So it's come up a few times recently that the word 'barbarian' isn't necessarily the best choice for the class. Or maybe it is? That's what I'm here to find out!
The reasoning is that 'barbarian' means uncivilized or uncultured - it's derogatory. It's used as an insult, and people don't usually refer to themselves with insults, only other people. Barbarian either means cruel and barbaric, or primitive and brutish. And the class abilities have nothing to do with that -- they're all about raging.
The counterpoint is, of course, Conan and others. That 'barbarian' in this context refers to a particular archetype.
Anyway, some alternatives have been mentioned. Ravager, Rager, Berserker. I'm going to guess that most folks will vote for Barbarian, but I'm curious.
(I've added Battlerager to the list now, but you might have to change your vote if you like it more than your previous vote)
The reasoning is that 'barbarian' means uncivilized or uncultured - it's derogatory. It's used as an insult, and people don't usually refer to themselves with insults, only other people. Barbarian either means cruel and barbaric, or primitive and brutish. And the class abilities have nothing to do with that -- they're all about raging.
The counterpoint is, of course, Conan and others. That 'barbarian' in this context refers to a particular archetype.
Anyway, some alternatives have been mentioned. Ravager, Rager, Berserker. I'm going to guess that most folks will vote for Barbarian, but I'm curious.
(I've added Battlerager to the list now, but you might have to change your vote if you like it more than your previous vote)