If you could only choose one to make it for launch, which one would it be and why?
I personally would choose bard for overall balance purposes. They offer so much utility/support that I think it's pretty important that the game be balanced around the idea of them being available. I know necros offer some support as well but based on my experience they have always leaned more heavily toward DPS (and we already have summoner which is pretty similar, a mage/pet class) --
Here is a strawpoll if you want to cast a vote: https://strawpoll.com/hxsdyy2f
The poll is for entertainment purposes only. The ideal scenario is both classes being available, of course!
guess...
and the reason why is that neither the masters of death nor their Mister Skellington servants can properly pull off the feathered cap look. It's much trickier than one might think. Never forget our motto - making your group look good, while looking good.
though frankly the question is moot - VRi has been very up front that the plan is neither uplifting battle anthems nor boney malodorous ick at launch ;)
Necromancer has my vote as that was my main in EQ and I've yearned for that experience again for ages. There's plenty of support oriented classes already in Pantheon, I say give us some variety. To me Bards always felt like a jack of all trades and a master of none with nothing really unique to offer. Necro's are particularly fun in role play scenarios as well as groups if played right it's so much fun.
I really have to wonder if we'll see either class at launch though. I imagine a Bard would likely be easier to develop for as you don't have to be concerned with pet pathing and all the other complications that come with a sophisticated class.