Scaling of abilities to a player's level is not a step in the right direction.

[Quatre]

That's really cool. Because really intricate strategy involves me casting the SAME SPELL with a different tier.



You know what I rather do?


I rather cast Cure when heals aren't demanding right this moment and can conserve MP

Or, When someone is desperately wounded and needs a cure quick, I would use my High-cost, fast cast Cura spell.

Or when I need to cast a Long spell that cost a lot and heals for a lot ( For when i KNOW the tank is going to be taking a lot of damage, and this will be the most efficient way to heal them ) I.E. CURAJA.



Would you rather play a game where your healing is dependant on the time it takes you to cast the spell, the amount of mana it consumes, and several other Variables? I like this a LOT better than simply using the SAME spell that heals for a little less and costs a little less. It's far less strategic.


(This can be applied to the Black Mage spells also, However I personally feel that the black mage spells don't need it. I think a chaining system in which you chain The elemental weakness/ affinities would be just as fine)


This also opens the doors for abilities like Regen, Reflect, Bravery, Faith, etc. etc. Although I doubt White mage would get many buffs beyond Regen and maybe Reflect.

[Jinko]

This also opens the doors for abilities like Regen, Reflect, Bravery, Faith, etc. etc. Although I doubt White mage would get many buffs beyond Regen and maybe Reflect.

Well lets not get carried away here, we only get 15 spells from 1-50 now.

[Teakwood]

Yes, it is a step in the right direction. We haven't seen the ability lists yet, you have absolutely no idea what the gameplay is going to be like or what enmity control tools there will be. Stop jumping to conclusions.

[lamerider]

hmm i think this may cause problem as you worry about.
but i also think this definetely worth trying.
i think those ppl who is used to play old/eq/wow style may don't like this idea, but to be honest i wanted something new..
if it fails , then fix it again?
and i also think change some threat amount to fix those /tank/healer/mage problem.
well just imo

[xanj]

id have to say i disagree this is a great thing its worked well with every game ive seen it done in (wow) just so u know im not a fanboy am i the only one asking will there ever be a mail system?

[Estellios]

Eventually yeah, but it seems like it won't be till closer to/when 2.0 releases and they implement the new servers.