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Originally Posted by Drtyrm  I think both sides of the argument should agree that the skill vs class debate is just one of many many decisions that go into designing the entire game. |
You are correct. However, character mechanics are the single most important and far reaching aspect of an MMORPG’s design and in many ways dictates everything else. Simply because it is through the character that the customer experiences the game and interacts with it. Which is, the WHOLE POINT of an MMOROG.
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Originally Posted by Drtyrm Encounters, gameplay, itemization, crafting etc all are interdependent. To boldly state that "skills are better than classes" is just a juvenile position to take. |
I will refer you to my Oxen and Plow analogy here… One being better then the other is purely dependant on what you hope to achieve with it. The same is true for class vs. skill based character mechanics.
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Now back to writing my reply to Draegan.
