Howndawg
Explorer
There has been a lot of speculation about what classes will make the PHB cut and what power source/role they would play. But there has not been much speculation about exactly what about each class will make it unique.
It has been mentioned that fighters are weapon based, rogues are skill based, and wizards have abilities tied into their implements. It could probably safely be assumed that clerics are tied to specific gods.
What about the others? My thoughts:
Barbarian: Relies on primal instinct. Possibly has a totem animal. Perhaps maneuvers are linked to his chosen totem in some way. Bear barbarians can summon great strength while wolf barbarians can move incredibly fast.
Bard: Associated with performance. Maybe bards can focus on specific types, like singing, dancing, or oration.
Druid: Nature guy. Maybe focuses on specific aspects of nature? Like storm druids or earth druids.
Monk: Ki powers. But will it be a subset of martial or its own power source?
Paladin: As opposed to clerics serving gods, perhaps paladins focus on causes, ideals, or codes of honor.
Ranger: Perhaps a battlefield tactician who uses his knowledge of the lay of the land and of his enemies. The guy who jumps for cover behind a tree while pegging the dragon with an arrow exactly where it hurts most.
Sorcerer: Heritage based. Draconic, fey, fiendish, celestial, elemental, etc. Though wouldn't it be weird if a tiefling had celestial heritage?
Those are just my thoughts. Any comments?
Howndawg
It has been mentioned that fighters are weapon based, rogues are skill based, and wizards have abilities tied into their implements. It could probably safely be assumed that clerics are tied to specific gods.
What about the others? My thoughts:
Barbarian: Relies on primal instinct. Possibly has a totem animal. Perhaps maneuvers are linked to his chosen totem in some way. Bear barbarians can summon great strength while wolf barbarians can move incredibly fast.
Bard: Associated with performance. Maybe bards can focus on specific types, like singing, dancing, or oration.
Druid: Nature guy. Maybe focuses on specific aspects of nature? Like storm druids or earth druids.
Monk: Ki powers. But will it be a subset of martial or its own power source?
Paladin: As opposed to clerics serving gods, perhaps paladins focus on causes, ideals, or codes of honor.
Ranger: Perhaps a battlefield tactician who uses his knowledge of the lay of the land and of his enemies. The guy who jumps for cover behind a tree while pegging the dragon with an arrow exactly where it hurts most.
Sorcerer: Heritage based. Draconic, fey, fiendish, celestial, elemental, etc. Though wouldn't it be weird if a tiefling had celestial heritage?
Those are just my thoughts. Any comments?
Howndawg
