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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Cheiromancer" data-source="post: 933650" data-attributes="member: 141">Re: ???The class levels are mechanics- the flavor and background depends on the player, and the interpretation of a level could vary greatly from one character to another.For example, a melee type character learns a couple of new tricks with the sword- is this a BAB increase and (possibly) a new feat from a level of fighter, or is it a die of sneak attack damage from a level of rogue?  Or a BAB increase from another class entirely?  The player can describe his character as gaining increased prowess in combat, but there are a lot of ways he could mechanically implement this increase.A duelling type character improves his speed and endurance, and knows how to emotionally trigger a burst of adrenaline for greater combat effectiveness- in other words, he took a level of barbarian.  This doesn't mean that he has gone and spent a few years on the wild frontier, living with a tribe of illiterate, mead-swilling savages.A character spends some time in an urban environment, and becomes more competent in polite society.  This can be expressed by taking a level of rogue, and spending ranks on diplomacy, sense motive and bluff.  It does not mean he has robbed anyone or engaged in a break and entry!The classes presented in the rules have a lot of typical associations and archetypes, but I don't think they are mandatory.  If a player wishes to take the mechanics of a class, and adapt the flavor of it to suit his character, I think that is a fine idea.IMHO, YMMV, etc.</blockquote>

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