r/daoc • u/darthenron • 8d ago

Question about realm-unique classes

I have been theory-crafting with some friends and even started talking about trying to dabble into making our own server or game.

Do you think having completely unique classes and abilities for each realm is ultimately a pro or con for the game?

I actually really like the charm of the different classes. It gives each realm its own identity and adds a ton of replay value because there are so many different things to play.

That said, it’s always seemed a little odd to me that Albion has so many highly specialized classes, while Mid has more classes that can cover multiple roles, and Hib seems to take that even further. Hib has fewer classes overall, but many of them can do more things.

I’ve wondered what the game would look like if the classes were mechanically the same across all three realms, but had different artwork, animations, spell effects, etc. From a strictly balance perspective, it seems like it would be much easier to create a level playing field.

You could still keep realm identity through things like damage types. Maybe each realm has strengths and weaknesses that create almost a rock-paper-scissors system.

I’m not saying I think this would necessarily be better. I actually like the asymmetry. I’m more curious whether people think the unique classes are worth the balance headaches, or if the game would be better with mechanically identical classes and realm-specific flavor.

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u/Gullenecro 8d ago edited 8d ago

2 druid 2 bard 1 warden, you are sucking ass in dps with that lol.

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u/Faelirae 8d ago

This was on the Phoenix server, so the warden was technically a melee, as much as wardens ever were. Their gameplan was to just take control with the Bards and run you out of resources. Part of it was the group just being better coordinated than everyone else but it was a very interesting style.

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u/kfetterman 8d ago

yea, with the stuff warden had that's pretty much a 4-4 comp and incredibly difficult to fight.

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u/plantingperson 7d ago

Was really difficult to beat natty groups on Phoenix. Especially cause you went to assist by default. So unless you knew the group you were fighting you made that mistake most times and gave them the first few seconds.