Let's talk CLASS BALANCE

[Dynaguy]

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

Most players like to have some flexibility. I still believe my having picked a ranger as my first class in 1999 was the reason I enjoyed everquest. Another reason is I never achieved a high level so never got to experience hell levels or long corpse runs. But anyway, I think that most players want to be able to do a little bit of everything, they just don't know it yet. There might be a few players who like to specialize, but the problem is that once you've done it your only alternative is to reroll. I think that a better solution would be to have a more flexible and changeable class system. Perhaps even a skill-based system. We have to admit these many yeasr later that maybe people just don't enjoy playing a group-dependent character that's stripped of diversity.

Where's the interest in a class that always does the same thing?

Being flexible just means having choices. More things to do means not getting bored.

I agree that flexibility is nice. A ranger or bard is a perfect example. But they aren't best in what they do. Flexibility does not imply balance. They are not good at group healing, nor are they the ultimate damage dealer. Yet still, they are incredibly fun to play because they are more diverse than other classes. You have that option if you prefer diversity.

The other option is picking a char who is very good at one or two things, and has a very specific role. And if you're tired of that role, you can play an alt with an entirely different role, or pick a more diverse class.

I think it's cool that classic EQ catered to people with all kinds of different tastes.