Thief wasn't an RPG and it was brilliant. I don't have a problem with it being an FPAA: there hasn't been a good one out since Thief 2. I've been waiting a long time for something like this...

Everything I've read, however, does indicate that there will be conversation and there will be levelling up. And it isn't just there for filler: the choices you make in both regards matter.
Im not really into Thief, great game, just not my thing, Im all about deus ex, system shock 2 & arx fatalis. Thief lacks the depth that those three has.
It would have helped if I played thief before DX and the rest, but no I played in 2012.
I have been enjoying system shock 1 more, I just prefer shooting over stealth (+ it has other things like inventory management & upgrades), but the best is having the option to do both shooting & stealth when I please. I probably use stealth the most in arx fatalis for stealing and because there is no guns.
In Dishonored I know there is still leveling up, reactive game world, choice & consequence, freedom, Immersion/simulation design all the stuff I love, so it still is my most anticipated game this year. Anyway maybe I just misunderstood them in the video too, we shall see.
we need info!
Still I am Being negative, The game will be great, best of 2012 that much is certain.