Imagine a world where fantasy classes are real. 200 people, you included, are selected by the gods to be gifted with the powers of a fantasy class character archetype. For simplicity's sake, we will use the Hearthstone system.
Specifically, the chosen 200 can be of the following classes (we'll use the Simplified Blizzard/Hearthstone class system); the class descriptions/explanations are spoilered for those not familiar with this system. The classes are:
Druid
Hunter
Paladin
Priest
Mage
Rogue
Shaman
Warlock
Warrior
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Druid
Hunter
Paladin
Priest
Mage
Rogue
Shaman
Warlock
Warrior
...
Now for the purposes of the thread, it will be assumed that in addition to these 200 gifted people, the world is also suddenly populated by demons, dragons, and other magical creatures/spirits referenced in the above descriptions. For balance purposes, assume that non-magical Class people have superhuman physiques. For balance purposes, magical powers will be read restrictively and purposively while physical classes will be interpreted generously.
Several discussion questions flow from this:
1. How do you expect the world's governments would react to this new development (assume the US government etc became aware that the sudden appearance of dragons, demons, spirits etc is linked to the gifting of 200 individuals with magical powers but doesn't yet know at the start who these 200 people are)? What will the consequences be?
2. Based on your own personality, interests, and social circumstances... what Class would you be? Feel free to discuss why other Classes don't fit or are close.
3. Having chosen your Class, what do you imagine you would end up doing (if anything) with the powers in a real life 21st century setting?
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