Hero Abilities

[GodsHand]

Hey, I was wondering what your thoughts were when it comes to hero abilities. what would you rather have: a "pre-built" hero (you get a hero from a tavern etc. and it already comes with preset attributes and spells), or you pick a hero with preset attributes and you pick your abilities, or finally, you get to completely "build" your hero, picking attributes, model, spells, etc.?

im just curious what people think. i know there will be varying opinions and that is perfect! tell my why you like to create your hero or why you just like to pick a pre-made hero...but please no arguements. or you could present a completely new idea. thank you

for me, i like to select my heroe's abilities, so i can attempt to make the perfect hero for me. but i only feel comfortable doing this with a map that i am familiar with though...weird huh?

 

[~Void~]

I like the idea of a tree system (like WoW's talents, except for spells not only passive bonuses).

 

[Silverfish423]

it really depends on the map. just as you said, it is really only good to choose your own abilities when you are very familiar with the map. however, choosing your own abilities is also very fun, and makes the game seem more personal. if i were you, i would make the abilities, model, everything, customizeable, so you can make the hero really you. however, dont make the spells rigged, because then everyone will get vamp aura, bash, crit, etc.