Clint_L
Legend
I think this poll suffers from very unclear definitions.
For example, the identity of a fighter or wizard (formerly "magic-user") is very clear: person who fights, person who uses magic. Everyone gets it, right away.
On the other hand, maybe identity needs to be specific. In that case, the more narrowly defined a class is, the more identity it has. A paladin would therefore be more specific than a fighter, since they are a fighter with an ethos plus faith-based magic. And so on.
In terms of my personal experience, the following are the most confusing to explain to new players:
1. Sorcerer (and it isn't close). "It's like a wizard. But their spells come from inside them, instead of from study. Or maybe from outside them."
2. Ranger: "It's like a fighter. But in nature. And some of them have a pet."
3. Barbarian: "It's like a fighter, who gets very angry. And doesn't wear much."
For example, the identity of a fighter or wizard (formerly "magic-user") is very clear: person who fights, person who uses magic. Everyone gets it, right away.
On the other hand, maybe identity needs to be specific. In that case, the more narrowly defined a class is, the more identity it has. A paladin would therefore be more specific than a fighter, since they are a fighter with an ethos plus faith-based magic. And so on.
In terms of my personal experience, the following are the most confusing to explain to new players:
1. Sorcerer (and it isn't close). "It's like a wizard. But their spells come from inside them, instead of from study. Or maybe from outside them."
2. Ranger: "It's like a fighter. But in nature. And some of them have a pet."
3. Barbarian: "It's like a fighter, who gets very angry. And doesn't wear much."