[Zoltan]

Specially for spell casters. 1-2 bonus spells for 20 INT or 20 CHA is not good as +1 level.

And about pally's..

Aasmir is the best ECL in my opinion. However, it's not good as a Human Pally. Let's see the stats.

Level 12 Human Paladin

STR 18
CON 12
DEX 12
INT 8
WIS 12
CHA 14

Total: 16

Level 11 Aasmir Paladin (-1 level because of ECL class)

STR 18
CON 14
DEX 12
INT 10
WIS 12
CHA 14

Total:20

Let's compare them..
it's just for fun. Just to share my thoughts ok?

TOTAL HP

+11 HP (+1 level) = +11 HP (CON modifier +1 higher)

Level 11 Aasmir has 110 (10d11) + 22 (11 x 2) = 132 HP

Level 12 Human has 120 (10d12) + 12 (12 x 1) = 132 HP

SKILL POINTS PER LEVEL

2 skill points per level (humans get +1) VS 1 skill points per level (no int modifier)

FEAT

+1 extra feat VS none

CREATION

2 extra skill points at 1st level VS N/A (it's not a big penalty anyway)

THACO

Base Attack +12 (+1 level) VS Base Attack +11 (-1 level, ECL)

RESISTANCE

N/A VS 5 Fire, Cold, Electric Resistance (finally!)

SAVE

+1 save (+1 level) VS +1 fortifude (Con modifier is +1 higher)

Well, choice is yours, All comments welcome!