Hey Neji, quick question.
You said the new stat system involving dexterity/strength/wisdom etc. would allow for great customization and some uniqueness right?
By having jutsu rely on stats people will not be able to have the complete customization of their character if they are worried about how it will affect the jutsu. I for one love to concentrate on speed, having a preffered ratio of dexterity and intelligence. With a little added strength for that extra little something. I'm (was) planning on doing a wisdom every now and then so I wouldn't suffer too much, but I figured just like in many other games, and in real life, If I'm crazy fast with fair strength, and above average intelligence then defense isn't a neccessity. If I get in a fight with someone in a real situation, I would win because A) I'm smarter B) I'm faster c)I have good stamina. I win not because I'm uber strong, or because I can take a shovel to the face, I win because I'm fast enough to get in multiple hits, the stamina to keep at it, and the intelligence to use the things effectively. (I know... I'm starting to repeat myself, but I honestly think this is the worst change ever made to the game [[no offense Neji]], with shallow arguements to back it up [[again no offense]].)
Guess what!
With 10 constitution, I now have to focus on that for the next 6 dragon kills, just because I like speed. No longer can I proceed with my plans, but I must take the time to focus on the tedious task of more dragon kills (Not all of us have crazy amounts of forest fights like the higher DK count people), before I can proceed with my preference of customization.
I propose this:
If a new jutsu is introduced, make THAT have DK requirements.
At first I didn't like the new stat system, but the realization I could have a fast character instead of just a strong or defensive character got me stoked. Now, I'll force myself to get on the game instead of looking forward to it. When I was a lowly academy student, I went through a period of being bored with the game because it took so long to get to the cool stuff. I stuck to it though, and I was glad I did. Now the same old feeling is coming back with a vengance.