And that is one of the major problems with AAs. In Luclin there were cool things to look forward to, but then you realize that you've already ground out 60 levels of pain and you have to grind out basically 15 level 49's to even have the ability to start grinding towards what are considered your "essential" class AAs. Even if it's just the first tier, I don't think every character on the server is going to want to grind out what will eventually become "minimum" AA requirements just to join their friends on a raid. Then it becomes, "We've already got AAs, why we has no cats?"

Giving even more power to the neckbeards. I'm gonna have to vote a solid NO on this one.

I dont think having basic +1 stats or +1 resists or for example the AA that makes you consume less food and water will become a "you have to have this to raid" and if it takes the same amount of time as getting 49-50....Jesus thatll take forever.. Just how it should so you dont have to Grind it out, its just there so theres always something to do =)

Tradeskills. Languages. Accumulation of wealth and gear. Helping people out. Raising factions. There's always something to do in EverQuest, no character is ever perfect. And I believe on live the AAs were equal to grinding level 50 or 51, not 49. I know I referenced 49 as well, but pretty sure it was 50 or 51.

Yeah whatever level it is. But on live when AA's came out they were TOUGHH which was nice.

This again?

Yeah, this has actually been discussed quite a few times. I think Nilbog has even weighed in on it before.

Item decay!

Your Fungi Tunic has torn. It is useless.

Muahahahaha!

Yep, item decay/repair tradeskills is a great mechanic.