Talk:Classes (EU2012)

I've just cleared the Soldiers (EU2012) of most of the material regarding classes/perks. My idea would be to put it on this page and have it focus on each class and how it can progress through rank (listing the abilities). The multiplayer builds for each class could also be included, since they'll give ideas on how to advance your soldiers through the ranks. Each major class has a total of 32 possible builds once they reach Colonel so it's too much work to list them all for now. A full description of all perks could then go to the Abilities page, which could include the basic abilities (Hunker, etc.), class/rank abilities, OTS and equipment. What do you guys think? Hobbes 21:19, 20 September 2012 (EDT)

Looks like a great start, once the game is released we should add a sections about class-synergy, how you can combine abilities from several classes to create powerful tactics in combat. I am thinking of having each ability on a separate page, that way they can be transcluded into the wiki where they are needed.--Kokkan 02:18, 21 September 2012 (EDT)

The class synergy page would be great on a Tactics section. It is possible to use section headings as bookmarks: e.g. [[Abilities (EU2012)#Run And Gun|Run And Gun]] so there shouldn't be a need for individual pages for each ability, unless there's a ton of material for each perk (which doesn't seem to be the case). Or even might be better to list them and group them together on specific pages for each class. I'll have a look into the Abilities/Classes pages to see what can go into one or another. Hobbes 05:09, 21 September 2012 (EDT)

Yes, you are probably right. Lets keep them on one page, if the need the tanscluding later we can do that massive work later. --Kokkan 06:22, 21 September 2012 (EDT)

I just finished the Abilities page - I used your descriptions plus some rewriting but someone on the forums already told me it would be better to use the ingame descriptions. It's basically a master list of all abilities, on this page people can go into further detail about the class, advantages, disadvantages, perks, etc. Hobbes 13:07, 21 September 2012 (EDT)

Categorizing Abilities

I've started to look into the effect of each ability so that a player is aware of the effects of their choice. As an example, here's the Heavy class perks sorted according to 8 categories based on their descriptions - Firepower, Damage, Aim, Overwatch, Suppress, Team, Aim, Defense, and Ammo.

Heavy Abilities

Ability	Rank Required	Primary 1	Primary 2	Primary 3
Fire Rocket	Squaddie	Firepower
Bullet Swarm	Corporal A	Firepower
Holo-Targeting	Corporal B	Team		Aim
Shredder Rocket	Sergeant A	Team	Damage	Ammo
Suppression	Sergeant B	Suppress	Overwatch
HEAT Rounds	Lieutenant A		Damage
Rapid Reaction	Lieutenant B	Firepower	Overwatch
Grenadier	Captain A			Ammo
Danger Zone	Captain B	Suppress	Damage
Survival	Major			Defense
Focused Suppression	Colonel A	Suppress	Overwatch
Tracer Beam Rounds	Colonel B	Team	Damage

This way a player can quickly sort out the abilities (using the sort buttons) and map out a specific path for a specialized build, focusing on one or more characteristics.

A brief explanation of the categories:

• Firepower - Increases amount of shots a unit can fire during a turn
• Damage - Increase in damage inflicted by the unit's weapon
• Team - Ability to act as force multiplier (increase teammate's stats)
• Suppress - Prevent enemy actions using suppressive/disabling fire
• Overwatch - Reach to enemy movement during the alien's turn
• Defense - Increase in cover or armor

What do you guys think? Hobbes 12:18, 24 September 2012 (EDT)