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Will in game Gods influence your character

The Devs have talked about how the Gods can influence Node progression, so would that mean that some aspects of your character may be influenced based on what Religion is chosen in game. Like if youre a cleric and you pick a God of the Underworld you damage people with infernal damage?

Comments

  • I like this idea, and I hope so. Considering there are religious nodes in the game, there could be even more depth based on in-game gods.
  • Only if there is a God of Rum :)
  • I also think that by doing this you could add to the player created story, like if 2 Gods hate each other you could get a quest to siege a Divine Metropolis where the hated God is their patron
  • Thanks to @sintu for pointing this video out to me. It is a great source of info. And steven says at 24.30 mins that the the gods and religion can effect your skills.

    <a href="https://youtu.be/eCvcB4S-tZM" target="_blank">Vid where Steven implies religion/gods will actually have the possibility to augment your skils</a>
  • Thanks for the link
    I hope they go with Gods for different aspects of people and the world instead of just like elements
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  • Cool
    So what's does everyone hope for
    Elemental Gods like Earth,Water,Air,Fire,Light,Dark
    or something like Greek gods where the are about aspects of life
  • [quote quote=17926]Thanks to <a href="https://www.ashesofcreation.com/forums/users/sintu/" rel="nofollow">@sintu</a> for pointing this video out to me. It is a great source of info. And steven says at 24.30 mins that the the gods and religion can effect your skills.

    <a href="https://youtu.be/eCvcB4S-tZM" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Vid where Steven implies religion/gods will actually have the possibility to augment your skils</a>

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    [quote quote=18064]Cool
    So what’s does everyone hope for
    Elemental Gods like Earth,Water,Air,Fire,Light,Dark
    or something like Greek gods where the are about aspects of life

    [/quote]


    lol I'm learning new stuff about this game, day after day! And, it's all exciting!

    To your question, KingInWinter, it would be cool if the gods had portfolios that included aspects of life, as well as varying elemental affinity. But, if I had to choose, than I would go with aspects of life, first.
  • I like the Greek god idea. Elemental gods seems too basic
  • I don't now that I care about the god types - I hope they reflect the cultures of the races in terms of appearance.
    And I hope they will have some connection to Divine nodes.
  • [quote quote=18083]
    lol I’m learning new stuff about this game, day after day! And, it’s all exciting!

    To your question, KingInWinter, it would be cool if the gods had portfolios that included aspects of life, as well as varying elemental affinity. But, if I had to choose, than I would go with aspects of life, first.
    [/quote]
    Please share a few examples of "aspects of life"?
    Life != Nature?
  • I wonder will there be good , evil or neutral gods and the divine nodes reflect the alignment of the of those gods. Holy wars seems to be must for this kind of game.
  • [quote quote=18121]<blockquote>
    <div class="d4p-bbt-quote-title"><a href="https://www.ashesofcreation.com/forums/topic/will-in-game-gods-influence-your-character/#post-18083" rel="nofollow">freespiryt wrote:</a></div>
    lol I’m learning new stuff about this game, day after day! And, it’s all exciting!

    To your question, KingInWinter, it would be cool if the gods had portfolios that included aspects of life, as well as varying elemental affinity. But, if I had to choose, than I would go with aspects of life, first.

    </blockquote>
    Please share a few examples of “aspects of life”?
    Life != Nature?

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    Just as a reference, thinking something along the lines of DnD style? Aspects of life can be broken down areas such as......

    Harvesting/Agriculture/Farming
    War/Warriors/Conflict (big or small)
    Intrigue/Rogues/Stealth
    Healing/Light/Devoutness/Health (health is a broad term, i know, lol. but, good is implied)

    Just some examples, off the top. I'm sure you and others could think of more ideas, and more creatively.
  • [quote quote=17914]Only if there is a God of Rum <img alt="????" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.2.1/svg/1f642.svg" />[/quote]

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  • [quote quote=18064]Cool
    So what’s does everyone hope for
    Elemental Gods like Earth,Water,Air,Fire,Light,Dark
    or something like Greek gods where the are about aspects of life
    [/quote]

    Is L O V E an element? jk But I am hoping they do something exciting instead of the just the basic elemental gods. Im hoping they go more towards the way Greek and Roman gods are...then we could have God of the Forrest or Goddess of Inuition or something! They could even add elements on top of those to get some crazy hybrid...Hades, frozen god of the underworld? #ENDramble!
  • There is only One True God, and His name is Ar'Engee. And he influence all you see in the world.
  • Don't forget the Mighty God Steven. he can give you the rare drop Steven's Sandals.
    that aside, what are the gods present in the game?
  • The Devs havent talk about any of the in game religions but they are having a stream at 6pm EST

    I wonder what would happen if you became a cleric of War and Conquest, if there was a god that represented those 2 things that is.
  • So if the Gods in game can influence your character what happens if you're a cleric and choose the atheist route?
  • [quote quote=18064]Cool
    So what’s does everyone hope for
    Elemental Gods like Earth,Water,Air,Fire,Light,Dark
    or something like Greek gods where the are about aspects of life

    [/quote]

    Well I love Greek mythology so I would hope for something like that. I tend to agree with @DarkenDage about the elements being too basic. Everyone does the elements, tv shows back to Captain Planet, current MMOs with GW2 elementalist attunements...do something different. @freespiryt's approach is nice. A god for harvesting, one for crafters, one for war, one for healing, etc. Serve them or not is your choice.
  • Well since theyre going to have 6 Gods what if the go with Gods of Elements and Life

    Like a God of Protection, Nurturing, and Healing would represent Earth
    and Passion, Love, Conquest, and Fury would represent Fire
  • [quote quote=18735]So if the Gods in game can influence your character what happens if you’re a cleric and choose the atheist route?

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    Was this meant as a joke? Well, I fell for it...

    cleric = belief in and reliance upon a higher power/god versus atheist = there is no higher power/god.

    A cleric by definition would never be an atheist. It is a contradiction. Would a developer really devote resources to allow a cleric to be chosen that does not believe in a higher power (which should be the source of the cleric's abilities) which means the player of this cleric is specifically choosing to have no abilities...

    Or are you suggesting such a cleric has the most powerful ability of all from D&D:

    "I disbelieve!" in which the mightiest of game bosses crumbles as this atheist cleric shatters the world immersion by verbal deconstruction... <this is intended sarcasm...>
  • Not meant as a joke, I just wondered what would happen and if it were possible
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