If it is not broken, DO NO FIX IT!

[Abriael]

Long post short: Free-form is not free when some choices are better than others. And since true balance is impossible, there is always a "right" and a "wrong" way to build your character for endgame content.

Removing choice completely isn't for sure the right solution to the fact that there are some choices better than others.

As long as there is a sizable variety of viable and good choices then the fact that some choices are better than others is a complete non-issue.

[Ablongman]

Removing choice completely isn't for sure the right solution to the fact that there are some choices better than others.

As long as there is a sizable variety of viable and good choices then the fact that some choices are better than others is a complete non-issue.

I actually agree with you, but I do think there's a threshold where choice for the sake of choice gets academic. For instance, what's the use of a full-on support role when you can adequately spec support/DPS or support/heal and contribute more overall? At that point, full-on support is a choice, but not a viable one. Which begs the question: is it truly worth having?

I am for keeping the system in spirit, and instead finding ways through gameplay to make every choice viable in some way. I don't think physical/rank level is what's causing the issue.