shinobichocobo, I believe I said "character development choices". Yes that would mean something like WoW's talent trees, DDO's Feats, multiclassing, and raising attributes, CO's power, advantage, and talent choices, AoC's talent trees, etc. Aion doesn't have these. I think those kinds of permanent character development choices are a cornerstone of the RPG genre and are almost entirely missing in Aion.

Its good in a way because no one can screw up their character. Its also bad in a way because it makes every very samey. Everyone in a class has the same powers and abilities and the same base attributes.

I could go on about how Sigils are just gear and how limited the options are when it comes to manastones and godstones, but those aren't a replacement for what I am looking for anyway.

Like I said, its not a bad game, just not my bag.