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'''Character classes''' on Shartak summarize the pre-conflict lives of the players on the island. There are nine classes, and each player must choose one when they begin playing. Each class is capable of having a similar game experience, but there are some differences in mechanics and abilities which lead to unique playing styles.
 
'''Character classes''' on Shartak summarize the pre-conflict lives of the players on the island. There are nine classes, and each player must choose one when they begin playing. Each class is capable of having a similar game experience, but there are some differences in mechanics and abilities which lead to unique playing styles.
  
The classes have different [[HP]] limits, [[Items|starting inventories]], and [[Skills|skill]] opportunities. Although players in all classes begin the game with 175 [[AP]] and regenerate one AP every 20 minutes, the default maximum is 75 AP for all classes except scouts and explorers.
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The classes have different [[HP]] limits, [[Items|starting inventories]], and [[Skills|skill]] opportunities. Players in all classes begin the game with 175 [[AP]] and regenerate one AP every 20 minutes. Scouts and explorers regenerate AP until they have 80, while 75 is the regeneration limit for all other players.
  
 
== Native classes ==
 
== Native classes ==
Natives are the original inhabitants of Shartak. They dwell in three villages deep in the jungle: [[Dalpok]], [[Raktam]], and [[Wiksik]]. All natives can understand one another and can use items such as blowpipes and healing herbs.
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Natives are the original inhabitants of Shartak. They dwell in three villages deep in the jungle: [[Dalpok]], [[Raktam]], and [[Wiksik]]. All natives can understand one another and can use items such as [[blowpipe]]s and [[healing herbs]].
  
 
=== Scout ===
 
=== Scout ===
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*50 HP
 
*50 HP
 
*80 AP (maximum)
 
*80 AP (maximum)
*Starts with tasty berries and a gourd of water
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*Starts with [[tasty berries]] and a [[gourd of water]]
  
 
=== Warrior ===
 
=== Warrior ===
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*60 HP
 
*60 HP
 
*75 AP (maximum)
 
*75 AP (maximum)
*Starts with a loaded blowpipe and a spare poison dart
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*Starts with a loaded blowpipe and a spare [[poison dart]]
 
*Can learn ''Blowpipe Training'' and ''Advanced Blowpipe Training''
 
*Can learn ''Blowpipe Training'' and ''Advanced Blowpipe Training''
  
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*55 HP
 
*55 HP
 
*75 AP (maximum)
 
*75 AP (maximum)
*Starts with a banana and a healing herb
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*Starts with a [[banana]] and a healing herb
 
*Can learn ''Animal Affinity'' and ''Scavenging''
 
*Can learn ''Animal Affinity'' and ''Scavenging''
  
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== Outsider classes ==
 
== Outsider classes ==
Outsiders are newcomers to Shartak. They have established coastal settlements at [[Derby]], [[Durham]], and [[York]]. A group of pirates have also begun to roam the island, using their [[shipwreck]] as their camp. All outsiders can understand one another and can use items such as rifles and first aid kits.
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Outsiders are newcomers to Shartak. They have established coastal settlements at [[Derby]], [[Durham]], and [[York]]. A group of pirates have also begun to roam the island, using their [[shipwreck]] as their camp. All outsiders can understand one another and can use items such as [[rifle]]s and [[first aid kit]]s.
  
 
=== Explorer ===
 
=== Explorer ===
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*50 HP
 
*50 HP
 
*80 AP (maximum)
 
*80 AP (maximum)
*Starts with a bottle of water and a GPS unit
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*Starts with a [[bottle of water]] and a [[GPS unit]]
  
 
=== Soldier ===
 
=== Soldier ===
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*60 HP
 
*60 HP
 
*75 AP (maximum)
 
*75 AP (maximum)
*Starts with a loaded rifle and a spare rifle bullet
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*Starts with a loaded rifle and a spare [[rifle bullet]]
 
*Can learn ''Firearms Training'' and ''Advanced Firearms Training''
 
*Can learn ''Firearms Training'' and ''Advanced Firearms Training''
  
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*55 HP
 
*55 HP
 
*75 AP (maximum)
 
*75 AP (maximum)
*Starts with a bottle of beer and a first aid kit
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*Starts with a [[bottle of beer]] and a first aid kit
 
*Can learn ''Animal Affinity'' and ''Scavenging''
 
*Can learn ''Animal Affinity'' and ''Scavenging''
  
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*50 HP
 
*50 HP
 
*75 AP (maximum)
 
*75 AP (maximum)
*Starts with 10 gold coins
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*Starts with 10 [[gold coin]]s
  
 
=== Pirate ===
 
=== Pirate ===
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*65 HP
 
*65 HP
 
*75 AP (maximum)
 
*75 AP (maximum)
*Starts with a bottle of rum and a cutlass
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*Starts with a [[bottle of rum]] and a [[cutlass]]

Revision as of 01:28, 28 May 2006

Character classes on Shartak summarize the pre-conflict lives of the players on the island. There are nine classes, and each player must choose one when they begin playing. Each class is capable of having a similar game experience, but there are some differences in mechanics and abilities which lead to unique playing styles.

The classes have different HP limits, starting inventories, and skill opportunities. Players in all classes begin the game with 175 AP and regenerate one AP every 20 minutes. Scouts and explorers regenerate AP until they have 80, while 75 is the regeneration limit for all other players.

Native classes

Natives are the original inhabitants of Shartak. They dwell in three villages deep in the jungle: Dalpok, Raktam, and Wiksik. All natives can understand one another and can use items such as blowpipes and healing herbs.

Scout

Tracking the outsiders all the way home

Warrior

I just want to fight those outsiders
  • 60 HP
  • 75 AP (maximum)
  • Starts with a loaded blowpipe and a spare poison dart
  • Can learn Blowpipe Training and Advanced Blowpipe Training

Villager

Just your average native
  • 55 HP
  • 75 AP (maximum)
  • Starts with a banana and a healing herb
  • Can learn Animal Affinity and Scavenging

Shaman

One day, you too can bring spirits back
  • 50 HP
  • 75 AP (maximum)
  • Starts with nothing

Outsider classes

Outsiders are newcomers to Shartak. They have established coastal settlements at Derby, Durham, and York. A group of pirates have also begun to roam the island, using their shipwreck as their camp. All outsiders can understand one another and can use items such as rifles and first aid kits.

Explorer

Was it left at that tree or right?

Soldier

Weapons are my area of expertise
  • 60 HP
  • 75 AP (maximum)
  • Starts with a loaded rifle and a spare rifle bullet
  • Can learn Firearms Training and Advanced Firearms Training

Settler

Just your average outsider
  • 55 HP
  • 75 AP (maximum)
  • Starts with a bottle of beer and a first aid kit
  • Can learn Animal Affinity and Scavenging

Scientist

Don't try to get technical with me

Pirate

Me ship hit rocks an' now I be stranded on th' isle, arrr.