I think a class called ‘Barbarian’ or ‘Mercenary’ or something along those lines would be a good option. I imagine that this class could equip heavy AND medium armour, and specialise in using two handed weapons, along with the introduction to battle axes (2 handed axe) but also have the choice to duel wield maces or use mace and torch. I say this because maces are very much ignored in the game at the moment mainly due to lack of mace skins and visuals. Consider this class. We are lacking a heavy armour wearer.
As for a new race, I would rather it NOT be Kodan. To me this is just another boring BIG race like charr and norn, and whats more; it is just a norn in permanant bear form. Not exciting at all. In my opinion the Tengu are a promising candidate, they already have alot to go on and customisation could be fantastic, not to mention they would suit every class.
This is a long shot but i’ve also thought about having the Stone Dwarves as a playable race. (This seems possible if the first expansion is the destroyer dragon, i forgot its name) There are 2 large races (charr and norn) 2 mid size (human sylvari) so the stone dwarves would be a nice plus to the party. Not to mention how unique it would be. I for one would absolutely LOVE to play a stone dwarf.
good idea for the tengu but i’d like to see a race that looks like a dragon. Like distant race of the elder dragons. They opposed the elder dragons like glint did or something like that
Tengu are just norn in permanent bird form, also fail imo. As for Barbarian, that is norn really, bad call in name suggestion, Norn arent called barbarians but if you look at barbarians from other games(Diablo2-3 for one) norn is pretty much it.
If you want to go unique animal-type race I’d suggest a humanoid lizard race, or for just making something playable that isn’t already I’d say maybe skrit.
for the classe wise style i think a class that could wield bot heavy and medium would be a bit unballanced, as for the mace underplay thingy i totaly agree.
And if you had played guildwars one you would know the dwarves were driven to extinction. And they clearly say the dwarves will never rise again, sorry to burst your bubble
