SCOURGE'S PROFILE

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This WILL be updated on Sunday no matter what happens.

Bahahaha... I blame unreasonable homework loads. Anyway, without further ado:
Let's Play Hero's Realm
Update Two: Don't You Forget About Me!

Update tomorrow, hopefully! Sorry about the wait, but family takes precedence.

Update 1.5
Classes and YOU!
Yeah, yeah, double post. This is a pure text update; sorry about that. I'll have actual game stuff up soon, I promise.
So, yamata asked for me to put my opinions on the Hero's Realm classes down in the hopes that it might help sell this game. My thoughts don't line up with Kentona's ordering of classes, so we'll see if this helps anyone.
Da Mages
Druids:
Kentona puts these guys right in the middle, and I have to agree. They aren't stellar by any means, but they are the most effective healers. You won't make it far without them. Earth and poison spells are nice, and Explodet is insanely strong, but its the last spell they learn.
Verdict: Useful, but not incredible.
Wizards:
Once again, smack dab in the middle for Kentona and myself. Wizards are useful, but not essential. You can get by without them, but they come in handy at the beginning of the game. They have a solid mix of offensive spells and some buffs and debuffs that come in handy, but they're outclassed by Sages and Channelers.
Verdict: Solid and dependable, especially for players too lazy to track down the Elfstones.
Mesmers:
Kentona puts these guys in the low tier. I put them even lower. Mesmers are the WORST mage class in the game. The WORST. Demi is the lone useful spell they learn. They only come in handy during boss battles, which makes them pretty close to useless the rest of the game. They have the dubious honor of being in the same category as Paladins and Bandits.
Verdict: Crap, but I guess they'd be useful if you have a difficult time with boss battles.
Witches and Warlocks:
Another mid-range class, in Kentona's opinion. I'd rank them a wee bit higher than that. Actually, quite a bit higher than that. Recipes are super useful, especially since medicinal herbs become worthless an hour or two into Chapter Five. And, the best part, they learn Vivify nine levels before a Druid, considered the healer class. Vivify is a revive spell, and quick access to it is wonderful. No more Temple visits. Toss in some solid support and offensive spells, and you've got the best non-secret mage class in the game.
Verdict: Awesome. Versatile. Way better than mid-range.
Sages:
And now we're into the secret classes. Sages are in Kentona's Top Tier, and I agree with that. The only reason I would ever rank them lower is because they lack multi-target spells, but careful use of Chainmagic negates that drawback. Not much else to say here. They're useful, have loads of MP, and a solid spell selection.
Verdict: Maybe not the Top Tier, but just under that. No multi-target spells isn't good, and Chainmagic eats up MP pretty quick.
Game Breakers Channelers:
Holy shit amazing. These guys are in a class of their own where magic is concerned. They are basically the opposite of Sages. No single target spells and no, absolutely no, MP. They can cast super strong spells, including the only spell in the entire game that does physical damage, for no cost. Add in great speed, insane damage, and the fact that all their spells also cause status effects, and you have the best mages.
Verdict: Totally worth an Elfstone.
Da Fighters
Black Knights:
According to Kentona, these guys belong in the lowest tier. I disagree. They may not have attack through the roof, but their defense is unholy. Super high defense and HP ensures that Black Knights do not die easily, if ever. They also have a good mix of offensive spells, which saves them from being useless against spectral enemies.
Verdict: Solid and dependable. A high speed would make them near game breakers, but they're great where they are.
Paladins:
Fuck these guys. Fuck them. I hate Paladins. They have mediocre stats, some healing spells, and are generally useless. They're basically Druids with some bonuses and poor spell selection. In fact, I don't think they even belong in the Fighter group. I'm pretty sure that every other Fighter class has higher attacks, even the Ronin. Oh, and their growth rates blow.
Verdict: No. Just no. Not as worthless as Mesmers, but close.
