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===<u>'''General Rules'''</u>===
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Combat classes are designed for use in [[V9: Combat Activities|combat activities]].

Playing an activity with combat classes will introduce special [[V9: Abilities and Effects|abilities]] and powerful effects into the game, including enchantments, healing, fireballs, and a slew of verbal magic, which allow players to affect each other at a distance without making physical contact.

Each combat class brings a unique set of abilities and equipment limitations to the battlefield. These classes are designed to be played alongside each other as part of a team or adventuring party. While each class offers a flexible playstyle, there will always be some classes that are better tailored to certain tasks than others. Take the time to read the playstyle summaries, talk with veteran players, and try a few out on the battlefield to help you find the class that is best suited for your preferred playstyle.

'''CAN I CHANGE MY COMBAT CLASS?'''<br>
Players may change their combat class freely between activities. You can play [[V9: Scout| Scout]] during your first game, switch to a [[V9: Wizard| Wizard]] for some roleplay, and then finish the day as a [[V9: Paladin| Paladin]]. You can choose to play each of these as the same [[V9: Roleplay|character]] or change it up at your leisure. Since [[V9: Credits and Levels|progression]] is tied to your ORK account, you can play any character as any class, up to the highest [[V9: Credits and Levels|level]] you have unlocked in that class.
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!colspan="2" style="width: 30%"|'''Description'''
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!colspan="2" |'''Playstyle'''
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!colspan="2" |'''Class Identifier'''
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!colspan="2" |'''Weapons'''
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!colspan="2" |'''Shields'''
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!colspan="2" |'''Armor'''
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====<u>Class Name</u>====
This is the name of the class.

The names used to describe the classes do not define how you must play and portray them. Your character and persona are defined through your actions, [[V9: Garb|garb]], and [[V9: Roleplay|roleplay]] choices, not the name of the class or the [[V9: Abilities and Effects|abilities]] it gives you. The classes exist here in this form to support the execution of game mechanics; it is up to you to give them life, substance, and personality. 
*For example, you can choose to play the [[V9: Barbarian| Barbarian]] class as a Samurai, or the [[V9: Healer| Healer]] class as a Cultist. With a little flair and creativity, the [[V9: Druid| Druid]] class makes an excellent Alchemist. 

With that in mind, the class name listed in each class profile is the universal term all players must acknowledge regardless of whether they are playing that class with a stereotypical presentation or something different.
*For example, someone playing Barbarian to represent a Samurai must still acknowledge that they are the Barbarian class and respond appropriately when they are identified as a Barbarian during gameplay.

====<u>Class Description</u>====
This briefly describes and explains the inspiration for the class in Amtgard, as well as provides some typical examples of the class in history and/or pop culture. While players are free to roleplay any class in any manner, you will find that the abilities and presentation are generally centered around the themes presented here.

====<u>Class Playstyle</u>====
This briefly explains the intended playstyle for the class by providing some keywords to crystallize their role on the battlefield. As with the class descriptions above, this text does not force a player to fight a certain way, nor does it prevent experimentation, however the equipment and abilities for each class are generally intended to support the playstyles expressed here.

====<u>Class Identifier</u>====
This lists the [[V9: Visual Indicators|visual indicator]] that is required to denote you are playing the class, usually a [[V9: Sashes|Sash]]. This identifier must be worn at all times during [[V9: Combat Activities|combat activities]]. A player without a class identifier can only play the [[V9: Peasant| Peasant]] class.

While not required, players are also encouraged to dress in [[V9: Garb|thematic garb]] in addition to wearing the class-specific identifier.

====<u>Class Equipment</u>====

<ul><li>'''WEAPONS:''' This will denote the weapon types available to the class. If the weapon types are presented as a list, players may freely switch between available weapon types over the course of the activity. If the player is required to ‘choose’ one or more options, then the choice must be locked in with the rest of class customization and cannot be changed during the course of the activity.</li><br>

<li>'''SHIELDS:''' This will denote the shield sizes available to the class. If the shield size is presented as “up to X size”, players may freely use any shield equal or smaller than that size and may switch between available shield sizes over the course of the activity. If the player is required to ‘choose’ one or more options, then the choice must be locked in with the rest of class customization and cannot be changed during the course of the activity.</li><br>

<li>'''ARMOR:''' This denotes the maximum armor point value the class may receive from Physical Armor. This limit is only applied after armor point totals are fully calculated and averaged. If the player is required to ‘choose’ one or more options, then the choice must be locked in with the rest of class customization and cannot be changed during the course of the activity.</li></ul><br><br></div></div>

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