild wars, where u can buy skills and u upgrade catergories based on ur class.(elementalist-fire, water, earth, air) u get skill points for every level.

That probably how it will be, but doesn't mean its the best. I like being able to customize my character in every aspect. Including the way he levels up and what skills he can learn. Not choose from his classes defaults.

nottheone · 07-30-2007, 01:16 PM

if im understanding correctly wat ur trying to explain, then u want a system that allows u to train ur character in every proffession/job. I would much rather like a GW kind of system myself, keeps you focused on a specific role/job.

Pancak3s · 07-30-2007, 02:31 PM

it was actually pretty damn fun in RF Online... for example:

someone is chasing you... so you pop on your ranger armor and get a speed boost ... or

a group needs an off tank... or someone to tank mobs that dont require you to be a pure tank... pop on your tank armor and level tank pts... or

just use your normal armor for your intended class spec...

regardless in what you decided, it gave you the ability to do many different things, which in turn led you to be less bored and more versital in groups with your character.

deathscythe343 · 07-30-2007, 04:27 PM

I don't think that this would be a good idea. I think that it would take away from characters in grouping. In most of the MMOs that I've played there is usually a shortage of good tanks/healers. A shortage of tanks and healers might be the incentive someone needs to level one.

zalvador · 07-30-2007, 04:53 PM

I don't like the idea that a mage can just change some skills points, and wupti he is a tank. That would definately take away the need for alot of classes.

Knite · 07-30-2007, 04:57 PM

SWG had skill points in its glory days. Then people cried a lot and SOE thought they had to change the game because of it. Then they Changed the whole game again as if they didnt learn the first time.

And all around the world, people cried still.

The End

Wizards Essence · 07-30-2007, 06:26 PM

but wat i mean about the class, is u can upgrade catergories from both classes ur first and second,

Zypherion · 07-30-2007, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zalvador

I don't like the idea that a mage can just change some skills points, and wupti he is a tank. That would definately take away the need for alot of classes.

Well, if he was neither as good a mage or tank as a pure specialization would be, then you would have to consider if you were willing to make that sacrifice for your character, for easier grouping etc.

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07-30-2007, 01:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Old_ben Soldier Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: OldBen Class: Templar Legion: EQUINOX Race: Elyos	Skills I know it's probably never going to happen again in the history of any MMO, but does anyone remember the skill system Ultima Online had, where you could train anything and everything you wanted, as long as you never exceeded your point max. So you could master different pools of skills just as magic/sword or anything you wanted. Or a mixture of skills, but not mastered. I miss tat kind of skill system. It seems more realistic to me. As people, we pursue different skills and hobbies right? Why should we be limited to JUST one class type? I just with i could be a mage, but also be able to train in other things as well. What do you guys think? __________________ My Rig Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.2GHz Memory: 2046MB Dual Channel 400Mhz DDR-RAM Hard Drive: 250 GB 5400 RPM(SLOW) Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT

07-30-2007, 07:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rex Hansen Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida. Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Legion: Genesis Race: Elyos	Sounds good to me. I like customization and this is a highly customizable system. I vote yes! __________________ "I believe in this light I see."

07-30-2007, 09:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
Gauron Officer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK,Lincon Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Gauron Class: Gladiator Legion: N.I.N.J.A(atm) Race: Elyos	Well i guess it would be the same as RFonline and its pt system. As a pure class you could go all the to GM but as a cross-class you could only go to 64/99(GM). Think its a good thing as long as they get the cap right on the lvl you can go up to if your not pure. __________________ Today is a good day for you to die

07-30-2007, 09:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
Pancak3s Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2006 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Numnutz Class: Templar Legion: Blacklisted Race: Asmodians Server: Triniel	RF Online: Me being a warlock Hey, we need a damn tank!.. ok brb puts on heavy armor and shield ok lets roll O_O ... it was pretty funny being able to switch from any type of gear as long as you trained the pt's for it. Although a mixed class may not be as good as the pure class it does serve its purpose as making a character very versital in different situations. __________________ www.instantaction.com <- For Tribes fans

07-30-2007, 01:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
AphonicChaos Soldier Join Date: Jul 2007 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Race: Elyos	The dungeon siege series had a system like that. I liked it.

07-30-2007, 05:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
wtfpurepwned Star Officer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: California Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Class: Assassin Legion: ApeX Race: Elyos	Well that will make your character more unique which is good

07-30-2007, 12:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wizards Essence Daeva Join Date: Jul 2007 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Race: Elyos	i dont think thats to good. i think it should be like guild wars, where u can buy skills and u upgrade catergories based on ur class.(elementalist-fire, water, earth, air) u get skill points for every level.

07-30-2007, 01:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
nottheone Human Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY,Long Island Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Race: Undecided	if im understanding correctly wat ur trying to explain, then u want a system that allows u to train ur character in every proffession/job. I would much rather like a GW kind of system myself, keeps you focused on a specific role/job. __________________ other online games: Guild Wars...Johne Kutz

07-30-2007, 02:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Pancak3s Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2006 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: Numnutz Class: Templar Legion: Blacklisted Race: Asmodians Server: Triniel	it was actually pretty damn fun in RF Online... for example: someone is chasing you... so you pop on your ranger armor and get a speed boost ... or a group needs an off tank... or someone to tank mobs that dont require you to be a pure tank... pop on your tank armor and level tank pts... or just use your normal armor for your intended class spec... regardless in what you decided, it gave you the ability to do many different things, which in turn led you to be less bored and more versital in groups with your character. __________________ www.instantaction.com <- For Tribes fans

07-30-2007, 04:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
deathscythe343 Star Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: near Cincinnati, OH Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Race: Undecided	I don't think that this would be a good idea. I think that it would take away from characters in grouping. In most of the MMOs that I've played there is usually a shortage of good tanks/healers. A shortage of tanks and healers might be the incentive someone needs to level one. __________________ "The graveyards are full of indispensable men" - Charles de Gaulle Sigs by Yakuzan

07-30-2007, 04:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
zalvador Subscriber Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Denmark Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Character: zalvador Class: Ranger Legion: D.N.A Race: Elyos	I don't like the idea that a mage can just change some skills points, and wupti he is a tank. That would definately take away the need for alot of classes. __________________ The only thing I fear, is running out of beer.

07-30-2007, 04:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
Knite Administrator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Minnesota Thanks: 1 Thanked 132 Times in 53 Posts Character: Knite Class: Templar Legion: Knights of the Divine Order Race: Elyos Server: Triniel	SWG had skill points in its glory days. Then people cried a lot and SOE thought they had to change the game because of it. Then they Changed the whole game again as if they didnt learn the first time. And all around the world, people cried still. The End __________________ *KDO* Website Knite \| 38 Templar \| Triniel

07-30-2007, 06:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
Wizards Essence Daeva Join Date: Jul 2007 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Race: Elyos	but wat i mean about the class, is u can upgrade catergories from both classes ur first and second,

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