Channeling in v2 - All or nothing?

[Tim]

With character classes being pushed out (see the announcement if you missed it), Channeling's sorta left up in the air. I have the dirty work done for bringing it back and it's balanced reasonably with the other weapons. I would bet that even if I made it an option for all, not all would be inclined to use them (especially not early on). I'm leaning towards including them, but if you guys don't want a game where everyone can channel, then I'll leave them out.

Get out the vote!

[Edvar al'Given]

Personally, I would say wait until V3...

[Mat Cauthon]

I think we should because well.... I have never had a channeller ;D

[caldar]

hmmmm, i voted for all channel but like to define that for a bit. Don't know how your balancing system will work ofcourse. But:
in randland not every one is or can become a channeler, that's kinda random (yeah yeah, inborn and taught) anyways it should be something random that can happen to you not something you decide up front. second point: you only get to channel from a certain age (starting between 12 and 16?) so you shouldn't be able to channel from like around level 20.....

there's my tuppence, you'll probably get my drift

[Tim]

I don't really want to go the random route though. I think people should be able to (for the most part) develop the kind of character they wish to play. As for balancing, lets just say that while there will be weaves available at level 1 there will be drawbacks to doing so, and odds are it will take longer to progress from one weave to the next than say from one sword to the next. I'm also not sure how I feel about using Talismen on weaves...

[Tintomara]

I voted for all to channel. Mostly because I miss being a channeler. I don't care if it's not overpowered (I actually preferred back in the old days when it wasn't), but I'd be very, very happy to just be a channeler again