Urban Barbarian

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This name sucks. Gangbanger is a slang term. Please come up with a better name. On a related note, I would be opposed to names such as grunt or jarhead for fighter class variants. Codex:Review --Urban Blom

Jag hålller med Urbans anmärkning på namnet; "gangbang" är nämligen slang för bl.a. "gruppvåldtäkt" ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gang_bang ). Funkar det inte med bara "ganger"? -- Mats Öhrman

Why are slang terms inappropriate for class variants? This one exists in a subculture; using language reminiscent of such subcultures does not seem like a bad thing to me. I can see why the sexual connotations would be bad, however, though I have definitely seen the word Gang Banger used with out any sexual connotations. See http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gang+banger -- Starfox

I consider slang terms inappropriate for game terms because they are not part of a standard vocabulary. Like Mats pointed out, slang terms may have several interpretations, and we may get them wrong since English is not our native language. Using non-slang terms for class names may be boring, but it also means less ambiguity which can only be a good thing for game rules. Ganger could be an acceptable compromise. While the class may fit Marv, he is certainly not a gang member, so the name is not perfect. If there is an Urban Ranger (boring but official), why not use the equally boring name Urban Barbarian? --Urban Blom

Barbarian of city slums not in touch with nature. They exist only in big somewhat decadent cities, often working as a heavy for a gang or as a pit fighter.

Think of Marv and be very scared.

Gain Class skills: Bluff (Cha), Gather information (Cha), Sleight of Hand (Dex).

Lose Class skills: Handle Animal, Ride, Survival.