Talk:Position/@comment-26484417-20151128004514

We all know the positions are a mess, be it their definition or application, but I believe there is another distinction that we should and can somehow include when describing the characters.

I propose to make a distinction between characters who belong to a single position and acquire skills / techniques that enhance their performance when performing this one position, and characters who acquire skills / techniques that go beyond the scope if their original position.

To illustrate, on the one hand there is a Fisherman who learns how to use spears in melee (ShortRange Spear Bearer), and / or learns close-range Shinsoo attack techniques (Striker Wave Controller). As these skills / techniques merely complement the original position, this character remains a Fisherman... albeit a very flexible one. On the other hand, there is a Fisherman who (also) learns how to snipe enemies from distance (LongRange Spear Bearer), and / or learns Shinsoo techniques to support the team or to control the battlefield (Support Wave Controller). As these skills / techniques are out of scope of the original Fisherman position, this character should be described as Fisherman and Spear Bearer and / or Wave Controller.

It is worth noting that someone who is classified as (Striker) Wave Controller is potentially equivalent to someone who is classified as Fisherman, (LongRange) Spear Bearer, and possibly even (BattleVault) Scout at the same time. Basically the only things Wave Controller cannot replicate are the physical weapons and gadgets, like spear or anything that would otherwise pass for Spear Bearer's weapon (requirement for ShortRange Spear Bearer), observers (probable requirement for Basic Scout), and Lighthouses (requirement for any Light Bearer).

What do you think? =)

PS: I am aware there are people who view positions like this or very much like this already, but there are also many who still think that Prince should be both Light Bearer and Fisherman (not really), and that Baam should be both Wave Controller and Fisherman (also not)... ^^