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Originally Posted by fastboy21 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Here is the thing: I actually agree with you that there are some features that weren't in classic that got added that made the game better.

I agree that typing out all the stats on items, even though non-classic (it got added around the end of luclin/beginning of pop iirc) makes the game "better without losing the classic feel."

With the spell memming change, I would disagree. I think it does change the classic feel. Being a caster come with great advantages in EQ and relatively few disadvantages. One of the disadvantages was that you needed to stare at your spell book to meditate. (The devs have said before that they haven't been able to do this yet.)

Another disadvantage is that to switch up your spells in the middle of a fight was very difficult (you had to stop moving, sit down, open the book, flip through it to the right spell, unclick the memmed gem, click on the new spell, then wait the mem time---all the while btw, your spell book blocked your view of the area and if you got hit you would take full damage because you were sitting). Some of that difficulty still exists in the current system (sitting, waiting to mem, etc), but a good deal of it is removed.

Simply put, it makes changing spells mid-fight much easier. This isn't just a convenience change imo, like linking items instead of typing them out or tell queues, but a real change in a weakness of spell casters. I don't think its huge, and I don't think it DRASTICALLY changes the caster experience...but I think it is noticeable and does effect game play.

The problem with picking and choosing which "classic features" should or shouldn't be in the game is that everyone has their own opinion on what the standard should be. IMO, the best standard should be that if it wasn't actually in classic it simply shouldn't be here. That's only my opinion, and I respect those who see otherwise.

To be honest, I like many of the non-classic features. I think Sony (ducks and covers) wasn't always wrong in the changes they implemented. I am playing on vulak atm, and I actually think the gameplay feels fresh and smooth----definitely non classic BIG TIME---but fun and enjoyable nonetheless.

I can agree with everything you say here, but is it really worth it? Now on a cleric its not a big deal, but for a class like shaman or enchanter its going to make it painful. I for one just am not sure it is a mechanic enough to warrant changing. When was FITB removed late kunark? Velious? were coming up on a time when half this stuff would need to be re-implemented anyway lol, although I am pretty sure right click spells were post luclin.