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*New Class Names*
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I put up this list because like many of you I was a little disappointed at some of the names. I know many have come before me and given their own preferences for names of different classes and I welcome CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM.
If you plan on coming into this thread and just crying and moaning about how we dont know how each class will perform etc blah blah so there is no point in changing names. Dont bother. I want this game to succeed as much as all of you, and this is just my opinion and/or suggestions of better names for each class combo based on how I picture that particular combo best fits.
Fighter
-Berserker(Fighter/Fighter)
–
Charging into battle, super aggressive is what comes to mind for a
Fighter/Fighter. Weapons master seemed to tame to fit. Also
according to the devs, all classes can use all weapons so every class
is a weaponsmaster. Berserker or Warrior should be the name.
-Executioner(Fighter/Rogue)
– Shadowblade is one I
thought was more suited to Rogue/Fighter. Rogue being the shadow
archetype. Duelist is just as underwhelming as Weaponmaster and scout
imho. TBH, I really couldnt think of another class name and so came
up with Executioner. Thought that suited this combo better
-Templar(Fighter/Cleric)
- Highsword is one of those
names on this list which uses the common words( Spell,Sword,Shield,
Night), which from reading Discord and the forums alot of people have
made comments on that they are used too often. It was a toss up
between Templar and Crusader and I only chose Templar after watching @Aggelos YT vid on classes
-Pirate(Fighter/Bard)
- I always pictured a Pirate
as being a fighter, plundering etc but then being off their face
drunk and telling stories about their adventures etc and singing
their songs. Pirate fits very well here imo.
Tank
-Juggernaught(Tank/Tank)-
Guardian is still a good name
for a Tank/Tank, but I heard Juggernaught from KrytonianJedi YT vid (
I think) and thought it was good. TBH id still be happy with Guardian
as well.
-DeathKnight(Tank/Rogue)-
Nightshield was another of
those that seemed like it was thrown together. ( Not saying AoC
Devs are bad at names, just want to get away from using the common
names too often). A Tank with Rogue/Assassination augments seems to
go well with DeathKnight
-Harbinger(Tank/Mage)
– Mages seemed to be the
hardest for me to name, as I dont play caster classes in MMOs or any
other rpg. I read somewhere that Harbinger was like a forerunner of
impending doom, Eg, Harbinger of Doom, so thinking as a Tank being
the front runner of any group and bringing with them the rest of the
party to smash face thought this could be fitting, but honestly this
is open to new suggestions. I just wanted to get away from
Spellshield.
-Provoker(Tank/Bard)
– This name i think came
from @KryptonianJedi YT vid. Thought it was good. Tank taunting
,verbally, a boss or mob etc. Bard good with words/voice. Ye good
pick KJ imo
Rogue
-ShadowBlade(Rogue/Fighter) – This was more suited to Rogue/Fighter.
Shadow = Rogue, Blade = Fighter. Duelist was/is too meh.
-Vindicator(Rogue/Tank)
– I forget where I heard
this, but with the whole getting vengeance/revenge that goes with
Rogues, it makes sense.
-Phantom(Rogue/Mage)
– No real reasoning behind
this name otherthan i wanted to get away from NightSpell. For some
reason I pictured the comic The Phantom, but tbh I never really
watched or read The Phantom so not overly familiar with his abilities
in the comics
-Cultist(Rogue/Summoner) – I put Cultist here instead of Rogue/Cleric because I immediately thought of the Cultists in Diablo3 in ACT all standing around in a circle summoning their demons and they did attack you with their daggers.
-Monk(Rogue/Cleric)
– A rogue with possible
healing abilities, named it Monk. Enough said ( Drops Mic) XD
Ranger
-Stalker(Ranger/Rogue) – Scout was very Meh! As well. I heard the name Tracker possibly from @Aggelos YT Vid but seeing as( I assume) this will be similar to the Predator(Rogue/Ranger), Stalker sounded more badass.
