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::''The [[Barbarian]] is the '''only''' returning class. Originally we actually planned to have no returning classes, but as we developed the barbarian, it essentially ended up turning into a barbarian. We sort of got to the point where we went – because we actually had a different name for him originally - I think were going to call it this other name and everyone else is just going to call it the barbarian, so maybe we should just call it the barbarian.''
::''One of the things we really did not want to do – it's why we set that initial goal to not repeat classes – was, we didn't just want a rehash; we wanted to make the sequel and the sequel has new gameplay and new experiences. I know a lot of people really love the {{iw|Category:Diablo_II_classes classes in Diablo 2}} and it's not my desire to intentionally arc those people – I like those classes to; I love the [[Necromancer]], he's my favourite favorite class from [[Diablo 2]] – but as our goal we really wanted to provide new experiences; that was our focus.''----Jay elaborated on the issue of returning characters in [http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?pager.offset=1&cId=3172030&p=1 an interview with 1up.com] in December 2008. ::'''Jay:''' I don't want to close the door on bringing back classes from Diablo or Diablo 2; I just don't want to do so with the initial release of Diablo 3. In Diablo 3, all of the classes should do something completely new. Then I'd like us to look back and figure out what gameplay gaps [exist].... Then we'd go back and satisfy our and the fans' nostalgia by pulling back some classes that we think really stood out.
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