IMO, racial traditions are a much needed thing because every race (in todays society) brings something new to the table. However, with SoE's original theory of any race - any class, initiated with the launch of EQ2, many people created the class they like with the race they liked. The race choice was not necessarily the best race for the class, but then again, the race was not a detriment or advantage to the class they chose.

Now 6+ yrs into the game SoE suddenly decided that racial traditions are a good idea. This may force some players (more hardcore player/raiders) to change their races to better match their classes. Now the second round of changes in less than 6 months.

Unless this is a pure unadultered attempt to have their (SoE's) customers pay an extra fee to make money, SoE should provide every account in good standing (prior to GU 53) one free race change potion.

I dare SoE to prove my theory wrong and do what is right by their customers.