Editing Difficulty System and Classes

== Ragnamex Hardcore: Class System and Difficulty Modes Overview ==

In ''Ragnamex Hardcore'', your adventure begins in the deepest floor of Thanatos Tower, specifically on the map thana_boss. Upon logging in, you will start as a '''level 60/50 character''' with any class, but your first objective is to '''die''' — on purpose.

This is part of the server’s lore, still under development by the creator, Triedge. To advance, let the '''Dark Lord''' roaming the map kill you.

== Respawning into the Real Game ==

Once defeated, you’ll respawn inside '''St. Abbey''' (inside_st_abbey) as a '''Novice 1/1'''. Here, you'll encounter the NPC '''Receptionist''', who mocks your death before offering you three distinct gameplay paths:

=== Hardcore Mode ===

'''Death penalty''': Severe

'''On death''': Your character is reset to 1/1 Novice

'''You lose''': All your gear, zeny, and progress

'''Recommended for''': Masochists and hardcore challenge-seekers

'''Warning''': Even going AFK or checking your skill window in the wild can result in death

=== Slow but Surely Mode ===

'''Death penalty''': Mild

'''On death''': You lose '''5% of your current EXP'''

'''You gain''': '''50% less EXP''' from quests and monsters

'''Recommended for''': Players who want to explore and test enemy behavior and damage without huge risks

=== Craftsman's Way ===

'''Death penalty''': None

'''EXP from quests''': Only '''10%'''

'''EXP from monsters''': '''0%'''

'''EXP from crafting''': Earn experience through '''crafting weapons, armor, leather, and gathering'''

'''Recommended for''': Players who want to roleplay as crafters or have gathered large amounts of resources

== Available Classes ==

After choosing a mode, you’ll proceed to select your '''base class'''. Note that you’ll skip directly to '''2nd non-transcended class'''.

=== Current Playable Classes ===

Knight (with partial Blacksmith skills)

Crusader

Assassin (merged with Rogue skills)

Wizard

Sage (complete with 3rd & 4th job skills available)

Priest

Monk

Hunter

''Note: Only Sage currently has full access to third and fourth job skill trees. Other classes only have access to their first skill tree/column from higher classes as balancing is ongoing.''

=== Missing Classes ===

'''No Merchant class''': Whitesmith and Creator do not exist

Some of their crafting/support skills are shared among other classes, but '''not all'''

'''No Rogue''': Assassin includes Rogue skills by design

This system provides flexibility and a layered challenge depending on your preferred playstyle. Whether you want punishing death mechanics, methodical pacing, or a focus on crafting, ''Ragnamex Hardcore'' has a path for you.