Stephen:

I think it's a sad affair when gore becomes a unique selling point for a game.

Cheeky Hobbit:

I think it's more the case of this being a mature Lord of the Rings game, which is a unique selling point. And hey, it worked for Dragon Age (sort of).

I think the last point the guy makes, about customisation, seems to suggest that your Human doesn't necessarily have to be mage character; you can shape him/her fairly extensively. I think that's just what I hoping for though.

zach:

I still think you will be a mage but with an effort maybe your melee will be good enough that you don't have to use magic??? If its at least an option that will be cool.

Ilaras of The Dunedain:

Would definitely be better than being restricted.

Cheeky Hobbit:

That's what it sounded like to me. Although they've never actually used the term 'warrior', 'mage' or 'scout/archer' - perhaps we truly will be able to customise our character pretty extensively. And even if the three races are confined to a certain race, you should be able to collect enough loot and have access to various skills to be able to separate the two entities.

LOTR PO:

Still waiting for gameplay vid's.... :/

TokyoBlade:

Yeah, they're certainly taking their time with gameplay footage :P Hopefully they'll show some soon...

Freek:

There have been gameplay demo's over at Gamescon, so it won't take very long :)

zach:

Yea I have been checking but havn't seen a video up yet...

Mithrandir7:

Give them time. Better to let them take it slow :)

zach:

I wonder if WB isn't allowing them to take videos...

Unregistered:

Yeah, I kind of get their customization idea, if it is like Champions of Norrath then it will change the mindset of a mage, for example in Champions of Norrath 2 they introduced battle mage this changed the typical caster, to one whom buffed themselves instead.