From what I read until now, it seems the new classes are just alternate versions of existing ones, just like the various Samurai incarnations through the ages in Dragon Magazine.
They are all different takes. As long as the ame system is the same I'll play the one I prefer.
Still, I'd darn liked if they called them on something like Warrior, Priest, Mage and Thief. Red Box = Old Skool. Plus, it's awkward to say to people: "What fighter are you playing? An essential one or a handbook one?". Bleargh!
They are all different takes. As long as the ame system is the same I'll play the one I prefer.
Still, I'd darn liked if they called them on something like Warrior, Priest, Mage and Thief. Red Box = Old Skool. Plus, it's awkward to say to people: "What fighter are you playing? An essential one or a handbook one?". Bleargh!