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Though 4th Edition D&D is made up of classes- which are intrinsic to the design of the system- you can try something new with your next campaign by getting rid of them altogether. Some sub-systems in 4th Edition will have to stay, such as those for purposes of multi-classing and the feats and powers associated with them. But for the most part, you can choose to just simply get rid of all classes.
Character Creation
Have your players choose a base class. This will be the delimiting factor that will prevent possible wide-scale/hardcore abuse and keeps certain feats a viable choice (i.e. multiclassing.)
At character creation, and again when a PC levels up, allow them to choose any power from any existing class list without modifying them at all. Naturally, they will still be choosing from a set of powers that likely compliments their existing attributes. But, this deviation from the normal system opens the game up for any array of powers and abilities or the combination thereof. You may just be surprised how it all plays out and the choices your PCs make. It will open up new options and allow for characters to break the normal modes of play that some in the D&D community are not in favor of.
With this system change, you will find that any combination of possible builds will inspire your PCs to create diverse and truly unique characters. Here are some rules that I suggest. As always, mileage may vary:
Characters must choose 1 At-Will from their base class.
Class Features
One of the cool things about 4e is the neat class features that are associated with each class. You can still keep these features and just keep them attached to the base class the PC chooses. This can represent the propensity of a character to lean towards a specific profession in life and could make for some unique and enjoyable character histories. This will also help balance out additional benefits gained through the multiclassing feats.
In example, with this system you can take your dwarf and choose the base class of a fighter with a warlord at-will. So instead of a straight fighter, you can mix in some leader abilities. There is also nothing stopping you from dropping a barbarian power in there at some point as well. This goes so on and so forth and you will soon see the benefits of this immersive system change.
Try it out, and let me know what you think. It could be a great reprieve from the standard play of 4e. You, as the DM, are encouraged to adjust these simple changes accordingly and they by no means are all-inclusive. Take care and have fun!
