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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Feb 19, 2022 2:14:31 GMT -5
There may be more and if I or someone else finds more, they can be added to this post. After the three core classes the only ones
I normally use are the Paladin and the Ranger.
OD&D CLASS | SOURCE | NOTES
Fighting Man | Wood Grain Box | Core Class
Magic User | Wood Grain Box | Core Class
Cleric | Wood Grain Box | Core Class
Thief | Supplement I: Greyhawk | Optional Class
Paladin | Supplement I: Greyhawk | Optional Sub Class
Assassin | Supplement II: Blackmoor | Optional Class (IMO EVIL/NPC only)
Monk | Supplement II: Blackmoor | Optional Class
Druid | Supplement III: Eldritch Wizardry | Optional Sub Class
Bard | Strategic Review #2.1, p11 | Optional Class
Ranger | Strategic Review #1.2, p. 4 | Optional Sub Class
Illusionist | Strategic Review #1.4, p. 5 | Optional Sub Class
Barbarian | White Dwarf #4 | Optional Sub Class
Beserker | Dragon #3, p.27 | Optional Sub Class
Samurai | Dragon #3 | Optional Sub Class
Idiot | Dragon #3, p.28 | Joke Class
Jester | Dragon #3, p.28 | Joke Class
Scribe | Dragon #3, p.23 | Good NPC Class
Healer | Dragon #3, p.22 | Good NPC Class
Alchemist | Dragon #2 | Good NPC Class
Witch | Dragon #5 | Optional Sub Class
Witch | Dragon #20 | Optional Sub Class
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Feb 24, 2022 0:55:53 GMT -5
My initial thoughts are also to allow the Paladin and Ranger. Thinking...
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Post by hengest on Mar 17, 2022 22:29:17 GMT -5
I guess this is a different question, but I am seriously inclined to drop cleric, at least as a PC class.
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Mar 19, 2022 10:21:40 GMT -5
I guess this is a different question, but I am seriously inclined to drop cleric, at least as a PC class. I don't think this is unreasonable at all. Several options come to mind. First, the cleric could be a variant magic-user by eliminating the class and keeping the spell list. Second, the cleric could be emulated by using some sort of kit-like addon to another class OR writing up a "cleric option" for each class taht would modify the base class. For example, a militant cleric would be part of the fighting-man class. Maybe the fighting man could give up one of the hit dice advancements at certain levels for access to the clerical spell list or something like that? A scholarly cleric would be part of the magic-user class. These are just quick ideas with no real testing or anything; just spit balling. |
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Post by hengest on Feb 9, 2024 23:14:36 GMT -5
I am not dogmatic about this at all, but I really don't see the need for so many classes. Seems like a ref could easily make up whatever. Although I'm not so good at class design myself...I dunno. Just feels like overkill, as to me it seems easy to differentiate characters even within a class. They don't need to know they're FMs or MU's, do they? I agree with your suggestions, or I guess I like them rather than agree with them, The Semi-Retired Gamer. Sorry for the delay in replying. |
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Feb 10, 2024 8:21:17 GMT -5
I am not dogmatic about this at all, but I really don't see the need for so many classes. Seems like a ref could easily make up whatever. Although I'm not so good at class design myself...I dunno. Just feels like overkill, as to me it seems easy to differentiate characters even within a class. They don't need to know they're FMs or MU's, do they? I agree with your suggestions, or I guess I like them rather than agree with them, The Semi-Retired Gamer . Sorry for the delay in replying. No worries at all. Life gets way too busy these days. |
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