~ Choose your class wisely, my friend

[Oryx]

If I'm playing a game where I can guarantee I'll be playing with other people, I'll play a healer - for example, if I'm making a character on an MMO and I already know people in the game. But if I anticipate playing on my own, I'll go for a mage. I'm so used to casting spells in games at this point that having close-combat characters makes me anxious since I'm afraid they'll die too quickly.

Knowing I helped someone else in a game is really my kind of thing though, has been ever since I was a kid preferring to guide my sibling through a video game rather than play it myself.

 

[Melty~]

I like roles that combine combat and magic, such as Paladin or Magic Knight.

Sure, those are a bit challenging to master, but are also very versatile.

Plus, my favorite video game character (Final Fantasy IV's Cecil Harvey ♥) is a Paladin, so I like to be one, too.

 

[Dustmop]

I like roles that combine combat and magic, such as Paladin or Magic Knight.

Sure, those are a bit challenging to master, but are also very versatile.

This. When it's an option, I like to mix combat and magic. Definitely a pain when you start, but once you level them a bit they're super handy.

If it's not available, I'll usually fall back on a rogue. Pretend every mission is a stealth mission.

 

[TwilightBlade]

Healers, unite! I've been the immortal yet squishy sidekick since the days of Sonic & Tails. I play the medic in Borderlands if possible. When playing solo though, I'd prefer a physically strong character over a magic dealer (Final Fantasy XIII, XIV, and Fire Emblem Awakening).

 

[Seth Rollins]

I don't like black (attack) magic that much because, the best ones cost, like 90 PP/MP. The healers are ok, I suppose, they are very useful and their best magic cost is ok. Like 30/40 PP/MP most of the time.

But I prefer having a warrior with heavy armor because that way you can be both offensive and defensive. The best imo.

 

[Nillemi]

It depends on the game really.

In a D&D like environment I like being a mage, I like having the options of picking my spell load out and having tricks up my sleeve.

In video game RPGs I like picking the most mobile class, Especially in a game like WoW. Nothing is more frustrating than fighting someone who can run around firing a bow at your or a monk Teleporting all around healing herself.

 

[Ultraviolence]

in Skyrim I currently run an assassin, a mage and an archer. I don't really like warrior classes or anything with direct force.

 

[GoldenHouou]

I usually just go for straight out offense when picking. Plus points if it also involves being fast.

But I like to switch things up sometimes, and like to experiment with defensive characters, healers and mages too every now and again.

 

[Monster Guy]

I prefer Magic. What good is that sword going to do, when I can cast a spell, and turn you into a frog? Or make you stab yourself with your own sword? :P

That's an exaggeration of course, but I generally prefer casting spells than ramming enemies with a sword. I also always have a healer on the team somewhere, because I hate when things needlessly die. (Often multiple, as in Fire Emblem: Awakening.)

In Fire Emblem: Awakening, my favorite classes are Sage and Sorcerer.

 

[Megan]

I like to use the stealth like characters with the appropriate long and short distance weapons. Too bad they removed crossbows in Oblivion/Skyrim, I liked those in Morrowind...

Sneaking around, opening locked doors, without being seen. All the good stuff.

 

[Nah]

I like to use the stealth like characters with the appropriate long and short distance weapons. Too bad they removed crossbows in Oblivion/Skyrim, I liked those in Morrowind...

Crossbows exist in Skyrim. You just need Dawnguard in order to use them.


But yeah, stealth characters are fun in the Elder Scrolls.

 

[Penelope]

In Diablo and stuff where it's co-op, I like picking support classes to heal and help others

 

[Kameken]

I always prefer a dagger wielding stealth class when they're available. I always keep a bow nearby, but when possible I prefer to kill in an up-close and personal way.

 

[Shhwonk]

Something along the lines of a Red Mage from Final Fantasy. I like using mid-level attack spells and mid-level healing spells. I like to be able to heal myself with magic so I don't have to worry about stocking up on potions or healing items.

If there's nothing like that, then I'd go with a warrior or knight -- balanced offense and defense.

 

[Fernbutter]

Ghost. Being super sneaky is fun, but since I end up killing a lot of people, it is more probably that I'm an assassin, but I prefer being a stealth or a magic using person, but in overall I really like variety, so anything will work for me really well regardless of what class I will end up being, I don't mind being any class either, but my least favourite is being a healer.

 

[antemortem]

I love being a long-range fighter in most games, so Archers and Mages are my go-to classes. However, if the aesthetic design of the Warrior/whatever class is the main physical/melee fighter, then I'll go with it over whatever long-range classes are available. I guess I'm a little vain in that I go for the appearance of the class over the strategy, but eh.