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What's everyone Race of choice and why?

playerEraplayerEra Member, Alpha Two
edited August 2023 in General Discussion
Been putting a lot of thought into this, and I think I'm going to be looking at Dwarfs myself, they have that old Dragon Age look to them and they look badass in their armour

I wonder if they will look silly in some of the cosmetics designed for the other races though!!

Nothing scarier than a little man with an axe
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  • ShabooeyShabooey Member, Alpha Two
    I think it says on the Wiki that the armour will take on a racial aesthetic when equipped and weapons will scale with races which is a cool feature.

    I'm not sure, I keep going back and forth on this, only managed to rule a few out at the minute.
  • playerEraplayerEra Member, Alpha Two
    Shabooey wrote: »
    I think it says on the Wiki that the armour will take on a racial aesthetic when equipped and weapons will scale with races which is a cool feature.

    I'm not sure, I keep going back and forth on this, only managed to rule a few out at the minute.

    That's interesting, I wonder how that works with skin purchased via the pack's they release though
  • UnknownUnknown
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  • playerEraplayerEra Member, Alpha Two
    Fairest wrote: »
    I'm going angel race for life.

    Celestials are just awesome and I think the whole aesthetic will look amazing when I'm getting to cast all my mage spells popping every cool down and fulfil that angry wrath of God vibe when the fight pops off.

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    The kickstarter skin?
    Very cool
  • GizbanGizban Member, Braver of Worlds, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    Dwarf. Sturdy.
  • MachadoDeCarvalhoMachadoDeCarvalho Member, Alpha Two
    I haven't made up my mind yet. I usually play as human so I can create a character that looks like me and thus put myself in that world (make the decisions I would make and so on). So probably Kaelar or Vaelune.

    That being said, I really liked the Vek and their culture. I'm still deciding haha
  • DepravedDepraved Member, Alpha Two
    Erahh wrote: »

    Nothing scarier than a little man with an axe

    an elf with daggers!
  • JindoshiJindoshi Member
    If they would add a races and classes page to this website I could tell you what my preference would be. Until that happens or Alpha 2 launches I have no idea.
  • VulfrVulfr Member, Alpha Two
    https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Races

    ^^ the Wiki is really helpful, and often updated after dev streams etc
  • playerEraplayerEra Member, Alpha Two
    Jindoshi wrote: »
    If they would add a races and classes page to this website I could tell you what my preference would be. Until that happens or Alpha 2 launches I have no idea.
    Vulfr wrote: »
    https://ashesofcreation.wiki/Races

    ^^ the Wiki is really helpful, and often updated after dev streams etc

    This video is also really good!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk3RLzLcjZI&t=129s
  • RazThemunRazThemun Member, Alpha Two
    edited August 2023
    Dunir Dwarf- I'm not an ISLAND BOY!

    I love playing dwarves in MMORPG

    "Vek will be me alt."
  • TyranthraxusTyranthraxus Member, Alpha Two
    Branchler Elf.

    Yours truly has made the long-term mistake of always playing Humans, in every previous MMO - or at least as my main-toon. In AoC? I'll be sure my toon is unique to the game-world, and as tall as the slider will go. Am planning on hosting a LOT of guild/public events once the social landscape settles and we have a picture of what the long-term game will look like; I want a toon capable of both being the center of a public spectacle, as well as leaving a lasting impression with those who lay eyes, upon him.

    Tired of playing Humans, and the branchler-elf is a good segway for me, between a forever-human and a complete non-human, like some of the Tulnar.
  • FiddlezFiddlez Member
    Definitely Tulnar, haven't decided which one yet, it will depend on the options in the character creator.
  • SolvrynSolvryn Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    Tulnar, because they're the most hated.
  • PercimesPercimes Member
    I'm drawn by all the "b side" races. Vaelune, Niküa, Vek, Py'Ray, and, of course, Tulnar.

    Not sure which one I'll main in the end.
    Be bold. Be brave. Roll a Tulnar !
  • darthadendarthaden Member, Braver of Worlds, Kickstarter, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    My first character during Alpha 2 is going to be a Vek mage.
  • Taleof2CitiesTaleof2Cities Member, Alpha Two
    It had been Py’Rai for a long time due to the their beliefs and architectural style.

    Then I saw the Vaelune character models and thought they looked amazing.

    Still Py’Rai I think.
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  • SolvrynSolvryn Member, Alpha One, Alpha Two, Early Alpha Two
    Fairest wrote: »
    Solvryn wrote: »
    Tulnar, because they're the most hated.

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    Don’t be jealous you imaginary celestial.
  • playerEraplayerEra Member, Alpha Two
    Tyranthraxus wrote: »
    Branchler Elf.

    Yours truly has made the long-term mistake of always playing Humans, in every previous MMO - or at least as my main-toon. In AoC? I'll be sure my toon is unique to the game-world, and as tall as the slider will go. Am planning on hosting a LOT of guild/public events once the social landscape settles and we have a picture of what the long-term game will look like; I want a toon capable of both being the center of a public spectacle, as well as leaving a lasting impression with those who lay eyes, upon him.

    Tired of playing Humans, and the branchler-elf is a good segway for me, between a forever-human and a complete non-human, like some of the Tulnar.




    I know what you mean, I usually play human in every MMO then hate myself for it hours in because everyone else looks cooler ahaha!
  • Chonkers1Chonkers1 Member
    edited February 2024
    ????????
  • DepravedDepraved Member, Alpha Two
    elf. always elf. or whatever is best for cleric ;3
  • CROW3CROW3 Member, Alpha Two
    A Kender acting as a Dunir; curious, claustrophobic, and chalked full of wanderlust.
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  • playerEraplayerEra Member, Alpha Two
    Depraved wrote: »
    elf. always elf. or whatever is best for cleric ;3

    I really loved the look of cleric, little dwarven holy boi following you point ears
  • DepravedDepraved Member, Alpha Two
    Erahh wrote: »
    Depraved wrote: »
    elf. always elf. or whatever is best for cleric ;3

    I really loved the look of cleric, little dwarven holy boi following you point ears

    as a proud elf, i refuse to be healed by a dwarf
  • playerEraplayerEra Member, Alpha Two
    Depraved wrote: »
    Erahh wrote: »
    Depraved wrote: »
    elf. always elf. or whatever is best for cleric ;3

    I really loved the look of cleric, little dwarven holy boi following you point ears

    as a proud elf, i refuse to be healed by a dwarf

    This is heightist
  • JindoshiJindoshi Member
    If the Renkai orcs really look this good then I'll be playing these guys.

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  • cosmichedgehogcosmichedgehog Member
    The only race I've ruled out so far is Kaelar. I never play humans if possible, but I am interested in the Vaelune since they aren't the average garden variety northern European type humans. (Nothing against them I just don't want to be what I am IRL in a fantasy game.) I'm leaning toward Tulnar, but it depends on the character I am wanting to play. I have one character I'd like to recreate and she is screaming Vek based on this from their description on wiki: Celestial. Purpose. Fate.

    I'm pretty happy with all the race options really. Really interested in learning more about Tulnar, inspite of all the hate.
  • TheDarkSorcererTheDarkSorcerer Member, Alpha Two
    Empyrean duhhhh
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  • RoxiRoxi Member, Alpha Two
    only well-defined facial features, a cold look, long hair and a royal stature... only Empyrean
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