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ianthewizard2012
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Since there is no innate divine healer in 4e, I would like to play Invoker as my choice in divine instead. Is the possibility that it being introduced as one of next two new classes high?
And Psion is also fine to me.
And Psion is also fine to me.
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. . . . . Psionics however are a breed all their own and would be very cool to see.
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Druid will be the next in line after the one they already work on to be released next(after the hunter ranger). Also hunter ranger is not a fighter, it is controller.
. . . . . The Hunter Ranger in Neverwinter is a mix of the two. For in 4e, the Scout focuses on dual-weapons while the Hunter focuses on ranged combat. This is apparent in Neverwinter with the Hunter Ranger's tab ability to switch between Dual-Weapons (Striker) and its Bow (Controller). The Hunter Ranger is a Hybrid class, mixing both the Striker and Controller roles of the Ranger Class.
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but i guess they prefer f... up the class that could be made in an epic ranged or epic melee class making a hybrid and hybrids suck
Good explanation Zeb, however, they featured the Roots heavily in the HR abilities leaning heavily toward the controlling aspect of the class.
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I play CW. But imho, Invoker is a very potential controller class. Since it's a divine class, many of its powers will likely have additional effects to more or less help party members regain hit points. If so, I can foresee that in pve parties it will then become a better choice over CW. We will see.
I would imagine they are quite a bit of work including animations, artwork, skills, feats, etc. Then they have the various class balance issues, since they need to think about both PvE and PvP. Then adding appropriately leveled and skinned (have you noticed how many high level ranger blades are shields?) rewards at all levels of the game, as well as class specific quests and dialog. So it doesn't appear to be a small thing to get this done.
But to the OP, I'd love to see those classes too. Psionics in the game would be fascinating, and could add a whole new level of gameplay - particularly in areas with psionic enemies like the Whispering Caverns.
Considering the sheer number of classes still high on the popular/want list. There is nearly 2 years worth of waiting just to get to the common and easy ones. I expect the more obscure or unpopular choices will either have a very, very, long wait. Or simply have to hope for something fundamental to change in Cryptic's operations.
Honestly, ive never seen Cryptic hold to long term development for more then a year. They have a habit of trying new things and frequently shifting gears on ideas. Anyone who has played past games knows this. Featured episodes looked promising but fizzled after only 4. Adventure packs seemed a good idea, but we only got 2. The comic series, ended as well.
I expect, we will only see this current pace of module releases for a limited time. I expect, we will eventually see Warlock and Druid, as these two have been commented on directly. Beyond that, Paladin and Bard seem the next likely choices. After that, I honestly expect the whole module concept and idea to be switched out for a new development program. That might, or might not, offer new classes.
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I don't believe that's what they were saying, exactly. If I recall, the statement about Druid being a strong contender for upcoming class was dropped in the context of talking about the two classes they had already been working on (one of which being the Hunter Ranger, obviously).
I think the smart money is still on Warlock for Module 3. Would love to see a Druid and many other classes introduced eventually, of course. Class diversity, along with improved dungeon mechanics and a little love for PvP maps and objectives will help this game continue to grow.
Contagion - Cleric
Testament - Wizard
Pestilence - Ranger
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Tried them all but some how it just fellt a bit "meh" boring to play them.
Allways been a hybrid guy my self, close up in their face with both melee and close combat spells aka druid /shaman.
Nothing has been confirmed yet but since the Warlock is the most asked for after HR there's a good chance , they have the next class 50-60% complete then they are probably intending to start with Druid , check this out -
Source - http://www.polygon.com/2013/10/28/5028776/neverwinters-next-expansion-adds-hunter-class-paragon-paths-and-more
This was my take as well.
They say that they are working in such a way as to have two classes in progress at one time.
Ranger is nearing release and Warlock is well under construction. When ranger finishes, they will begin work on the druid. When warlock then finishes next, they will begin work on whatever was going to follow it up. When druid finishes, whatever started being worked on when warlock completed will be well under way and they will start yet another new class.
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It is taking too long for my tastes, though.
I know that it requires work and time to make sure that the class is right, but classes are such an integral part of the D&D character experience, and there are so many yet to be made, and then there is how each plays.
I wanted to try a ranger and a paladin and got neither.
I looked at the classes that were released and tried them all to some degree. I may not have given them all an equal shot, but I gave all of them a shot in terms of a full tutorial run and at least that first real mision in PE, at least once and sometimes twice. I've gotten two different clerics to level 20-something before I felt like I hit a wall and the game felt like it went into hard mode on me.
Only the trickster rogue is a class that I feel comfortable with right now, and I am pretty sure that when I say 'comfortable' I mean 'not a very good rogue, but at least I don't totally suck at it'.
And that is all the more reason for why they should get more classes using more different mechanics out there.
Not only does it let the people play what they want, but it gives players a chance to find a class that they are naturally better at and/or more comfortable with, which certainly doesn't hurt their chance of enjoying the game.
Daily powers and encounter powers would be like attack/defend ... same as all chars... for example cast immobilize and zombie hands would erupt from the ground and grab the NPC for xy time.. or for slow down zombies erupt and attach to npc - slowing it down...
lvl 50 Power that grant him to revive any npc for xy time duration (tab slot)...
The list goes on...
All those Thayan Necromancers attacking Neverwinter might disagree with you.
So? D&D has gelatinous cubes. Dosent mean you can be one as a playable class.
Necromancy is just something that's learned. Like any other type of spellcasting specialization. You can't learn how to be a gelatinous cube. You could theoretically learn how to be a necromancer.
The people running Neverwinter have showed us they don't mind pushing the limits here already. We have several undead companions. Ghost, Helmite Ghost, Skeletal Dog, and the skeleton from the halloween event. So summoning undead doesn't seem to be a taboo for them or Neverwinter in general.
I don't actually think we'll see a necromancer class anytime soon. Its taking them to long to get Ranger and Warlock out the door. And it sounds like druid is next. All I'm saying is that I wouldn't rule it out as something that might eventually happen. Especially since they already had to make some of the spells for enemies.
Necromancy does exist in 4e. It's originally published in Heroes of the Fallen Lands with more detail in Heroes of Shadow. At 1st level you choose a specialization one option includes necromancy. There's a few backgrounds, themes and many many feats to flesh it out.
That said, 4e pets are not really based on having quantity, but rather just one that you synchronize with closely.
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I would very much like to play as one. Or have an augment that looks like a miniature one. Cryptic pls