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Teapot Salty
2014-03-16, 04:48 PM
Hey guys. I'm wondering, what's everybody's favorite class? Why? Mine is the ranger. If for no other reason that I'm nostalgic for it being the first class I ever made (my character was sssmarter than the avaridge gnoll) their just so bad ass. Swinging two swords, filling things full of arrows, being strikers. The only problem is, their not very good, but meh. Bard has been giving it a run for its money though. What about you guys? And as always, go nuts.

Knaight
2014-03-16, 05:02 PM
What system is this supposed to be for?

Teapot Salty
2014-03-16, 05:09 PM
What system is this supposed to be for?

Any of them.

Milo v3
2014-03-16, 05:33 PM
Type Ace in Pokemon tabletops, there is just something immensely satisfying about changing the type of moves and your Pokemon.

Dark/Ghost Shedinja anyone?

Knaight
2014-03-16, 05:38 PM
There are a lot of options here. At the edge of the "class" concept but within archetype based design, the Mouseguard Apiarist. You keep bees. Lots of bees. That doesn't sound like much, but given that you are mice bees are big, potentially terrifying creatures. Of which you keep a hive.

Fabletop
2014-03-16, 06:50 PM
Ranger, with the OP.

Very versatile & washes the tropes.

A Tad Insane
2014-03-16, 06:55 PM
Binder, because they managed to pull of occult and heretical in a setting with wizards, dragons, and dozens of gods

mucat
2014-03-16, 07:04 PM
There are a lot of options here. At the edge of the "class" concept but within archetype based design, the Mouseguard Apiarist. You keep bees. Lots of bees. That doesn't sound like much, but given that you are mice bees are big, potentially terrifying creatures. Of which you keep a hive.
In one paragraph, you have made me want to play Mouseguard.

RedMage125
2014-03-16, 07:33 PM
For 3.5e, it's the wizard.

For 4e, it's the Barbarian. One of the two times I've gotten to play instead of DM, I played a Gnoll Rageblood Barbarian. Had a blast

nyjastul69
2014-03-16, 07:34 PM
In one paragraph, you have made me want to play Mouseguard.

It"s a very well written game. I haven't had the chance to play it yet though. :smallmad:

I enjoyed playing a Factotum as much, or more, than any other D&D class.

Stoneback
2014-03-16, 08:10 PM
3.5e Scout. Usually better than a rogue at all of the rogue's jobs. Better flavor.

In Champions, a martial artist with gadgets.

YossarianLives
2014-03-16, 09:14 PM
In 3.5 I've probably had the most fun with bard. Although I once had a pretty epic gnome paladin :smallsmile:

Jay R
2014-03-17, 12:21 AM
Original D&D: Magic-user.
Original D&D with all the expansions: Paladin
Original D&D with all the magazine articles: Bard
AD&D: Elven Mage/Thief
Flashing Blades: Rogue or Gentleman
Flashing Blades with all the expansions: Sailor
Chivalry and Sorcery: Knight or Alchemist
Champions: Martial Artist or Brick (yes, those aren't really classes, but it quacks like a duck.)

Honest Tiefling
2014-03-17, 01:00 AM
Typically whatever is the nerd class. Whatever allows me to substitute reading source books in place of interacting with NPCs is fine by me.

Erik Vale
2014-03-17, 03:21 AM
DnD 3.5: Warlock. At level 12 it can do just about anything, it can be role played in many many ways, and endurance is it's middle name.

PF: Tattooed Sorcerer, such juicy fluff, such nice crunch.

Heroes: Teleporter [not a real class, just general point build]. Sure, you become the parties horse/main mode of transport, but I'm a fantasy fighter bomber, so suck it.

Fallout: 10 Int with Educated. I am better then you at your specializations. Because I get ALL the skill points.

Mass Effect: Infiltrator for coolness, especially with biotic abilities.

Demons Souls: Knight. Easy to tweak to get all the things very easily. Comes with plate to slowly equip for fast rolling.

And that's all off the top of my head.

Prince Raven
2014-03-17, 05:44 AM
I play a lot of stealth games and I really enjoy playing a rogue.
On the other hand, as a bard I can annoy people with my singing in-character.
I find it hard to choose...

ElenionAncalima
2014-03-17, 08:03 AM
I have a weak spot for Bards and Monks. I wish I knew why. For some reason, I come up with my favorite backstories for them...and I enjoy the challenge of making them party assets.

Amphetryon
2014-03-17, 08:56 AM
3.5: Dread Necromancer, Warlock, Crusader, Psychic Warrior, Wilder (order subject to change without notice).

Pathfinder: Torture subdomain Inquisitor or Witch.

Rifts: Glitterboy. :smalltongue: What?

erikun
2014-03-17, 11:15 AM
I'm a big fan of martial healers.

Why? Because I like to tank and like to be the defender. I like being the one that people can rely on the pull their fat out of the fire. I also like being capable of surviving such actions and patching myself up afterwards. :smallbiggrin:

imaloony
2014-03-17, 02:07 PM
I'm usually the rougish guy in the group. I like Rogues, Rangers, and Scouts. Above all else, I HATE mages, though I'll settle for divine spellcasters if need be.
Honestly though, if it's not a pure spellcaster, I'll dabble into just about anything.

