Should I use Character Classes? Yes.

• What are Classes?
  • They are Classes
• Are they like Jobs?
  • Mostly
• Can I use classes out of a Fantasy setting?
  • Yes
• How do I adapt them to Science-Fiction?
  • It rarely works…
  • But you can use them as they are

• Here’s how to class your characters.

Character Classes & Hierarchies

• Class systems generally have 2 issues, they are Divisive & Unbalanced.
• Classes Divise characters, they create Hierarchies of usefulness & they induce a Rigid system.

Restoring Balance : Spells for Everyone

• Magic grants you a significant edge.
• Often spellcasters have access to more skill types than any other classes.
• They can deal heavy damages from afar.
• They can heal/resuscitate with use of objects.

• All classes need Spells.
• It is a simple matter of balance.
• Generally, you’ll want to use quick-fire spells.
• Except for certain ritual or invocations that will have the effect of a nuclear warhead, your spells should be fast.
• That’s a matter of tempo.
• A sword is fast, an arrow is fast, a fireball should be fast.

• All classes benefit from Spells.
• Magick allows unachievable tasks to be accomplished.
• Warriors can boost their weaponry.
• Rogue can make use of chameleon or lightweight magick.

An Inclusive & Transversal System

• A transversal system revolves around common attributes.
• Most commonly these will be Health/Vitality, Endurance, Agility/Dexterity & Intelligence.
• These main Attributes are used by all characters.
• The manipulation, the quantification, of their importance allows us to create specific classes.
• Hybrid Classes are the final stage of this transversal system.

• Transversality Improves team building.
• It Improves team synergy.
• The team can more easily compensate for each members’ weaknesses thanks to it.

• Do we need specialists?
• Your team needs specific skills, it doesn’t need specific classes.

Everybody’s got a home

• Then, do we need classes?
• Actually, even in system that have banned classes, classes persist.
• If you play a ‘no class’ game where you can be ‘anything you want’, classes persist.

• Classes system will always have their place because they grant us a sense of identity.
• They offer a sense of belonging.
• Much like Alignments do, or Archetypes, Guilds & Covenants, and your favorite weapon.
• It’s not only ours, but it is ours still.
• Class will always return.
• If your character begins as a Soldier, get destroyed by war and decide to become a Priest, returning to Crusader path will be tempting for her.
• If your character starts as a Barbarian, is scared by the vacuity of destruction and turns to the Druidic ways chances are she will defend nature quite Brutally.

• We all have a comfort zone.
• If you are willing to try different characters, you actually need to know where this home is planted, so that you can go for the antipode.
• You’re a Warrior, you want to become a Spellcaster…
• Maybe you’ll keep your axe, maybe you’ll be a Pyromancer.

• Maybe you want to change of weapon, and at the same time you wish you could remain the same person.
• If you ought to be an assassin and you only ever knew the way of the blade & the arrow, honing your skills in Alchemy & Illusion would only make your life easier.
• Assassins needs no particular weapons.
• They only need discretion & efficiency.
• Magick offers both of these.

Melee

• Common melee weapon types are Blades, Blunts & Archery.
• Bows, even if they are remote, are often wielded by melee warriors.
• The Melee bow differs from the Stealth Bow.

• Warriors & Barbarians
• Weapons & Spells
  • 2-handed : Battleaxe, Warhammer, Great Swords, Gatling
  • 1-handed : Axe, Mace & Hammer, Long Swords, Shotgun
  • Spells : Berserk, Impulse, Stoicism, Steel Flesh, Grim Ritual, Remembrance
• Main Attributes : Endurance/Constitution & Strength.

• Soldiers & Military
• Weapons & Spells
  • 2-handed : Halberd, Lance, Great Sword, Machine Gun, Assault Riffle
  • 1-handed : Axe, Mace, Straight/Curved Sword, Bows, Guns & Pistols, Combat Knifes, Explosives
  • Spells : Pledge, Reinforcements, Call to Arms, Steel Turtle, Submarine Tactics
• Main Attributes : Dexterity & Speed.

• Knights & Nobility
• Weapons & Spells
  • 2-handed : Halberd, Great Sword, Riffle
  • 1-handed : Mace, Straight/Curved Sword, Pistol
  • Spells : Voice of the Tyrant, Allegiance, Graceful Onslaught, Humanity’s Arm, Heart of the Savior
• Main Attributes : Dexterity & Strength.

