Classes: Overview

In the world of Memescape, every individual has a '''Class. '''These classes are as follows:
 * SCOUT
 * BRAWLER
 * BERSERKER
 * SLAYER
 * BARD
 * ALCHEMIST
 * WIZARD
 * ROGUE
 * SEER

No matter the race or social standing of an individual, the powers and abilities of a class remain exactly the same, so a Scout born in the slums  has the exact same powers as a Scout born into nobility. As all classes have distinct powers, most have been stereotyped into various careers and abilities. Scouts tend to be Runners, Brawlers are bodyguards, Slayers are Assassins, Alchemists are glorified mechanics and Wizards walking "Enchanters". Though every individual has their class powers, most individuals do not utilize them in the course of their lifetimes. Classes are passed down through birth by either the mother or the father, with a 50/50 chance of being either. There is no chance that a child will be born with both parents' classes.

Levels

Classes Level Up (or increase its effective strength) in three different ways:


 * Experience Level


 * Combat Level


 * Mastery Level.

Experience Levels are naturally gained over time; they represent practice with the class's power and understanding of it's nuances. Individuals with high levels in Experience are usually older and more disciplined, having demonstrated proficient use of their respective powers over their lifetime.

Combat Levels are only gained via vanquishing of creatures. Combat Levels display competence in fighting and killing, and an increase in a Combat Level results in an increase in strength, speed, and stamina. Many nations require high level classes to be tracked at all times to prevent misuse of their abilities under any circumstance. High level classes tend to be in either a military organization or are mercenaries. There is another way to increase Combat Levels, but that is of yet unknown.

Mastery Levels are very rarely obtained by any one person. They represent a clarified understanding of an individual's Class, not just the powers associated with them. Mastery Levels are very difficult to obtain, as they require the individual to have a certain enlightenment pertaining to their Class - to know their Class beyond simply what can be written on paper. As such, people with Mastery Levels are often extraordinary, disciplined, and wise.