Class versus Skill-Based Games - Running RPGs

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