Only three old Classes in PHB2?

[hong]

I thought they said that the bard was already pretty much done, and just waiting for a slot in the publication schedule.

 

[Gundark]

So much for seeing all the old classes by PHB2.

Well I can live without the monk and Barbarian (I'm hoping for the bard). Really it's not that big of a deal

 

[PrinceXaxor]

Wait, wait. What about Psionics? It's one thing if they rename the classes, but I don't want it to turn out that Psionics is stuck with a separate book, and still a ginger stepchild. Please, no.

 

[Kesh]

Wait, wait. What about Psionics? It's one thing if they rename the classes, but I don't want it to turn out that Psionics is stuck with a separate book, and still a red-headed stepchild. Please, no.

"T" could be for "Telepath." It has been said that the psychic power source will focus more on mental effects than blasty/utilitarian ones.

 

[Kwalish Kid]

Wait, wait. What about Psionics? It's one thing if they rename the classes, but I don't want it to turn out that Psionics is stuck with a separate book, and still a red-headed stepchild. Please, no.

Please, "red-headed stepchild" is used for references to beating someone or something. "Stepchild" might be appropriate, but leave out the "red-headed".

 

[Fallen Seraph]

Well... Apparently one class will be coming out on DDI exclusively, but prior to the paid-subscription and we know the Bard is done, so perhaps that is it?

We also know the first letters of the PHB2 races from previous video: D, G, G, H & S.

 

[Rechan]

PHBII and its assorted are for new classes, not old ones. And new races. They said that like, back when they announced there would be multiple PHBs.

I'm betting that the D race is Doppelganger. While Changelings and Shifters were first in Eberron, I'm thinking they're going to try and sell them as universal races, as they have a broader appeal than Eberron's high magitechness of the Warforged.

I believe in one of the designer blogs or perhaps a preview, the Shaman was mentioned in passing when discussing leaders, so dollars to donuts we'll see Shaman in the PHBII (along with Barb, Sorcerer and Druid).

The W class is intriguing. It might be the Wilder, but that sounds too close to the Sorcerer's schtick (Wild, untamed magic).

 

[Rechan]

As an unrelated note, Keith Baker mentioned in his blog that he believes the Artificer is coming to DDI next month.

 

[Shawn_Kehoe]

I assumed that PHB II would be coming out around the same time next year ... but if so, this is starting the hype verrrry early.

 

[Alikar]

I assumed that PHB II would be coming out around the same time next year ... but if so, this is starting the hype verrrry early.

I wonder about that. After all if they'll release early next year that would make my life much easier.