MLP FIM RPG Epic Fantasy Style

[saiavinn 21]

Hahaha! Okay, this'll be a thing. I've been working an idea that basically uses the mane 6 as a fighting team a la Final Fantasy (y'know, the older ones). I've got more than a few key concepts going for each individual pony, but I'm having trouble coming up with fitting classes (job classes, like FFIII or FFV) evenly. So far, I've got a few that I know I'm going to use for sure, but I don't know if I should allow some classes to be shared and which ones to keep to one specific pony. Welcoming any ideas!

 

Current "For Sure"s

 

Twilight Sparkle: Scholar/Sage/Healer

Pinkie Pie: Mime/Chemist/"Bluemage"

Applejack: Beserker/Gladiator/Monk

Rainbowdash:"Archer"/Assassin/"Black Mage"/Monk

Rarity:Smith/"Redmage"/"Mysticknight"

Fluttershy: Beastmaster/Summoner/Healer

 

Anything in quotes is for comparison's sake. There would be clear differences (like RD wouldn't actually be practicing arcana, but using weather based attacks e.g. Thunder, Ice, Aero, etc.)

Also welcoming original concepts, if you're so inclined!

Edited August 1, 2014 by saiavinn

[Twilight Dirac 721]

Rainbow Dash would make a good Monk or Dragoon (that guy that always shows up in FF with the "jump" command).  I certainly don't see her running around as a archer, and as for assassin Rainbow Dash is not that subtle.  Otherwise not that bad.

[saiavinn 21]

Rainbow Dash would make a good Monk or Dragoon (that guy that always shows up in FF with the "jump" command).  I certainly don't see her running around as a archer, and as for assassin Rainbow Dash is not that subtle.  Otherwise not that bad.

(Was thinking of integrating dragoon into her base character, without heavy armor, because I consider it the antithesis of speed) "Archer" is just a place holder name for her being able to deal full damage from the back row (Not sure if bows will exist in the game).

Assassin for RD was inspired by "Read it and Weep," plus, I consider her a scout-like character (focusing highly on speed and attack). Should she share Thief with Pinkie? Or should Pinkie be thief alone?

[Twilight Dirac 721]

Hmm, those are good points.  It does make sense that she can inflict full damage from the back because she is just that fast, as does the hi speed and attack, making here a "rogue" for lack of a better word.  Thief would probably be a bad idea, RD shouldn't be pick pocketing (that ability never made any bloody sense in any of the FF games anyway, wouldn't you just find the item when you looted the enemies after the battle anyway).  Of course another excellent fit is the monk: fast, light (or even no) armor, generally very acrobatic and they tend to have lots of flashy moves, all of which scream RD to me (and she even has a black belt in one of the canon episodes).  Just add the attack from back row plus some weather magic to a monk template and you are pretty much set.

Edited August 1, 2014 by Twilight Dirac