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<blockquote data-quote="GlassJaw" data-source="post: 1954611" data-attributes="member: 22103">The more I play or use materials that have an alternate class system, the more I find the traditional D&amp;D class system abhorrent.For example, I just started playing in a Midnight campaign.&nbsp; While it is firmly rooted in 3.x, the new classes (Channeler, Defender, Wildlander) allow for incredible customization within the class itself.&nbsp; These are what base classes should be IMO.&nbsp; You can have different people each play the same class and each will be vastly different.&nbsp; This sort of class system also lessens the need to multiclass or take a PrC.To take this class concept one step further, take a look at Grim Tales.&nbsp; Each class is totally generic.&nbsp; You can now the same character concept built totally different by a variety of people.&nbsp; The system allows for a infinite number of combinations and with only 6 classes!&nbsp; With the standard D&amp;D classes, it is much more difficult to diverge from the implied character archtype.&nbsp; The classes end up looking more alike when played by different people.WotC seems intent on churning out more base classes, each more specific and ridiculous than the next.As stated previuously, the current magic system is also a limitation to the class system.&nbsp; The inability for spellcasters to effectively multiclass increases the need for PrC's.&nbsp; Once again, when compared to alternate magic systems, the standard D&amp;D magic system seems dated and limited.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="GlassJaw, post: 1954611, member: 22103"] The more I play or use materials that have an alternate class system, the more I find the traditional D&D class system abhorrent. For example, I just started playing in a Midnight campaign. While it is firmly rooted in 3.x, the new classes (Channeler, Defender, Wildlander) allow for incredible customization within the class itself. These are what base classes should be IMO. You can have different people each play the same class and each will be vastly different. This sort of class system also lessens the need to multiclass or take a PrC. To take this class concept one step further, take a look at Grim Tales. Each class is totally generic. You can now the same character concept built totally different by a variety of people. The system allows for a infinite number of combinations and with only 6 classes! With the standard D&D classes, it is much more difficult to diverge from the implied character archtype. The classes end up looking more alike when played by different people. WotC seems intent on churning out more base classes, each more specific and ridiculous than the next. As stated previuously, the current magic system is also a limitation to the class system. The inability for spellcasters to effectively multiclass increases the need for PrC's. Once again, when compared to alternate magic systems, the standard D&D magic system seems dated and limited. [/QUOTE]

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