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<blockquote data-quote="steeldragons" data-source="post: 7343695" data-attributes="member: 92511">Yet anOTHer way to go, would be to divvy stats up by general class category but assign groupings of classes to EACH/every attribute.Each attribute, let's say to begin with -initial manual, gets 3 classes to call its own. That, of course, makes the game's initially offing 18 classes...seems kinda big/a lot for starting player choices. BUT, it's certainly one way to go for people who like TONS of options. Or, if you do 2 options per, then you're back at the &quot;standard&quot; average of 12 again.STRENGTH CLASSES: The classes who hit hard.Fighter (obvs): default guy.Barbarian: the hits hard poster child guy.DEXTERITY CLASSES: The classes that are fast and agile.Rogue/Thief: default guy.Ranger: the &quot;move, strike, move, hide, strike, move some more&quot; guy.CONSTITUTION CLASSES: The classes that endure bodily strain.Druid: default guy.Paladin: New twist on an olde classic, the &quot;I endure worldly strain (temptations) in the name of my deity/ideals/oath. I endure sooo much, sooo well, my deity/ideals/oath grants me powers&quot; guy. Wisdom will still be important. Yes. Charisma will still be important. Yes. But make the Paladin class built around being TOUGH -physically (divine health, anyone?), mentally (resisting fears, charms), in battle, in leadership, in general- moreso than &quot;strong&quot; or &quot;wise.&quot; Paladins' aren't greatwarriors because they hit hard. They're great warriors because they are going to STAND THEIR GROUND (physically and ethically/morally) against the torrents of evil and chaos always seeking to bring them down. That guy on the cliff atop a pile of devil bodies. THAT guy. THE Paladin. An exemplar of Constitution.INTELLIGENCE CLASSES: The classes that cast spells.Wizard/Mage: default guy.Warlock: I use smarts and ambition or tricks and deception to bilk power from others.WISDOM CLASSES: The classes that channel power.Cleric: default guy.Monk: the &quot;...focused totality of my spiritual enlightenment...&quot; guyCHARISMA CLASSES: I say make this the long elusive weapons &amp; magic/combo classes attribute.Bard: default guy.&quot;Sorcerer&quot;: spell sword/eldritch knight/bladesinger/innate magic guy.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="steeldragons, post: 7343695, member: 92511"] Yet anOTHer way to go, would be to divvy stats up by general class category but assign groupings of classes to EACH/every attribute. Each attribute, let's say to begin with -initial manual, gets 3 classes to call its own. That, of course, makes the game's initially offing 18 classes...seems kinda big/a lot for starting player choices. BUT, it's certainly one way to go for people who like TONS of options. Or, if you do 2 options per, then you're back at the "standard" average of 12 again. STRENGTH CLASSES: The classes who hit hard. Fighter (obvs): default guy. Barbarian: the hits hard poster child guy. DEXTERITY CLASSES: The classes that are fast and agile. Rogue/Thief: default guy. Ranger: the "move, strike, move, hide, strike, move some more" guy. CONSTITUTION CLASSES: The classes that endure bodily strain. Druid: default guy. Paladin: New twist on an olde classic, the "I endure worldly strain (temptations) in the name of my deity/ideals/oath. I endure sooo much, sooo well, my deity/ideals/oath grants me powers" guy. Wisdom will still be important. Yes. Charisma will still be important. Yes. But make the Paladin class built around being TOUGH -physically (divine health, anyone?), mentally (resisting fears, charms), in battle, in leadership, in general- moreso than "strong" or "wise." Paladins' aren't greatwarriors because they hit hard. They're great warriors because they are going to STAND THEIR GROUND (physically and ethically/morally) against the torrents of evil and chaos always seeking to bring them down. That guy on the cliff atop a pile of devil bodies. THAT guy. THE Paladin. An exemplar of Constitution. INTELLIGENCE CLASSES: The classes that cast spells. Wizard/Mage: default guy. Warlock: I use smarts and ambition or tricks and deception to bilk power from others. WISDOM CLASSES: The classes that channel power. Cleric: default guy. Monk: the "...focused totality of my spiritual enlightenment..." guy CHARISMA CLASSES: I say make this the long elusive weapons & magic/combo classes attribute. Bard: default guy. "Sorcerer": spell sword/eldritch knight/bladesinger/innate magic guy. [/QUOTE]

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