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==Rules of Play==

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Playing a class in a [[Battlegame]] is a chance to combine physical abilities with tactical and strategic acumen to achieve victory. Classes in Amtgard are designed so that each one brings a unique and valuable [[abilities|set of skills]] to the field which can be used as part of a team. Often abilities which do not seem useful to you personally may be invaluable when used on teammates. Before picking a class for a game it is important to understand a few simple concepts.

===Portraying A Class===
This section contains a few examples of archetypal medieval and fantasy character types. While the names of the classes reflects a European centric viewpoint, that does not define how you must portray them. You can easily play the [[Barbarian]] or [[Warrior]] classes as a samurai or the [[Healer]] as a necromancer. With a little flair and creativity, the [[Scout]] class makes an excellent pirate. Your character and persona are defined through your actions and behavior, not the name of the class that gives you your abilities. The classes exist in a strict form to maintain game balance on the field; it is up to you to give them life, substance, and personality.

'''Classes are listed in the following manner: '''
===Class Format===
; '''Name''':The name of the class.
; '''[[Role-play]] Suggestion''':This lists historical or fantasy examples of each class plus a brief overview.
; '''[[Garb]]''':Garb that is required to denote playing the class. You are required to dress in medieval/swords and sorcery looking garb in addition to the class specific garb. Failure to do either will result in playing the [[Peasant]] class.
; '''Requirements''':A few classes list experience requirements. If you do not meet these requirements you may not play nor gain credits in that class.
; '''[[Look The Part]]''':{{:Look The Part}}
; '''[[Armor]]''':Maximum [[Armor Points|point value]] of armor the class may wear. You can wear armor with a point value higher then you are allowed use of, but in these cases the armor simply gives you the maximum allowed for your class. <br>'''Example:''' ''a [[Scout]] wearing full plate still only gets three points from it.''
;'''[[Shields]]''':Largest size shield available to a class.
;'''[[Weapons]]''':Types of weapons the class can use.
;'''Levels and Abilities''':Most classes receive [[abilities]] at each level. Some abilities are presented as a choice. Ability choices may be changed before each new game. When an ability is made [[Charge|chargeable]] at a higher level or through an [[Archetype]], all instances of that ability gained through the class are made chargeable, including [[Look the Part]]. Any ability choice presented as ‘Pick x of y’ allows you to choose up to x of the following y abilities. No duplicates may be chosen.

===[[Monster]]===
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===[[Peasant]]===
{{:Peasant}}

===[[Credits and Levels]]===
{{:Credits and Levels}}
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==List of Standard Classes==
* [[Anti-Paladin]]
* [[Archer]]
* [[Assassin]]
* [[Barbarian]]
* [[Bard]]
* [[Color]]
* [[Druid]]
* [[Healer]]
* [[Monk]]
* [[Monster]]
* [[Paladin]]
* [[Peasant]]
* [[Scout]]
* [[Warrior]]
* [[Wizard]]

==Class Starting Equipment==
{| class="wikitable"
! Class
! Weapons
! Armour
! Shields
|-
| Anti-Paladin
| All Melee, Javelins
| 4
| Large
|-
| Archer
| Dagger, Short, Bow
| 2
| None
|-
| Assassin
| Dagger, Short, Long, Light Thrown, Heavy Thrown, Bow
| 2
| None
|-
| Barbarian
| All Melee, Javelins, Rocks
| 3
| Medium
|-
| Bard
| Dagger, Magic Staff
| 0
| None
|-
| Druid
| Dagger, Magic Staff
| 0
| None
|-
| Healer
| Dagger, Magic Staff
| 0
| None
|-
| Monk
| All Melee, Heavy Thrown
| 1
| None
|-
| Paladin
| All Melee, Javelins
| 4
| Large
|-
| Peasant
| Single Short
| 0
| None
|-
| Scout
| Dagger, Short, Long, Heavy Thrown, Bow
| 3
| Small
|-
| Warrior
| All Melee, Javelins
| 6
| Large
|-
| Wizard
| Dagger, Magic Staff
| 0
| None
|}

''See also [[Classes Made Easy]].''

==Links==
*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20021129203452-Guests.txt&dir=General Different Fighting Styles] by [[Glorious]]
*[http://www.electricsamurai.com/main_page.pl?action=view_article&file=20090522120845-Guests.txt&dir=General Get Some Class!] by [[Judas]]
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