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Message: <blockquote data-quote="thehobb" data-source="post: 6827818" data-attributes="member: 78820">Why play a cleric?:A) If you like being a strategist. Yes, you are in a lot of ways a support class, but through your support you often control the strategy of how the party goes about accomplishing a task, and are often a key element in its success. Being a second rank fighter means you aren't usually stuck up front holding down the BBEG, you can go up there if necessary but it's usually better for you to be the one to react to the changing conditions of the battlefield. You're concerned with the big picture, you keep watch over the party like a general watches over his troops as they execute an operation. When you see a problem, you make an adjustment - a strategically cast Sanctuary or Stone Shape can redirect threats, you can lend ranged combat support with spiritual weapon, close combat support with your mace and healing, whole party support with bless. You are not the tip of the spear but you are a force multiplier.B) When the going gets tough, the tough call for a cleric. You're the guy adventurers call to save them, you're the one that the locals in town won't look upon with suspicion but instead automatic respect. If you like being the one people turn to when they get in trouble, flock to when they're scared, and look to for advice, there is no better class than the cleric.C) Flexibility both in and out of combat. You're a decent fighter, decent spellcaster, and healer, plus you're particularly well equipped to deal with undead, and a lot of your spells are useful outside of combat. You're the one who will automatically have resources in town to call upon when you go to the local temple. There isn't a situation that comes along where you can't contribute in some way, which means you are never bored at the table.D) You get to be holier than thou. Roleplaying opportunities are boundless with a cleric. You can talk down to people from your moral high ground, you can inspire with your strength of faith, and you can be hilarious when going over the top with your exaltations. Roleplaying a cleric is downright fun.</blockquote>

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