[dev1073] Do not implement automated point allotment!

[Sorel]

Or, you'll have the option to turn automated allotment on and off, and you can choose to set them however you want.

Did you not actually read your own quote? It even says 'optional point allotment'.

Well the thing is that "optional point allotment" could mean two different things.

1. Players have the option to allocate their points, instead of using the automated allotment.
2. Players get optional points to allocate in addition to the automated allotment.

That is where my confusion lies. Is the "system" optional, or is the actual "point" optional?

[Jinko]

I would like to see the option for personal and auto allocation.

I can totally see why the would want auto allocation from a balancing stand point too, even Diablo 3 will be using auto allocation.

Come end game there will be a favoured build and everyone will be expected to use it or a slight variation.

And of course if they are making stats more important gear will play a much bigger role in defining our characters, I really don't want to start a dungeon only to fine out the healer has all his points in STR and DEX.

[Arcell]

Wow talk about jumping to conclusions and getting all riled up. They're giving classes some point allotment (not necessarily even taking from your points) based on the class and then you'll be able to throw in some extra points which while fewer in number have been said to have a greater effect.