What would you change about classic mechanics?

[kaev]

This:

Originally Posted by Splorf22 [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Let's be honest: EQ has crap mechanics. Class balance is horrible and raiding isn't particular challenging. There are so many things that could be fixed that it would take me pages to write them all down. Some of the more egregious ones:

• Debuff/CC spells costing 1/5 the mana that they should
• Paladins and SKs being worthless raid tanks without discs (and having XP penalties on top of them)
• Itemization being so bad that AC caps became the primary means of class balance
• FD mechanics are completely moronic in pretty much every way. Fun for sure, in some ways, but just mind bogglingly silly when you think about them.
• Summoning mobs. Whoever thought up that needs to be slapped with a seabass

What made EQ awesome is and was a) the huge lore and size of the world and b) the deliberate crippling of solo classes (well, most of them).

also:

Originally Posted by khanable [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

No recharging, no MQ'ing

and:

Originally Posted by Frieza_Prexus [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Remove complete heal and completely re-tune the game without it.