Implement a talent-tree of some kind, like the License Board from FF12...

[Vasch]

There is no logic in your statement whatsoever considering something like that can be said about many games. The current system has nothing to do with the Incense board from FFXII and I hope it never does, it just wouldn't work in the MMO imo (and I loved FFXII so its not that).

Why wouldn't it work? It seems like it could even work as far back as XI. Instead of requiring a certain job to equip, it would require a certain license. It doesn't even necessarily need to have a license board interface, it could be a list of Armor/Weapon types available for purchase with points. I'd be interested in hearing reasons why it wouldn't work, there may be something I missed and didn't think of. It happens to me sometimes @_@;

[Malakhim]

Why wouldn't it work? It seems like it could even work as far back as XI. Instead of requiring a certain job to equip, it would require a certain license. It doesn't even necessarily need to have a license board interface, it could be a list of Armor/Weapon types available for purchase with points. I'd be interested in hearing reasons why it wouldn't work, there may be something I missed and didn't think of. It happens to me sometimes @_@;

Look at all the "feedback" that people are giving about FFXIV thus far: Auto-attack, automatic stat allocation and the removal of physical levels, etc.

What we're seeing is what could be interpreted as a general push for the game to "do everything for the player". In this type of environment, you should be able to see how adding another level of complexity in the form of expending points just to be able to equip gear would not fly at all.

[Vasch]

Look at all the "feedback" that people are giving about FFXIV thus far: Auto-attack, automatic stat allocation and the removal of physical levels, etc.

What we're seeing is what could be interpreted as a general push for the game to "do everything for the player". In this type of environment, you should be able to see how adding another level of complexity in the form of expending points just to be able to equip gear would not fly at all.

I suppose that could be the case, however I've also noticed a lot of people want more visual customization. I think as far as customization is concerned many players would only see it as worth their time if they can see the effects. There's a push for auto-allocation of stats and a push for the ability to customize gear color and hair color, etc. I figured the license board style system would be well-received because it would allow for players to visually customize and represent themselves based on licenses they required. I don't think they'd lash out against it like they do for allocating stat points because there's a visual result of their extra effort, and the player base seems to really like visual results.

Or I could be completely wrong, it's all just theory at this point.