(24-02-2020, 06:27 PM)Kaasovic Wrote:(24-02-2020, 02:56 PM)Malong Wrote: What if, instead of having classes altogether, you just get stat and skill points as you level and you get to allocate them as you wish? And then items have required stats and/or skills to equip? Then you would have more freedom and custom "classes" even if cookie cutter templates emerge as the most competitive.
This.
Would be a nice addition to NI 2 or NI if we have time to spare :/
How would you implement an idea like this? It's obviously it would need to have diminishing returns or a hard cap on all stats so how would you limit choice a bit if at all?
If I say I'm this class [name] people automatically get a picture of what role I can do and whats my strengths and weaknesses. This is quite important for a team game I would imagine so how would youi implement this with that design?
I do like the idea of "templates" but It being a more verified thing. Basically you still have normal classes them being templates you can pick from. The benefit of picking a template is it can be given a colloquialism so a name to those stats.
Having a name is maybe something we take for granted given I know we all have called for an RG at times. We could call for a shielder but saying RG we have a more refined image of who we want.
You gain more freedom with this idea compared to my idea at class stats itself. Gear wise it becomes a bit more interesting. Would you allow Jugg for argument sake to be able to use all armour ingame? I don't think classes should be able to use that much at once but maybe my opinion would change.