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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TwinBahamut" data-source="post: 5994732" data-attributes="member: 32536">This thread reminds me that I've been meaning to revive the "D&D needs a hundred classes" movement. Maybe I'll get around to that sometime soon. Anyways, I certainly don't agree that 8-15 classes is sufficient. For quite some time now D&D has thrived on having far more options than that, and I prefer it that way.Let's see here...We need a few alternatives for each of the major D&D class concepts. A Fighter should be accompanied by a leadership-focused like the Warlord, and it would be nice to see a master of advanced fighting moves like a Warblade or Swordsage. Having a deadly Assassin or magical Ninja to complement the Rogue would be nice. The Sorcerer and Warlock are already a decent start for Wizard alternatives. Having a Runepriest or Invoker would create fun alternatives to the Cleric. Other classics like Paladins and Monks also need to return, of course.On top of that, there needs to be a lot more classes that fill very different niches than those. I vastly prefer classes like the Duskblade over multiclass Fighter/Wizards (in no small part because multiclass characters can't channel a magic spell through a sword), and it is nice to have some different options for that role, as well. It might be nice to have both a Duskblade and a Swordmage, actually.The Druid needs to be in, of course, though I'd like to see a continuation of the 4E split between the Druid who transforms and the Shaman that calls forth spirit companions. The Barbarian is a great iconic class as well, and I like having the Warden around as a more defensive variant of the idea. Bards are also nice, and I'd like to see the 4E Skald Bard in particular be built upon and implemented in 5E.On top of all this, the thing I want to see most are classes that have not been seen before in D&D. I want to see totally new ideas that provide new options and expand the slice of fantasy that D&D supports. 3E and 4E both excelled at providing creative new options (even though the execution faltered quite often), and I'd like to see that continue in 5E.</blockquote>

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