D3 (maybe) auto skill distro = YAY!!!

[Saint_Proverbius]

That stats will be auto assigned has been known since quite some time.

That still sucks. It would have ruined Diablo 2 if they'd done that since the stat allocation for several of the builds for each class are different.

 

[Kingston]

There was a small discussion on that earlier: http://www.rpgcodex.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=26915

 

[MetalCraze]

We are getting there brothas! Soon the game will play for ourselves and we shall have time for outdoor activities.

Blizzard is just looking after our social lives.

Considering that 11 mln of people have no life anymore thanks to them.

That stats will be auto assigned has been known since quite some time.

That still sucks. It would have ruined Diablo 2 if they'd done that since the stat allocation for several of the builds for each class are different.

You mean like "put all your stat points into Vitality you idiot we're playing Hardcore"?

 

[DraQ]

I wouldn't object if those were optional - ideally with the ability to tell the game what it should aim for as well.
I don't mind dumbing down if it doesn't affect me.

 

[Elric]

That stats will be auto assigned has been known since quite some time.

That still sucks. It would have ruined Diablo 2 if they'd done that since the stat allocation for several of the builds for each class are different.

Because there's a HUGE difference between "get max block" and "don't get max block."

Honestly, stat allocation for every class boils down to:
Strength: nothing
Dexterity: nothing or max block
Vitality: everything else
Energy: nothing

 

[Elric]

Double post.

 

[Turok]

Whats the problem with that?? Neverwinter nights got it and those "auto" builds always sux, is optional so dont cry.

 

[elander_]

is optional so dont cry.

 

[Raapys]

It's optional, for now. Automatic stat allocation isn't even optional though.

 

[Hümmelgümpf]

Whats the problem with that?? Neverwinter nights got it and those "auto" builds always sux, is optional so dont cry.

They don't, at least in NWN 2. They are more than adequate, and I recommend every person new to D&D 3.5 to take one.