| Dedthom | 22 Jun 2009 1:26 p.m. PST |
I am looking for fantasy RPGs that have a large number of "classes" for the players to choose from. Of course this being said, DnD3.X had so many OGL books with everything from the ludicrous to the sublime but I am looking for other rules systems that have so many classes that any player could find something that fit their character concept.
I am requesting this because I prefer classless systems but I seem to recall a game from the past that had a large number of classes all of which were more like profession. Kinda of a "this is what you do not what you are" system.
I like WHFRP and all the professions in it but find the advancement system still a bit wonky. Really what if you want to be a rat catcher for the rest of your life? |
| Farstar | 22 Jun 2009 1:33 p.m. PST |
Rolemaster has a lot of classes, and a skills system on top. The fantasy iterations of GURPS and Hero both handle "professional skills" in a "fill in the blank" fashion. You've already mentioned D&D3.x
Between the OGL publications for 3.0 and the WotC books for 3.5, even an index is many pages long. Ars Magica covers jobs without being too concerned with "classes". Chivalry & Sorcery probably covers all the details you want, and a large trunkload of details you don't want. Remember to bring your RPN calculator. |
| Phil Walling | 22 Jun 2009 1:39 p.m. PST |
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| RubberRonnie | 22 Jun 2009 1:41 p.m. PST |
Warhammer rpg had loads when I used to play it years ago (I think you could even be a ratcatcher). |
| napthyme | 22 Jun 2009 2:17 p.m. PST |
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| blackscribe | 22 Jun 2009 2:17 p.m. PST |
OCCs/RCCs from Palladium Fantasy? |
Dervel  | 22 Jun 2009 2:34 p.m. PST |
Sounds a little like Runequest. If I remember right Runequest was also a "you get better with what you use" system. Similar to the Dungeon Siege video game. i.e. if you used a sword during a fight, then you have a chance to get better using it. |
| mweaver | 22 Jun 2009 3:49 p.m. PST |
The second edition of the Warhammer RPG (now released through Fantasy Flight games) still has a ton of professions. |
| rmaker | 22 Jun 2009 4:01 p.m. PST |
Adventures in Fantasy – if you can find a copy. |
| mrwigglesworth | 22 Jun 2009 5:45 p.m. PST |
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| BigJoeDuke | 22 Jun 2009 6:10 p.m. PST |
GURPS. Anything you imagine you want to be..be it…And you really only need one book, though the supplements can expand your horizons… |
| The Jim Jones Cocktail Hour | 22 Jun 2009 10:36 p.m. PST |
The Prostitution Game AKA 'the game'. Judging by the Sunday papers it's participants, both providers and clients, come from all walks of life, including politicians, motor racing bosses and senior members of the judiciary, indeed I understand the role playing aspect is particularly popular with these groups. You even have dungeon masters and mistresses. ;-) |
| Elric Of Melnibone | 23 Jun 2009 12:39 p.m. PST |
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| mikeah | 25 Jun 2009 7:21 p.m. PST |
Sengoku. Yea not normally considered fantasy, but it is. Fantastically rich world extremely detailed and wonderfully supported by movies and history. No character classes but hundreds of occupations. You could have a full rich life as a nun,  , assassin, criminal, merchant or noble. You can be a wandering monk seeking enlightenment or a ronin seeking fame. Take revenge for your family, or seek glory wealth and power. No limits really. It's more about the role play than the combat. But if you like combat, there is no better game or world than old Japan. |
| Hexxenhammer | 26 Jun 2009 9:02 a.m. PST |
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| Rassilon | 09 Jul 2009 10:51 p.m. PST |
Harnmaster 3.0 from Columbia games. |
| Weasel | 11 Jul 2009 12:31 p.m. PST |
Runequest and Burning Wheel. |
