Guild Wars 2

Revamp the entire system, for all classes, keep the idea of trait points. Break past the idea of TIERS, merge it all into one mess and associate appropriate stats with each trait.

Allow FREE selection of ANY TRAIT for a set amount of trait points.

Adept minor traits

Currrently -
Minimum attainable: 3 (30/30/10/0/0)
Maximum attainable: 5 (15/15/15/15/10)

Proposed -
Selecting any Adept minor trait costs 2 trait points, max. 5.

Master minor traits

Currrently -
Minimum attainable: 2 (30/30/10/0/0)
Maximum attainable: 4 (15/15/15/15/10)

Proposed -
Selecting any Master minor trait costs 3 trait points, max. 4.

Grandmaster minor traits

Currrently -
Minimum attainable: 0 (15/15/15/15/10)
Maximum attainable: 2 (25/25/10/10/0)

Proposed -
Selecting any Grandmaster minor trait costs 4 trait points, max. 2.

-Minor Totals:-

Expected trait points spent on minor traits: ~20 (4 Adept, 2 Master, 2 Grandmaster)
Maximum allowance: 30

Adept major traits

Currrently -
Minimum attainable: 2 (30/30/5/5/0)
Maximum attainable: 5 (15/15/15/15/10)

Proposed -
Selecting any Adept major trait costs 5 trait points, max. 5.

Master major traits

Currrently -
Minimum attainable: 2 (30/30/10/0/0)
Maximum attainable: 3 (20/20/20/10/0)

Proposed -
Selecting any Master major trait costs 8 trait points, max. 3.

Grandmaster major traits

Currrently -
Minimum attainable: 0 (15/15/15/15/10)
Maximum attainable: 2 (30/30/10/0/0)

Proposed -
Selecting any Grandmaster major trait costs 12 points, max. 2.

Major Totals

Expected trait points spent on major traits: ~50 (2 Adept, 2 Master, 2 Grandmaster)
Maximum allowance: 58

Results

People will have ~14 traits. Each trait comes with 2 stats depending the tree it’s in now, 50X and 50Y/5%Z. People will gain 1400 stats total from traits, as is the case now.

Build possibilities will skyrocket, yes, extensive balancing will be required, but this system is much better for the leveling AND endgame player.

Thoughts, everyone?