[dev1033] Class name changes -> Specialization/Talent Trees Into Classic FF Classes

[javid]

I agreed that the tree and guild mark (merit system) are similar. And yes we're using different names but similar concepts.
I did say that the abilities and traits that are currently unlocked by achieving said rank in respective classes be "gutted" (remove the associations)-GLA would no longer be able to use provoke by just being a GLA. I also said since ppl have already achieved so much they will DEMAND compensation. And they should get it! I suggested for every ability lost, a trait, weapon ability and/or guild mark be given in replacement. Another idea would be to have players unlock/buy/quest for each ability BUT for those current players whom already achieve the abilities would not be required to unlock/buy/quest once they reach the recommend rank. Example your 48 GLA has abilities like provoke, Obsess, ramparts. These are abilities that are not weapon specific. So you would no longer be able to equip these abilities by simply wielding a sword. Rather this abilities would in be properly place under the PLA [and/or WAR] job (title). Still you would not have to re-unlock/quest/buy these skills once your pld reach the respective recommend rank. So at rank 10 pld you get Provoke (5 for war) at rank 18 pld you get Obsess... etc. Nevertheless most all Sword weaponskills you would keep-red lotus, circle slash, spinstroke, riot blade (you dont have ), blah , blah, blah.

Another note there are plenty of class (weapon specialist) abilities/traits that can be added that ppl would more than willingly trade in for the job (title) abilities that are currently class unlocked. For example We'll use GLA. There is about 14 abilities and traits combined that are not necessarily sword related-provoke,obsess, phalanx, self-preservation,...etc. I argue that those 14 be replaced with abilities and traits like these: "divulge"-sword ability that attacks like maim, "Bolt"- sword ability that assure your next attack will hit, sword haste tiers, sword parry tiers, dual wielding, unlock Great Sword, merit for more sword dmg, haste, parry, etc.

stuff like that.