I briefly played the 40k RPGs (I doubt I ever will again, however) and when I played those I usually played the Tech-y guys (Tech Marine, Tech Priest, ect)

mephnick
2014-03-17, 09:38 PM
I primarily play PF so I'll go with...Inquisitor, probably.

I like religious stuff in games, but clerics feel a bit bland. Being the badass Batman of whatever God I choose hits me right in the flavour balls.

The Oni
2014-03-18, 12:19 AM
Dark/Ghost Shedinja anyone?

That's just wrong.

So far the coolest class I've seen is the White-Haired Witch archetype from Pathfinder. "I whip my hair back and forth" indeed.

Prince Raven
2014-03-18, 12:34 AM
At least it would be weak to Fairy, plus you could just burn/poison it and laugh.

Qazarar
2014-03-18, 01:07 AM
In whatever game, my favorite class is almost always the Paladin - or at least the closest thing to it.

Anderlith
2014-03-18, 01:12 AM
I like the Artificer, Factotum & Duskblade in 3.5 & I like all the Pathfinder classes.

I usually play one of three different kinds

Wizard/Artificer/Factotum to be the guy with the solution for everything
Paladin
Spellsword

Gnome Alone
2014-03-18, 01:12 AM
3.5: Beguiler. Why, yes I will take a hundred bajillion options, most of which involve messing with people's heads, thank you for asking.

TheOOB
2014-03-18, 02:45 AM
Probably the Beguiler from 3.5. It's extremely well designed, being very powerful in their niche, but still useful outside of it, they fill a party role that doesn't have many good options, and allows you to play an illusionist/enchanting focused character without feeling like you're playing the class wrong.

In fact I love all three of the specialist sorcerer varients(beguiler, war mage, and dread necromancer), though the later two in more of a conceptual way than an execution way.

As for none D&D/d20, I'm going to have to go with Tamori Shugenja from Legend of the Five Rings. They make potion making bad ass.

Kane0
2014-03-18, 03:35 AM
The warlock. It just has so much flavr.
Also it is conpetent and versatile without going overboard.

Honorable mention to the scout and hexblade.

Hytheter
2014-03-18, 06:22 AM
My favourite class is Maths.

Prince Raven
2014-03-18, 06:24 AM
I quite enjoy Biology.

lytokk
2014-03-18, 06:36 AM
Typically, the most mundane of mundanes. I primarily play 3.5 and my favorite would be fighter. I know warblade does it better, but there's something I love about playing the fighter. No real special abilities outside of feats. While everyone around you is getting all of these awesome special abilities, all I've got is a sword and a shield. And that's all I have to fight with. There's just something to be said about knowing all the odds are against you and not really having the power to win, yet still trying anyway.

Even though the analogy isn't perfect, its like being Batman in the Justice League. No super-powers outside of money, he's only human. But you can't break his will to fight.

Joe the Rat
2014-03-18, 08:31 AM
I generally prefer the cunning/sneaky/clever types, which means thief or thief/multiclass when playing the Old Ways.

So lower class.

Kane0
2014-03-18, 05:07 PM
Typically, the most mundane of mundanes. I primarily play 3.5 and my favorite would be fighter. I know warblade does it better, but there's something I love about playing the fighter. No real special abilities outside of feats. While everyone around you is getting all of these awesome special abilities, all I've got is a sword and a shield. And that's all I have to fight with. There's just something to be said about knowing all the odds are against you and not really having the power to win, yet still trying anyway.

Even though the analogy isn't perfect, its like being Batman in the Justice League. No super-powers outside of money, he's only human. But you can't break his will to fight.

I can respect that, you have the quiet nobility of one that has little but does much.

Socksy
2014-03-31, 08:21 AM
Another vote for 3.5e Scout.
In PF, I have an Oracle with Wilder dips which is really fun to play.

Subaru Kujo
2014-03-31, 08:27 AM
Usually love playing rogues. Most of my best character concepts came out of that class. That and I like the idea of a sneaky character that'll do anything (and then some) to win and/or make a profit.

Scots Dragon
2014-03-31, 08:36 AM
From Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition, in order of best to worst:
Mage
Ranger
Bard
Specialist Mage (various types)
Paladin

I also have soft-spots for the barbarian and druid.

DigoDragon
2014-03-31, 09:50 AM
I quite enjoy Biology.

I was more a Physics fan, especially in high school. :smallbiggrin:


For RPGs, generally i like playing a "lovable rogue" type with a little magic on the side. If not that, then usually something very not "human" in the campaign (Like a unicorn on modern Earth, or Kobold in a generic D&D setting) which becomes the party Face.

Spore
2014-03-31, 12:21 PM
Knights in every coleur. I am not talking about boring old human knights astride a horseback. I am talking Halfling Cavaliers on cheetahs, I am talking about Catfolk Paladins with an distaste for chaos. My next project will probably be an Tiefling Samurai trying to keep his inner demon in check. They're first to any type of wild warrior like barbarians.