Magick

• Here we’re dealing with Offensive magicks & Arcanes.
• A Spellcaster knowledgeable in the ways of Alteration or Illusion can of course use some Healing spells.
• But the Restauration & Enhancement spells will be reserved to Pacifist classes in this article.

• Wizards & Magicians – Arcane Studies
• Weapons & Spells
  • 2-handed : Staff, Wand, Pole arm, Riffle
  • 1-handed : Dagger, Short Sword, Pistol
  • Spells : Most of them
• Main Attributes : Intelligence & Willpower.

• Sorcerers & Witches – Blood Legacy
• Weapons & Spells
  • 2-handed : Staff, Lance, Shotgun
  • 1-handed : Short Sword, Axe, Whip, Gun
  • Spells : Most Spells related to their Ancestor, their Cult, their Clan/Tribe or their Species
• Main Attributes : Vitality & Intelligence.

• Mages, Chancellors & Advisors
• Weapons & Spells
  • 2-handed : Staff, Ensign
  • 1-handed : Decree/Contract, Book, Ceremonial Sword/Dagger
  • Spells : Power’s Edict, Compulsory call, Transcendance, Ponder the Soul, Deep Teachings
• Main Attributes : Intelligence, Wisdom & Eloquence/Charisma.

Stealth

• Discretion is the main aim of Stealth type character.
• It can be achieved by being literally not visible or by hiding their intentions.
• Which is why merchants, bards or actors are sometimes classified as Stealth.

• Archery vs. Marksmanship
• One who practices archery generally cares about the focus, the skills required to properly practice the discipline.
• Marksmanship is much more utilitarian and focuses on the goal.
  • Crossbows, which may be considered cheating by a true archer, are favored by efficient assassins & rogues
  • Guns in the same manner offer consequent results

• Rogues & Thieves – Moderate Violence
• Weapons & Spells
  • 2-handed : Bow, Crossbow, Assault Riffle
  • 1-handed : Dagger, Mace/Axe, Straight/Curved Swords, Pistols
  • Spells : Light Threat, Demise & Survival, Plundering, Steel Hands, Smell of Gold
• Main Attributes : Dexterity & Agility.

• Scouts & Spies – Speed first
• Weapons & Spells
  • 2-handed : None
  • 1-handed : Dagger, Short Sword, Pistol, Portable Crossbow, TMP & Uzi
  • Spells : Green Blood, Wind’s Embrace, Discretion, Camouflage, Serpentine Tactics
• Main Attributes : Dexterity, Agility & Speed.

• Assassins – Death
• Weapons & Spells
  • 2-handed : Lance, Bow, Crossbow, Assault Riffle, Sniper Riffle
  • 1-handed : Dagger, Straight/Curved Swords, Small Shield, Pistol
  • Spells : Purple Blood, Cold hands, Silent Calls, Crimson Milk, 2 Conditions, Too Late
• Main Attributes : Dexterity & Strength.

Pacifist

• When Conflict is avoidable, they will avoid it.
• Why choose the Peaceful path?
  • Getting a new ally.
  • Resolving a conflict that, otherwise, cannot be resolved by force.
  • Possess complementary skills which will serve you as a Fighter, a Spellcaster or a Rogue, such as Alchemy or Restauration.

• Traders, Salesmen & Representatives
• Weapons & Spells
  • 2-handed : Machine Gun
  • 1-handed : Suitcase, Phone, Short Sword, Pistol
  • Spells : Growth Charter, Customers 1st, Human Relationships, Red Forum, The Way of the People
• Main Attributes : Eloquence, Charisma & Wisdom.

• Crafter, Builders & Engineers
• Weapons & Spells
  • 2-handed : Chains, Rifle
  • 1-handed : Hammer/Mace, Swords, Wrenches, Gun
  • Spells : Problem Solving, The Way of the Machine, Regular Upkeep, All the Keys, Wonderful Inertia
• Main Attributes : Dexterity & Charisma.

• Healers & Medics
• Weapons & Spells
  • 2-handed : Healing Kit
  • 1-handed : Syringes, Dagger, Short Sword, Pistol
  • Spells : Pure Mantle, Autophagy, The Way of Life, Last Remedy, Selflessness, Hospitality
• Main Attributes : Dexterity & Wisdom.