Oh yes unlike others i do think that the complex skill system in <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beyond.gif" alt="" /> can work for weapons/shields.
I dont think this can be used in the case of magic becuase you could send 20 skill points on say a fireball but what happens if the creature happens to be resistant to fire.
No problem you can invest another 20 points in say a lightening bolt....oh dear what if the monster is resistant to both...in the words of the Americans...your screwed!!!!
So it makes sense to have the original 5 point <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/div.gif" alt="" /> system. It may not be fair in terms of the freedom of choice...so make offensive spells more powerful.
Also <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/div.gif" alt="" /> 2 could have a few more assassin skills/druid or bard skills. Oh yes Bard skills....like singing/entertaining/storytelling...or basically write your own story which you will narrate in front of people...oh yes every time you use this skill you need to write your own stories/poems..in return you will gain reputation or money. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
