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As the game will not feature "classes," how open will our options as far as class-like specialization be?
It's a given that one could easily become a warrior, sneak, or wizard given some proper skill use, but what of the more specialized character archetypes that lend depth, immersion, and general awesomeness to many RPGs?
One of my favorite classic character types is the Bard. Music was a large part of culture in the times surrounding the Middle Ages from which SG is drawing, so will this come along into the game? And if so, to what extent? Will Bards be respected, or urchins begging on the street? On a more extreme scale, will I be able to aim to be someone like this:
or this:
Another character type I adore is the Cleric. Whether playing a zealot devoted to smiting all un-believers or a kind brother or sister who helps those in need, servitude to a deity is a favorite of mine in RPGs. This also brings up the question of religion in Sui Generis: Will there be a dominant church? Will the God(s) of this realm be active and well-known, or abstract and uncertain?
It's a given that one could easily become a warrior, sneak, or wizard given some proper skill use, but what of the more specialized character archetypes that lend depth, immersion, and general awesomeness to many RPGs?
One of my favorite classic character types is the Bard. Music was a large part of culture in the times surrounding the Middle Ages from which SG is drawing, so will this come along into the game? And if so, to what extent? Will Bards be respected, or urchins begging on the street? On a more extreme scale, will I be able to aim to be someone like this:
or this:
Another character type I adore is the Cleric. Whether playing a zealot devoted to smiting all un-believers or a kind brother or sister who helps those in need, servitude to a deity is a favorite of mine in RPGs. This also brings up the question of religion in Sui Generis: Will there be a dominant church? Will the God(s) of this realm be active and well-known, or abstract and uncertain?
