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Naming the Barbarian? [added battlerager]
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<blockquote data-quote="Istbor" data-source="post: 8103061" data-attributes="member: 6801670"><p>I have never really liked Barbarian as a class name. Named thus to grab Conan fans' attention, and as time went on, does't really describe itself well. If we get technical, a barbarian can be anything, not just a strong man/woman who flies into a rage. </p><p></p><p>I am not sure. I voted Berserker, but I still don't think that is a great fit either, as not all of the class fit that concept. IMO. </p><p></p><p>Warrior would have a better feel to me. Describes what the class does, and isn't formal enough sounding to be a professionally trained martial. I also think Fighter is way too broad and doesn't accurately depict a trained professional in the art of combat. But what would you call them then? Soldier? Mercenary? Veteran? Maybe Champion should be the class name and we find something better for a sub-class? That would then make room for Warrior. </p><p></p><p>Anyhow. At least to Morrus' point above, I think a Barbarian character would probably refer to themselves as a warrior. Changing the name of classes at this point I think is a fun thing to think about, but unlikely.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Istbor, post: 8103061, member: 6801670"] I have never really liked Barbarian as a class name. Named thus to grab Conan fans' attention, and as time went on, does't really describe itself well. If we get technical, a barbarian can be anything, not just a strong man/woman who flies into a rage. I am not sure. I voted Berserker, but I still don't think that is a great fit either, as not all of the class fit that concept. IMO. Warrior would have a better feel to me. Describes what the class does, and isn't formal enough sounding to be a professionally trained martial. I also think Fighter is way too broad and doesn't accurately depict a trained professional in the art of combat. But what would you call them then? Soldier? Mercenary? Veteran? Maybe Champion should be the class name and we find something better for a sub-class? That would then make room for Warrior. Anyhow. At least to Morrus' point above, I think a Barbarian character would probably refer to themselves as a warrior. Changing the name of classes at this point I think is a fun thing to think about, but unlikely. [/QUOTE]
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