I didn't see any suggestions that are used on Everquest or WoW.

The Hunter (w/ a pet) class is also based around a bow/cross bow class

Enchanter from an EQ webiste:

Enchanter is a caster class that has few hit points per level and can wear only the lightest forms of armor, Enchanters are crowd control experts and are the most proficient class at Charming, Stunning, and Mesmerizing enemies. They have the ability to Memory Blur an opponent (causing them to forget they were being attacked) or Pacify an opponent (making them oblivious to antagonists in the area, but which has a small chance of backfiring), both of which may be extremely useful in avoiding unwanted skirmishes. Enchanters have a wide range of utility spells, including the Clarity (AKA "crack") line of spells, which when cast on a player allows them to regenerate mana at an improved rate. In addition to being able to both increase players' rate of attack (with the Haste line of spells), and Slowing that of enemies, Enchanters may also cast Illusions on themselves and others, which may have no real benefit (other than conferring a new look) or may grant tangible benefits such as underwater breathing, flight, or a vampiric touch. Lastly, Enchanters possess the unique Rune line of spells, which creates a magical protective buffer against all forms of damage until it is has been worn down. This class is also uniquely suited for the jewelcraft trade, because it is the only class able to enchant metals.

Rugz_Maulgoth wrote: »

The classes are all vageuly based off of lore specific fighting organisations.

Templar = vigilants of stendarr
Nightblade = Shadowscale, Morag Tong, DB, whatever
Dragonknight = Akavari Dragon guard
Sorcerer = Psijic Order, Mages guild, College of Winterhold

What else would you base a class off of? Wanting there to be an archer class isnt very ESO. Anyone can pick up a bow. More skill trees is justified however and will soon be available (thieves guild, dark brotherhood).

Everyone can pick up a bow but not everyone can use it effectively...

Flameheart wrote: »

No classes at all and just skill lines would be my favorite option.

The rest is defined by the base ressource (stamina/magicka) and role (DD, tank, healer).

How dull.