New Cataclysm tree revamp

Hi,

Wow.com have a post on the new talent tree revamp:
http://www.wow.com/2010/07/07/cataclysm-class-and-mastery-systems-explained/
Here's a summary:

When players reach level 10, they are presented with basic information
on the three specializations within their class and are asked to
choose one. Then they spend their talent point. The other trees darken
and are unavailable until 31 points are spent in the chosen tree. The
character is awarded an active ability, and one or more passive
bonuses unique to the tree they've chosen. As they gain levels,
they'll alternate between receiving a talent point and gaining new
skills. They'll have a 31-point tree to work down, with each talent
being more integral and exciting than they have been in the past. Once
they spend their 31'st point in the final talent (at level 70), the
other trees open up and become available to allocate points into from
then on. As characters move into the level 78+ areas in Cataclysm,
they'll begin seeing items with a new stat, Mastery. Once they learn
the Mastery skill from their class trainer they'll receive bonuses
from the stat based on the tree they've specialized in.

I like the idea of having fewer talents with all the dull ones taken
out. I also like the idea of getting your chosen spec's signature
ability at level 10. For example, Enhancement Shamans get Dual Wield
and Lava Lash, Arms Warriors get Mortal Strike etc.

It's interesting to note that you'll not be able to take points in a
second talent tree until you've spent 31 points in your first tree (at
level 70).

One issue that I can see is that it might not be great fun questing
with lower level a holy priest any more. With the current talents,
you usually take 3 points in spirit tap to greatly reduce your
downtime and you'll not be able to do that with the new system. Of
course, with the extensive changes going on, it might not be an issue
at all. Who knows.

steve.kaye
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