Well when it comes to things that don't actually exist, like magic, they can have it act any way they please. Combat on the other hand is really starting to seem sad in mmog's. Even in Guild Wars they say that the game requires a lot of skill which is presented in the form of a how many spells you can have on you at once, thing is the way they have it is exactly how EQ1 was with spells except guild wars requires you to switch spells in town and can't do it during a mission. Really wish someone would come out with a true mmo action-rpg.
In the mean time I'm waiting to get in the beta for
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