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<blockquote data-quote="TrippyHippy" data-source="post: 7319586" data-attributes="member: 27252">The 'core four' Classes aren't as much of a binding factor as they used to be because a lot of the key abilities (combat, magic, healing, stealth) are effectively levied out among a wider range of classes. Bards, for example, can make effective healers so that the requirement for a Cleric in the party is lessened. Rangers too can be a party healer. Most classes have access to spell lists. Any class can pick up stealthy skills and fight with some proficiency (even Wizards can be built to fight with magic these days). In terms of the archetypal D&amp;D party, with the core four of Fighter, Wizard, Cleric, Rogue - the classic 'all rounder' was nominally the Bard. However, I could also see a Paladin, Barbarian or Ranger also complimenting a typical party well as they boost the core fighting ability of the party with a few extra augmented aspects. Sorcerers and Druids I see as effective alternatives to Wizards and Clerics, respectively, but could occasionally step on their shoes if they are in the same party. Monks and Warlocks are possibly a bit of an indulgence, I guess, but nevertheless fun to play.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="TrippyHippy, post: 7319586, member: 27252"] The 'core four' Classes aren't as much of a binding factor as they used to be because a lot of the key abilities (combat, magic, healing, stealth) are effectively levied out among a wider range of classes. Bards, for example, can make effective healers so that the requirement for a Cleric in the party is lessened. Rangers too can be a party healer. Most classes have access to spell lists. Any class can pick up stealthy skills and fight with some proficiency (even Wizards can be built to fight with magic these days). In terms of the archetypal D&D party, with the core four of Fighter, Wizard, Cleric, Rogue - the classic 'all rounder' was nominally the Bard. However, I could also see a Paladin, Barbarian or Ranger also complimenting a typical party well as they boost the core fighting ability of the party with a few extra augmented aspects. Sorcerers and Druids I see as effective [I]alternatives[/I] to Wizards and Clerics, respectively, but could occasionally step on their shoes if they are in the same party. Monks and Warlocks are possibly a bit of an indulgence, I guess, but nevertheless fun to play. [/QUOTE]

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