[dev1072] Abolition of Physical Levels / Attribute Point Revisions

* These revisions, planned for patch 1.19, are still in development, and therefore subject to change.

• Patch 1.19 will see the abolition of physical levels.

  Along with this change, the following adjustments will be made:

  • Abolition of Attribute and Element Points

    Attribute and element points will be abolished, and character development will be automated based on class level. A system whereby players can voluntarily allocate attribute points to each class will be implemented in patch 1.20 or later, along with class balance adjustments.

  • Introduction of Automated Character Development

    Automated character development will be implemented in patch 1.19, and will entail the following changes:

    • The growth curve will be revised, with each gain in level to be accompanied by greater increases in attributes.
    • Attributes will be made to have greater impact.
    • The impact of attributes will decrease as players gain in level; however, the benefits granted by gear will be increased.
    • Player accuracy will be increased slightly.
    • Race-based differences will be limited to the starting attributes.
  • Revisions to Terminology

    The following in-game terms will be renamed.

    • Skill points -> Experience points
    • Rank -> Level

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