My thoughts on a delightful thread.
I am disappointed by the Paladin's long life. Not from a gameplay perspective (I have no real opinions on 5e Paladins from a gamplay perspective)- I just hate Paladins. Completely irrational and unjustified, but it's there.
Now, I am surprised that the Bard won. That said, I really do like the Bard's gameplay mechanics in 5e. IMO, they may be the best. I've only DM'd 5e, but I'd give serious consideration to playing a valor bard. Or even the other dude. They seem like fun from a gameplay perspective. That said- I mean, lutes? Lyres? Music dude? Do we kill orcs, or play them delightful selections from the Ye Olde Jukebox? It's a bit of cognitive dissonance, enjoying the gameplay mechanics while disliking the class concept. But that's just me.