Originally Posted by Mikus

Woah - dozens of new skills seems like major overkill, unless they're replacing the entire old skill system (i.e., removing all of the old skills to make room for these new ones). And still earning only one ability point per level (EDIT: for certain levels, at least) when there are even more skills to work with seems like a step in the wrong direction. I was hoping for either a more focused/useful skillset, additional ability points to allow for more noticeable/satisfying character development, or both.


You're confused. Skills are NOT Abilities. Skills are the active things on the hotbar that you have to pay gold to acquire.