My point was that options will be in the DMG to make games more and more like previous editions. There are going to be variant rules and guidelines to help with those styles of play so the DM can customize the experience that he wants, while the character options are already a bit of a mix of...
Olaf, It's been stated that there will be a variant rule listed in the DMG about THAC0, and a more intense grid-based combat like 4e will be there as well... so your wish should be granted, from the looks of it.
For domains, I only know that Death will be released (along with Oathbreaker...