Scrap current classes or keep as is?

[Cairdeas]

@ Those who think you'll lose class progression.

All SE would have to do is change it so where you change to the classes like gladiator or whatever and then add in a skill system, where sword is highest on gladiator and axe is highest on marauder, etc. I would be in favor of such a system.

That doesn't make sense to allow the current classes to use all weapons because the naming nomenclature is designed to be specific to the weapon.

Gladiator = Gladius + Ator = Latin: Sword User
Archer = Arcus + -er = Latin: Sword User
Marauder = French : Frank Axe Warrior of pre-Medieval France. (Francisca was their favored weapon which got its name because they were the Franks who used them. This also is where France got its name.)
Pugilist = Pugil + -ist = Latin: One who fights with Fists.
Lancer = Lancea + -er = Latin: Lance User