Best Class for a new player

[Klaus]

Barbarian. Fighters are more challenging to play, since all those feats require knowing the rules to know what to do with them. Barbs are simple---point, kill.

Sorcerer is also good.

Quoted For Truth.

 

[Clueless]

I'm sort of stunned so many people have chosen the Fighter class. With so many feats it can quickly become a very notes intensive class to play. Think of all the weapons, combination of weapon attacks, feat special attacks, stacking of bonuses from allies, etc.

I think the idea they're thinking is that fighter is a good way to start, then then quickly branch out from there once the basics of attack, damage, and skill rolls are done. A decent training wheels character so to speak.

 

[catsclaw227]

I voted fighter, barbarian and sorcerer, but I am not sure. I am in the same quandry, possibly introducing my wife to the game with my long-time RPG buddies.

This will be interesting.

 

[Zencore]

Sorry, I was bad and voted before I fully read the poll description. I, like many others said fighter, but I didn't notice the 9th level clause...

At 9th level, I'd change my vote to Barbarian.

But like others have mentioned, I prefer to start newbies at level 1.

 

[catsclaw227]

But like others have mentioned, I prefer to start newbies at level 1.

Yes, I agree. There is no way in hell I am starting my wife at 9th level. She would become overwhelmed very early. 1st level is the way to go.

 

[Agamon]

Start a newbie at 9th? Sucks to be him.

Fighter
Ranger
Rogue

I think "What is the worst class?" is a better question. I almost started a poll, but you can just take this one in reverse, really.

Wizard
Bard
Monk

 

[Storyteller01]

Fighter. They're simple to built at low levels, and the complexity increases as the character levels. Gives new players a learning curve.

It's also less likely to frustrate them with constant character death, at least until they master the combat mechanics.

 

[KingCrab]

Fighter or Cleric.

Reason: Can be heavily armored and have okay hp.

Fighter: A new player can get help with picking simple feats like toughness and weapon specialization, then hack away.

Cleric: One focusing on healing, since buffing is more complex. Player sits in a tin can and heals others. Maybe clubs something with a mace.

Worst choice would have to be rogue. Their massive sneak attack damage makes running into combat tempting, yet they die very easily if they aren't played right.

 

[TheAuldGrump]

Bar
Bar Bar
Barbarian!
(Bar bar bar, barbarian!)
You got me rockin' and a rollin', rockin' and a reelin' barbarian!

The Auld Grump, because I got no sleep last night, and am under the temprary delusion that joke is funny...

 

[Greylock]

A spontaneous caster noob will surely regret some of his spell selections. Better be ready to hand-wave some rules.

Voted Fighter, but I could also be persuaded that Ranger is a better first-time gamer choice.