"There will almost definitely be some sort of system to respec; however, it isn't likely to be as liberal as World of Warcraft. We don't want to lock a player into a system that punishes them for mistakes, experimenting, or lack of knowledge early on in the game. We also don't think a system that allows immediate, complete, and at-a-whim changes to a character spec matches the feel of Diablo. It's likely to be somewhere in between.
That said we still feel like the desire to play the same class again that you may have played before is still a part of the game, and with some ability to respec could potentially require other incentives."
I propose this system.
*At level 6 you are granted 6 reallocation points (1 reallocation point = the ability to unlearn 1 skill and place it elsewhere).
*1 reallocation point is gained per skill learned after level 6 (this includes skills gained through quests)
*At max level there is still an experience bar with which to gain reallocation points, but no skill points are gained obviously.
In the end since I don't know how long it will take to level a character fully (ridiculous for D2), I don't know if the last statement means much. Even without that though, you could make a lot of mistakes along the way and still end up pretty good, which I believe is the intent ("We don't want to lock a player into a system that punishes them for mistakes"). Or you can save all your reallocation points and do a complete respec late in the game. This would allow you to start off with a good grinding/leveling spec and then switch to whatever spec you want later. Let me know what you guys think.
Pffff....
I totally not agree with what you said, Mastertim. Anyway, just wait 1 month after the game is out and someone will get you from the 1st to the 5th act.
The best thing in diablo 2, imo, is that you were never bored to level a character...
I stopped playing d2 six years ago, and I dont remember the correct terms but nevermind, you should be allowed to respec but only once or twice, but troughout quests (like to get a very rare drop)
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"There will almost definitely be some sort of system to respec; however, it isn't likely to be as liberal as World of Warcraft. We don't want to lock a player into a system that punishes them for mistakes, experimenting, or lack of knowledge early on in the game. We also don't think a system that allows immediate, complete, and at-a-whim changes to a character spec matches the feel of Diablo. It's likely to be somewhere in between.
That said we still feel like the desire to play the same class again that you may have played before is still a part of the game, and with some ability to respec could potentially require other incentives."
I propose this system.
*At level 6 you are granted 6 reallocation points (1 reallocation point = the ability to unlearn 1 skill and place it elsewhere).
*1 reallocation point is gained per skill learned after level 6 (this includes skills gained through quests)
*At max level there is still an experience bar with which to gain reallocation points, but no skill points are gained obviously.
In the end since I don't know how long it will take to level a character fully (ridiculous for D2), I don't know if the last statement means much. Even without that though, you could make a lot of mistakes along the way and still end up pretty good, which I believe is the intent ("We don't want to lock a player into a system that punishes them for mistakes"). Or you can save all your reallocation points and do a complete respec late in the game. This would allow you to start off with a good grinding/leveling spec and then switch to whatever spec you want later. Let me know what you guys think.
I like the idea but you end up with WAY too much reallocation points IMO.
I appreciate the thought that went into the OP, but that system sounds overly complicated. I think Blizz has something simple up their sleeve for this. . .
There is no negativity in this post (ANAKYN YOU HEAR THAT?! I'M PLAYING NICE!)
I totally not agree with what you said, Mastertim. Anyway, just wait 1 month after the game is out and someone will get you from the 1st to the 5th act.
The best thing in diablo 2, imo, is that you were never bored to level a character...
I stopped playing d2 six years ago, and I dont remember the correct terms but nevermind, you should be allowed to respec but only once or twice, but troughout quests (like to get a very rare drop)
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I like the idea but you end up with WAY too much reallocation points IMO.