Spell Book or Skill Tree?

[Kanadaj]

What would you prefer in an ORPG? A skill tree to chose from spells which strengten each other (synergy) or a spellbook without synergies and prerequisites?

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[sunwarrior25]

What about a smart combination of both?

 

[Kanadaj]

What do you mean?

 

[sunwarrior25]

I... Have no clue, but if I did I'd tell you!

 

[Switch33]

Could always do a modular skill tree basically where your spells aren't pre-defined on the unit/hero but are put into slots instead or chosen for each hand(a certain hot-key). Though that's a bit more work. That is kinda part of the bigger picture of a map i'm workin on now.

Also skill trees are annoying. They are often too pre-set. I'm thinkin of trying to create a completely adaptive skill tree that adds new skills to learn based on the skills you learn.

 

[Kanadaj]

I've just done a dynamic skill tree as a request so there is an easy-to-modify MPI skill tree right on my screen

 

[Switch33]

Then i'd say you should go with the skill tree idea for sure. I think it'd be a great idea for a skills to eventually define classes rather than the other way around but it is sorta a bit more work to think in that matter. However I think it turns out for a better game and much less cookie cutter with just an wow or d2 talent/skill tree.

 

[Kanadaj]

the problem is my skill tree is like the one in wow: 5 rows, 3colums/table and 3 table
that's a max of 45 skills

 

[Kanadaj]

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