I agree, play the class how you want, it’s one of the major appeals of the game
I remember the first time I encountered systems that aren't strict class + level, and realizing I had so much more freedom to make the ideas I had. D&D (and close relatives) are surprisingly anti-creative.
I agree, play the class how you want, it's one of the major appeals of the game. But a ranger built for archery is a lot of fun to play.
I remember the first time I encountered systems that aren't strict class + level, and realizing I had so much more freedom to make the ideas I had. D&D (and close relatives) are surprisingly anti-creative.
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