Shapeshifters:
Second favorite fighter class right here. Only the Champion is better, I think. Awesome speed, solid attack, and the ability to go werewolf? Yes please. Shapeshifters are not great for the start game, but they will make your enemies weep with pain in Chapter Five. Insane speed has my shapeshifters often getting two moves before anybody else has had one. Give them the Blade of Aborlon and dominate.
Verdict: Fantastic. Well balanced and just cool in general. Bring one along.
Ronin:
I have never used a Ronin in two playthroughs. They sound great and all, but Kentona says they're underpowered.
Verdict: Underpowered, I guess.
Champion:
Aw yeah. Champions are like little mini Holdanas. They lack the magic; in fact, they can't cast spells, but make up for it with Pummel. Pummel is supremely useful; its like Chainmagic for Fighters. They kick butt with solid speed, ungodly attack and defense. The best fighter class, in my opinion.
Verdict: Bring one. A lack of spells is compensated for by insane attack and Pummel.
Templars:
Bear with me here. From what I understand, these guys are obscenely overpowered. However, I've noticed that's not always the case. My last Templar had terrible speed and poor defense, despite having over 1000 HP. Templars have boatloads oh MP and HP, and Pummel, AND Chainmagic, but they're so slow, the fight's usually over before they can strike.
Verdict: Slow as molasses, so don't expect to see much of those astounding abilities.
Da Rogues
Bandits:
Oh god why. Bandits are just, well, awful. They have a middling selection of abilities and can steal. That...that's about it. They really aren't so much terrible as they are just worthless. Incredible speed is nice, but everything else is very unimpressive.
Verdict: Not worth it. Not even for stealing.
Harlequins:
Meh. Harlequins have some cool stuff going for them, like Tarot cards and some nice spells like Heroic Ballad, but they don't have much going for them besides that. They're outclassed by most other classes. In fact, I'd put them just above the worst classes.
Verdict: Eh, they're nice, I guess. But Tarot cards are too chancy and they don't have much else going for them.
Engineers:
Ah, my favorite rogue class. Engineers have really good defense and surprisingly solid attack. Tools are really useful, especially the Flintlock Pistol. In fact, I'm surprised these guys didn't get tossed in with the fighters instead.
Verdict: Useful. Very useful. Maybe worth taking over a fighter. Certainly better than a Paladin.
Rangers:
The other class I've never used. Kentona says they're pretty good. You should listen to him.
Verdict: Nice, I suppose.
Jokers:
Not really useful or anything. The only nice part about Jokers is they automatically become Daredevils. Not worth it, in my opinion.
Verdict: No. And you'll see why.
Daredevils:
In my opinion, this is the worst Elfstone class. They have access to nice spells and abilities, but I'm not too sure about that massive damage Kentona is talking about on his gamepage. My Daredevil had about ten levels on his, and the same equipment, but just didn't measure up to the hype.
Verdict: Cool abilities, but middling HP and average damage.
Da Heroes
Hunter(Holdana):
Best hero. Straight up. Awesome damage, good HP, Pummel, Thordain; best hero class. Holdana is up there with Chanelers and Champions. Holdana is the only hero I would ever consider a solo run with. The rest are good, but Holdana's better.
Magus(Zefiryn):
I never really fell in love with Zefiryn. She's got a solid mix of spells, but her Chainmagic is kind of broken and werewolf is useless for a spellcaster. She's certainly good, but not that good.
Ninja(Akira):
Yes. Akira has solid speed, useful abilities, and ninja gear. He's the most balanced of the heroes, which means a lot of people short-change him. I think he's better than Zefiryn and nearly as good as Raj Ahtan. Also, he's a damn ninja. Why wouldn't you like him?
Monk(Raj Ahtan):
Hello there. Raj has awesome versatility. He has healing spells, buffs, solid attack, duel wielding, unique monk abilities... He's great. While Holdana holds the title of best hero, Raj is right on her heels. He's not fantastic until the end of his chapter, but Chapter Five makes him awesome. He can buff himself for free, and then lay the smackdown on the enemy. His speed is wonderful, by the way.