In a previous post I explained how Caverns of Underkeep will not have any classes.

Well, I lied.

I just added a character creation screen to the current build and I implemented some character classes.

However, I still claim that Caverns of Underkeep is not an RPG, so the classes represent game options rather than roleplaying options.

So far I have added six vocations:

• Adventurer - Normal, the default. Pretty boring.
• Beserker - Cannot wear any body armour or equip any shields. In return there is a 5% chance that they do double damage in Hand to Hand combat. They can still wear helmets - They’re not that stupid.
• Frail Mage - Starts with +4 MP and -4 HP
• Merchant - Starts with 250 GP but loses -2 Dexterity due to being a book reading economics nerd.
• Ogre - Big and strong. Starts with +3 Strength and +3 Endurance. Unfortunately Ogres are banned from all the shops in town.
• In Debt Big Time - You start with -1000 GP. If you can pay it off you get a score bonus.

That’s it so far, I’ll add more as I think up some. Basically I want something that gives a strength but also gives a weakness. Or perhaps provides some alternative playing styles. Post ideas if you have ‘em.

Caverns of Underkeep - Still not a roleplaying game since 2007