The differences between Class-Based and Skill-Based RPGs. Do you prefer levels with increasing hitpoints and powers? Or do you prefer choosing your character's individual skills and abilities? Both have their advantages and potential hurdles.
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00:00 Intro 01:48 More Gray Than Absolutes 02:24 Class-Based Games 03:58 Easy to Scale Obstacles 04:24 Clear Improvement Paths 04:51 Defined Roles 05:19 Gaining Levels is Fun 05:34 Becoming More Powerful 06:16 Skill-Based Games 07:40 No Molds 09:24 Skills Improve Individually 12:17 Regular Improvements 12:58 Hit Points Don't Greatly Increase 14:20 One-Trick Ponies 16:09 Painfully Average 16:43 Easy to Bring in New Characters 17:43 Lots of Exceptions 19:40 Comes Down to Preferences 21:22 Thanks and Outro