Manly Man
2014-03-31, 11:28 PM
It really depends on what I'm aiming for. I've always liked the Warblade ever since I figured out all that {scrubbed} but Psychic Warriors are right up with them. I really love to do them in 3.P games especially, moreso when I'm playing gestalt. Swordsages are my favorite martial class to have as a supporting side of a gestalt, or as dips for getting a few good maneuvers when I want them. Crusaders are starting to get up there too, even if they're not quite as fun of a class (though one character I've had the most fun with was a Crusader himself).

I prefer psionics over spellcasting, honestly. The flavor is something I don't mind too much, and in fact I rather enjoy it, but it's just how much smoother the subsystem is compared to most others.

Debuffalo
2014-04-01, 03:17 AM
AD&D 2e: Bard is a better wizard for the first few levels and has an annoying musical instrument.
Hackmaster 4e: Berserker or fighter. The critical hit tables in hackmaster are way too fun.
Houses of the Blooded: Fox(close enough to a class, right?) because beauty is the most hilarious stat.

Eonas
2014-04-01, 05:21 PM
Malconvoker, because the flavor is so cool and the moral questions it raises are so sweet.
Shadow Sun Ninja, for exactly the same reason that I just mentioned. Also, you can turn into a vampire if you let your powers get out of hand. Cool.

The Totemist mechanics are a blast to play with, as well.

DSmaster21
2014-04-02, 11:07 AM
I have a great fondness for Sorcerers. (Though now that I possess the APG I am looking at the alchemist very excitably. [And based on the srd when I get my copy of Ultimate Psionics I will probably Geek out over the wilder too.]) I also have a fondness for fighters and rogues and especially bards and barbarians. Yeah I can't pick just one.

Nerd-o-rama
2014-04-02, 09:33 PM
Paladin.

Forget tiers, forget the haters, I am going to play a paragon of the forces of Good standing before the tides of darkness and Evil with nothing but some steel, his faith, and an extremely manly set of the jaw, and I am going to enjoy every minute of it.

Plerumque
2014-04-03, 04:10 PM
The Truenamer has some of the most badass fluff in 3.5e, as well as (in my opinion) some of the neatest tricks. It's a shame that, well, it's a Truenamer. I'd love to see it updated for Pathfinder, especially as it fits so well with the established lore of the Pathfinder Society. Maybe some day...

EDIT: Well, okay, there's Words of Power, but it's really just alternate spellcasting, not something distinctly different.

Knaight
2014-04-03, 05:36 PM
Paladin.

Forget tiers, forget the haters, I am going to play a paragon of the forces of Good standing before the tides of darkness and Evil with nothing but some steel, his faith, and an extremely manly set of the jaw, and I am going to enjoy every minute of it.

Paladin's in the general preferred sweet spot, tier wise. 3-4 is broadly considered to be where the game works best.

Nerd-o-rama
2014-04-03, 07:14 PM
Paladin's in the general preferred sweet spot, tier wise. 3-4 is broadly considered to be where the game works best.

Well, it has a definite Tier 3 equivalent that does more or less the same things much better mechanically in the Crusader, I just prefer to kick it old-school sometimes.

CombatOwl
2014-04-03, 07:22 PM
Hey guys. I'm wondering, what's everybody's favorite class? Why? Mine is the ranger. If for no other reason that I'm nostalgic for it being the first class I ever made (my character was sssmarter than the avaridge gnoll) their just so bad ass. Swinging two swords, filling things full of arrows, being strikers. The only problem is, their not very good, but meh. Bard has been giving it a run for its money though. What about you guys? And as always, go nuts.

For 2e: Fighter/Mage
For Pathfinder: Bard
For 3.5e: Warblade

Nightgaun7
2014-04-03, 08:06 PM
I love the heck out of Fighters and Paladins in 4E. Druids were great in 3.5. Whatever the closest thing to a techpriest is in any of the Warhammer 40K games. Most other games I play are classless

TerrickTerran
2014-04-03, 08:09 PM
I like monks despite themselves.

(yeah I also strangely like truenamer no matter how bad it is)

Doorhandle
2014-04-04, 05:16 AM
Let's see... Monks and Barbarians are my favorite beatsticks, And I like Magi in theory.

4e, I prefer sorcerers and monks.

Libertad
2014-04-04, 12:19 PM
Tied between the Beguiler and the Warblade. First one's a versatile rogue-done-right with good flavor, second one's a versatile fighter-done-right with good flavor.

Meth In a Mine
2014-04-04, 12:35 PM
I like Fighter. Now I know what you're thinking: WHY MiaM? Why do you like that horrid class?
Well it has a simple role. Unlike the paladin, who needs to be diplomatic, or the barbarian who needs to be a wilderness expert, the Fighter has trained most of his life learning how to kill.
Also, I play primarily Pathfinder, where the fighter is way better than in 3.0/5. My current character is a duergar Foehammer nicknamed the "Steam Shovel", because he barges through multiple enemies with the shock trooper feat, and then uses the combat brute feat with Foehammer archetype abilities to kill them the round after.
In short, I like Fighter because I can pick and choose a combat style I want to play, be it something simple like a Two-Handed Weapon specialist, or something complex like a mage-hunter.