Post 1.19: Do you realize the potential if stats work?

[Miralin]

This needs to be said, because I am getting the impression that people are not getting it......

the automatic distribution of our points in not temp it is permanent, but when 1.20 comes, we will start getting "bonus points" to tweak our character the way we want.

I think you have confused the matter even further actually. It clearly states we will get free point allocation some time after 1.20:

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.

[Arcell]

I think you have confused the matter even further actually. It clearly states we will get free point allocation some time after 1.20:

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.

What Kailea meant was that both systems will exist essentially. There will be a set progression in stats based on your class and level for that class but you will also be given bonus attribute points each time you level up as well, however they will be fewer. This was stated a while back in a letter from the producer I think.

[Miralin]

@Arcell Can you post me a link or a quote from the post that stated this? Thank you in advance.

[Arcell]

http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/threads/11012

Shift to automated character development based on class rank, with optional attribute point allotment

They initially said they wanted to implement this at the same time as the removal of physical levels but I'm thinking they had to split it into two parts.

[Cendres]

As long as stats don't become king of the hill. That's my fear with these changes that the game will become a quest for stats. I hate that myself and I'd rather have natural growth, but apparently that's a really unpopular thing with modern MMO players. :/ Will see how it goes once we get point allotment back and materia is in full swing, I guess.

[Holyomen]

I have the feeling it will be a very long time till I get my HP over 3000 again after 1.19.......

[DeadRiser]

Ok I was under the impression that after 1.20 we would still have automated stats but have some that we can allocate ourselves. Like if you wanna be a DoT conjurer, you'd put the extra points into piety, mind for healing concentration, so on so forth.

And I also hope the elemental stats will actually dictate the amount of damage you do with that element.. So you can focus and be lets say a DoT Ice conjurer