-Deadeye(Ranger/Ranger) – This name was from @KryptonianJedi YT vid. Hawkeye is still good imo, so either is ok.
-Seeker(Ranger/Mage) - This name was from @Aggelos YT vid. I suck at names for mages but thought this was better than Scion.
-Naturalist(Ranger/Summoner)
– I sorted pictured this
combo kinda like a Chloromancer but didnt like that name. I can see a
Ranger(Being nature based in RPGS quite often), spawning some nature
plant whatever when attacking etc.
-Druid(Ranger/Cleric)
- Alot of people, me also,
were a little disappointed and surprised there was no Druid class in
this list. A nature based attacker with healing abilities(again im
making assumptions here about heals) goes well with the name Druid.
Some might say Cleric/Ranger was/is a better option which comes down
to personal opinion. Do you see Druids more as Heals first then some
damage abilities or a Dps'er with heals?
-Infiltrator(Ranger/Bard)
– The 007 class. ;p.
A bard being good with words,
manipulative,, talking his way into places.
Mage
-Arbiter(Mage/Tank)
– I read somewhere that
Arbiter was the Mage/Tank class of Rift so thats why i named it so.
No other ideas. Better than Spellstone imo.
-Illusionist(Mage/Rogue)
– I kinda pictured the Mesmer
from GW2 when thinking Mage/Rogue, master of deception through magic.
-Elementalist(Mage/Ranger)
– This or TEMPEST were both
good imo. Magic user with a nature aspect as well.
-Archon(Mage/Mage)
– POWER OVERWHELMING! Plus
it also means ruler in ancient greek so a Mage/Mage would be the
highest form of Mage.
-Sage(Mage/Cleric) – This name was from @Aggelos YT Vid. Thought it fit well. Better than Acolyte
Summoner
-Reaper(Summoner/Fighter)
– Wildblade was crap.
Inspiration came from the 2handed Necro in GW2, plus who doesnt want
to be a Reaper. 
-Revenant(Summoner/Rogue)
– Google
definition - a
person who has returned, especially supposedly from the dead.
Too
many names with Mancer in their name. Revenant sounds more kickass
-Mystic(Summoner/Mage)
- I was at a loss what the put
here. Spellmancer was again overuse of words. Open to other
suggestions imo. This was the last one I filled in tbh.
Cleric
-Crusader(Cleric/Fighter)
– Interchangable ebtween
Templar and Crusader. Just comes down to personal opinion of which is
a heals first and fighter second.
-Aegis(Cleric/Tank)
- When looking at Aegis it
always came back to some form of protection type meaning. Apostle
doesnt sound very tanky or protection-y. ;p
-Betrayer(Cleric/Rogue) – This name came to me as soon as I saw Cleric with Rogue.
Kinda of like an Anti Cleric. Shadow
Priest, but didnt want to use that name as it was too simple.
-Inquisitor(Cleric/Cleric) – TBH i was only thinking of this combo after watching @Aggelos YT vid, seeing as Thais didnt like High Priest and wanted it changed, but I thought the suggestion of Pope was a bad choice as well.(Sorry Thais) Looking into medieval times, an Inquisitor was a very high ranking Priest in the Holy Order, They decided who lived and died.
-Herald(Cleric/Bard) – Came up with this while chatting to @KryptonianJedi on his YT vid. A Healer that is good with words, storytelling etc. I pictured one of those priests in the town square ringing their bell making some huge announcement
Bard
-Liberator(Bard/Fighter)
– I am William Wallace, and I
see a whole army of my countrymen here in defiance of Tyranny. You've
come to fight as free men, and free men you are. What will you do
without freedom? Will you fight? Aye, fight and you may die, run
and you'll live. At least awhile. And dying in your beds, many years
from now, would you willing to trade all the days from this day to
that for one chance, just one chance to come back here and tell our
enemies. That they may take our lives, but they will never take our
FREEDOM!!.
