I am hoping the release the skill list, perks and what not soon.  My preference would be to have a larger number of skills as opposed to a shorter core skill list.  Meaning I would like to see Short Blade, Long Blade, Great Sword, etc instead of simply Slashing.  Not sure why but I also always enjoyed (digging back into my old EQ1 days) learning other languages, swimming, safe fall, etc etc.  If they really want the “classes” to be unique, I would image a large and diverse list of skills should be available to avoid the more cookie cutter you need X, Y and Z to be a full tank or A, B and C to be a ranger design.  I would love to pick up a Mace and have to learn 1 hand weapon and blunt weapons independently; same goes for “agility,” I would love to have to learn running, jumping, swimming, safe fall, etc instead of simply “agility.”  Anyone has thoughts, opinions or information on this?  I think about the only thing we have confirmed is Light, Medium and Heavy armor. 

Would you rather a more core set of skills or a large and variable (but more time consuming) system of skills?