As the days go by, it seem to me that the only solution to the "Class list" issue is to split the traditional class.
For each archetypal 1-4e class we need:
And let us mix and match between whatever elements the groups uses.
Barbarian:
Savage (background)
Tribesman (background)
Barbarian (rage based tough class)
Berserker (specialty with rage-lite)
"Fearbringer" (scary warrior specialty)
Then in the back of the PHB, show examples that display the class of old.
For each archetypal 1-4e class we need:
- An Ace: A class that exemplifies the traditional views of the class over the editions of its strongest edition but without two many hard fluff only mechanics.
- A Pair of 3s: 2 Backgrounds that display the traditional skills and histories of the class.
- A Pair of Deuces: 2 Specialties that display the common adventuring tweaks that can be applied to main class to reinforce old tropes or applies to other classes to mimic other views of the original class
And let us mix and match between whatever elements the groups uses.
Barbarian:
Savage (background)
Tribesman (background)
Barbarian (rage based tough class)
Berserker (specialty with rage-lite)
"Fearbringer" (scary warrior specialty)
Then in the back of the PHB, show examples that display the class of old.