Theory of Games
Storied Gamist
Hi En Worlders!
So I was reading through some AD&D material and noticed that "era" of D&D really starting bringing us a variety of new classes. My favorite comes to mind and we also had the "kits" (1e & 2e) that could be considered new sub-classes. It could be argued that the kits paved the way for the explosion of new classes with 3e, 3.5 and 3.75 (PF). It was especially the wealth of new 3PP PF1e classes that drew me to that edition since there were so many, which allowed a very wide range of roleplaying experiences. IME many GMs were pretty strict about what classes they allowed in a campaign, including myself - but I learned to embrace the broad diversity of class options because they could be far more entertaining than "the usual suspects". Some of the classes could be a little OP at times (Summoner FTW!), but IME it was fun GMing campaigns for players "experimenting with new builds" - 'cuz yeah that is and will always be a thing.
Confession Time: what is your Favorite D&D/PF class? WHY is your fav? Tell us about a fun session you had with your favorite class.
Some of you should know by now that the AD&D1e Assassin was very special to me. Totally OP and utterly ridiculous to play. No other class could literally "break the game" like an Assassin - not without that other class reaching higher levels. Assassins were drop-dead-deadly right out of the box. Due to 'DM contractual confidentiality', I can neither confirm nor deny my use of NPC Assassins in the past ...
So I was reading through some AD&D material and noticed that "era" of D&D really starting bringing us a variety of new classes. My favorite comes to mind and we also had the "kits" (1e & 2e) that could be considered new sub-classes. It could be argued that the kits paved the way for the explosion of new classes with 3e, 3.5 and 3.75 (PF). It was especially the wealth of new 3PP PF1e classes that drew me to that edition since there were so many, which allowed a very wide range of roleplaying experiences. IME many GMs were pretty strict about what classes they allowed in a campaign, including myself - but I learned to embrace the broad diversity of class options because they could be far more entertaining than "the usual suspects". Some of the classes could be a little OP at times (Summoner FTW!), but IME it was fun GMing campaigns for players "experimenting with new builds" - 'cuz yeah that is and will always be a thing.
Confession Time: what is your Favorite D&D/PF class? WHY is your fav? Tell us about a fun session you had with your favorite class.
Some of you should know by now that the AD&D1e Assassin was very special to me. Totally OP and utterly ridiculous to play. No other class could literally "break the game" like an Assassin - not without that other class reaching higher levels. Assassins were drop-dead-deadly right out of the box. Due to 'DM contractual confidentiality', I can neither confirm nor deny my use of NPC Assassins in the past ...
