Making the paladin simply a mix of cleric and fighter, IMHO is the worst thing they can do. The paladin needs to feel unique. From my perspective, a paladin is the ultimate solo class: a strong front line warrior who can also handle heals. Sure he could be specced as tank easily, but also as a crusader that dishes out…
Same here, those are my favorite classes. I'm a founder, but before they add those classes I don't see a reason to play the game... Very dissapointed they weren't part of the starter classes. Fighter, wizard, rogue and cleric? This isn't first edition...