UlfricStormcloak Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I was just curious as to what people's thoughts were regarding the inspirations behind the 8 character classes, in terms of both personality and combat style. I know some devs have specifically stated some, while others are heavily implied and others more ambiguous. Here's my take: Republic - Jedi Knight: Obi-Wan Kenobi/Mace Windu Jedi Consular: Qui-Gon Jinn/Yoda Republic Trooper: Commander Cody/Commander Shepard Smuggler: Han Solo/Malcom Reynolds Empire - Sith Warrior: Darth Vader Sith Inquisitor: Emperor Palpatine/Darth Maul Imperial Agent: Grand Moff Tarkin/James Bond Bounty Hunter: Jango and Boba Fett Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segastorm Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 You kinda struck em all except knight. Knight should be Anakin (R2=T7, Kira=Ahsoka, too similar to not be) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMcKnight Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I agree with most of them, but I'd put Maul with Vader and put Dooku with Palpatine, because one of the main things the Sith Inquisitor uses is Lightning, while Maul's attacks were more physical. Dooku, when he did launch an attack that wasn't with a lightsaber, he used the Force. Lightning, crushing the base of the generator to crash it down on the Duo, cracking the ceiling to bring it down on Yoda, etc. Palpatine used a lightsaber against the Council members and somewhat against Yoda, but again his main attacks were with the Force. And I agree that the Knight is more Anakin Skywalker, but Mace Windu also belongs there. The Consular is more Obi-Wan and Yoda. I agree on your points with the Smuggler, Bounty Hunters, and Troopers. IA is one of those that pretty much screams its connotations of James Bond. It helps that you've got an Australian or British VA for the Agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whifi Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Also while Qui-Gon's mentality may fit with the consular, quite a few knight abilities were modelled on him, such as introspection (the health regen ability which is pretty much when he's waiting for the energy shields to open to continue fighting Maul) and the back-hand strike ability come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrumpytheClown Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Their Darth Maul inspriation for the Inquisitor is just stupid. Maul's strengths were in melee combat, not Force powers. How many times did we all see him cast Force Lightning? How many times did we see him drop a death field? OH, and how many times did he charge his saber staff with lighting at that point? Maul is PURE Warrior through and through, so Bioware messed up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitru Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Maul is PURE Warrior through and through, so Bioware messed up there. If you play a Shadow, you'll see the Maul influences, what with the acrobatic twirling, kicks, and lack of major visual effects via the Techniques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elementlord Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 You kinda struck em all except knight. Knight should be Anakin (R2=T7, Kira=Ahsoka, too similar to not be)Not to mention that the relationship with Orgus and the Knight is reminiscent of Obi-wan and Anakin at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RendValor Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Their Darth Maul inspriation for the Inquisitor is just stupid. Maul's strengths were in melee combat, not Force powers. How many times did we all see him cast Force Lightning? How many times did we see him drop a death field? OH, and how many times did he charge his saber staff with lighting at that point? Maul is PURE Warrior through and through, so Bioware messed up there. Maul is a Deception Assassin, and "inspiration" doesn't mean "carbon copy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xargyn Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 (edited) Their Darth Maul inspriation for the Inquisitor is just stupid. Maul's strengths were in melee combat, not Force powers. How many times did we all see him cast Force Lightning? How many times did we see him drop a death field? OH, and how many times did he charge his saber staff with lighting at that point? Maul is PURE Warrior through and through, so Bioware messed up there. From what I understand, Maul uses Force powers in a book. His abilities were not limited to just what you saw in the movies. And if you do want to stay true to the movies, then every Assassin would be CC'd and One Shottable after Force Leaping in front of them. Edited February 15, 2013 by Xargyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuixupu Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 When I think of actual Imperial Agents in Star Wars, I think of Drend Navett from Vision of the Future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger_Merritt Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Knight would be Luke Skywalker actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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