For example, character progression will now depend entirely on the player, rather than on what the computer suggests. They promise more differences between the factions, which is generally a step towards more "competitive" games, where skill is more important than luck.
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if all skills are freely available, then in the end we will have the same character build for everyone, plus or minus, adjusted for intelligence!
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