Point Allotment vs. Fixed Stat progression

[thenewzero]

I prefer allocating points, though I don't mind combining that with static stat gains. I like being able to personalize my character, even if there end up being better 'builds'. I definitely don't like when race factors heavily into a characters stats though. Then you end up with certain races being noticeably better or worse at jobs, and it really just ends up limiting your character. You also end up with everyone rolling the same race for specific jobs and it makes the world less interesting. I don't wanna see something like "LF1M CON or THM NO roegadyn or elezen pls", or "lalafell LNC sucks, go switch to CON".

Seems to me though that the system Yoshida has planned will work well, keeping the feeling of customization while still giving the classes a sort of "stat identity".

[Betelgeuzah]

Fixed.

Allotment outside the way XIV does it now is a waste of dev time, but considering it's already there the time has already been wasted (and it's not really a hindrance either, so...). It'll be useless, but the unique butterfly snowflakes will like it I guess.

[Hubert]

Do away with physical levels and allow allotment based on rank, as is hopefully in the works. Most players will probably put their points very similarly but also allows for adjustments based on what gear or food you have on hand as well as for solo or party play.

[indira]

theres just going to be more "whaaaa!! i cant kill stuff" therads when they drop physical levels and make the jobs stats suited to that role. not more max stats pre lv50.
my guess its going to feel alot like FFXI in a fight after this happens. no biggie ill adapt.