-Wanderer(Bard/Ranger)
– Didnt like Songwarden. I
kinda pictured someone roaming the countryside(Ranger), and sitting
with strangers telling stories of battles past.
-Seer(Bard/Mage) – Google Def - a person of supposed supernatural insight who sees visions of the future. Fortuneteller type, but Fortuneteller is a crap name aswell so used Seer. Actually I think this name might of been from @AggelosYT vid possibly.
-Invoker(Bard/Summoner)
– Google
Def- One
who conjures up spirits with incantations. Someone who induces as an
inevitable consequence.
-Prophet(Bard/Cleric) – This name came from @KryptonianJedias well. It fits well imo.
Comments
I LOVE cleric/tank as Aegis, that is just too cool.
Thanks everyone for your comments. Appreciate it.
Berserker where accordingly to the very few document we got the main bodyguard of a clan chief. Intelligent warrior, but its a solitary job. So I dont want to see any more army of berserker, who become berserk... yes, ok, now you can cry. Berserker never existed as you thought they were....
more info there :
I'm also an aviary enthusiast and want to wander the forest with a bird of prey as a companion... So I'm biased going in.
? They are really good and a lot of really creative and appropriate names. Kinda wish the devs went through those threads because I find a ton of the official names to be really lame, bland, and uninspired.
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"-Deadeye(Ranger/Ranger) – This name was from @KryptonianJedi YT vid. Hawkeye is still good imo, so either is ok."
I do not think Deadeye fits to a Ranger/Ranger. In my opinion a Deadeye is a ranger that stays at long range in the shadows, to snipe someone stealthily, so... I'ld say Ranger/Rogue or Rogue/Ranger. Instead of Deadeye why not use: 'Hunter' instead. As for Fighter/Hunter I then would use 'Scavenger' And for Ranger/Bard (instead of Infiltrator) maybe 'Keeper' or 'Sentry'.
Long story short, I think a lot of the ranger subclasses needs a bit of work. A lot of them are using names that -in most cases- all would fit solely to Ranger/Rogue. If you disagree to me, no problem, this is just my opinion and wanted to give you a view from someone who plays a lot ranger- or bard-like classes in games.
-edit: I would swap Archon to be Mage/Cleric, Sage to be Mage/Bard and Sorcerer to be Mage/Mage instead.
because ... well i made them
Honestly everybody knows Jedi Guardian is better than Sith Juggernaut Guardian is the best choice - nice class feel to it
Nearly everything feels like placeholders
- augmentations
- archetype names
- combat system
- progression
- etc ...
And thats main because they are. I'm sure nearly every member on the forums have the urge of wanting to express an idea about what they would like to see, but we first have to wait & see more things before then - or at least that's how i see itAdmittedly, the current names are underwhelming and doesn't feel like much thought was put into them. And since, imo, the Archetype Name will reflect their overall-playstyle ... its kinda of a downer for me - kinda hoping Ashes won't be overall underwhelming.
But then again, whose to say it will be ? There's a good chance it'll be better - beyond expectations even. Anything's better than whats currently on the MMO Market anyhow
Also, I really like the name Highsword, or even Arcsword.
Anyway, for Tank/Mage, I think something like "Envoy" sounds better. I don't really think "Harbinger" fits. I think even "Spellguard" is better than "Spellsheild", especially since they don't have to use shields.
In fact, this might actually be a good class combo to name "Templar".
Some other suggestions (May also work for the Mage/Warrior combos): Arcane Guardian/Warden, Weaveknight, Bladeweaver, Spellshaper, Blademancer, Helix Knight.
Also, as long as we're fine with stealing names from WoW: "Dreadlord" and "Stormlord" both sound badass.
It's hard to make mage names without knowing a bit about how magic works in this world.
Executioner sounds very as more public person (fighter), but focusing on specific targets in a battle to execute them (rogue).
Aaaaaaaand I don't really care about the rest honestly.