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It's not a big deal for most martial classes because they have hardly options - but on magic class this is really annoying... for example chanters where you're just given the most useless phrase/options.....so it would be really nice if i could actually choose which one i want...

You can retrain characters at an inn if you want full control.

You can retrain characters at an inn if you want full control.

 

Even the starting abilities? When I tried respecing at a vendor, my main character couldn't change the first ability. Maybe it only applies to the other characters though..

No you can't change their starting ability even after a respec, you're right... But to be honest, does it really matter? By late game you're pack of demi-gods anyway. Once ability choice doesn't affect all that much.

It's not a big deal for most martial classes because they have hardly options - but on magic class this is really annoying... for example chanters where you're just given the most useless phrase/options.....so it would be really nice if i could actually choose which one i want...

You'll take those starting abilities and ****ty attribute scores and like them!

 

Popular defenses of this stupid practice:

 

1) Stop acting so entitled, just enjoy the game!

 

2) The companions are higher level than custom ones so it's ok!

 

3) Just use mods!

 

4) Just use console commands, achievements don't matter!

 

5) Developer choices matter more than your gaming experience!

 

6) You might choose attributes/abilities that don't fit the character!

 

7) I can complete the game on POTD without optimized attributes/abilities!

 

And many more

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i just dont like having abilities picked for me i don't want and will never use while on the same level there are some i like - as said, its no big deal for martial classes where often you kinda have to pick those because there is nothing else there - but for chanter etc. you have lots of options...

 

It's not a big deal for most martial classes because they have hardly options - but on magic class this is really annoying... for example chanters where you're just given the most useless phrase/options.....so it would be really nice if i could actually choose which one i want...

You'll take those starting abilities and ****ty attribute scores and like them!

 

Popular defenses of this stupid practice:

 

1) Stop acting so entitled, just enjoy the game!

 

2) The companions are higher level than custom ones so it's ok!

 

3) Just use mods!

 

4) Just use console commands, achievements don't matter!

 

5) Developer choices matter more than your gaming experience!

 

6) You might choose attributes/abilities that don't fit the character!

 

7) I can complete the game on POTD without optimized attributes/abilities!

 

And many more

 

 

It doesn't really help anyone to strawman people's arguments. I may even agree with you, but this isn't helpful feedback.

Want to play a dragon in Deadfire?

 

Try my subclass mod here!
https://www.nexusmods.com/pillarsofeternity2/mods/76

I'm not straw manning anyone, these are actual arguments I've had thrown at me, as well as things Josh has said publicly

 

 

It's not a big deal for most martial classes because they have hardly options - but on magic class this is really annoying... for example chanters where you're just given the most useless phrase/options.....so it would be really nice if i could actually choose which one i want...

You'll take those starting abilities and ****ty attribute scores and like them!

 

Popular defenses of this stupid practice:

 

1) Stop acting so entitled, just enjoy the game!

 

2) The companions are higher level than custom ones so it's ok!

 

3) Just use mods!

 

4) Just use console commands, achievements don't matter!

 

5) Developer choices matter more than your gaming experience!

 

6) You might choose attributes/abilities that don't fit the character!

 

7) I can complete the game on POTD without optimized attributes/abilities!

 

And many more

 

 

It doesn't really help anyone to strawman people's arguments. I may even agree with you, but this isn't helpful feedback.

 

It was amusing though, gotta 'av a laff init mush.

Edited by daven

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