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Why are dwarfs a No Go?
northranger1
Member Posts: 60
It seems like dwarfs have become a bit of an outcast race in Darkfall. Since launch I have created a few characters from the different class's to see which I liked better. What I noticed was that dwarf's had the lowest number of players in their area. I've also heard comments such as dwarfs are going to get pawned on forumfall, so I guess theres a good reason.
It may actuallybe an advantage starting out as a dwarf at the moment because of the massive number of players in the other starter areas. If less people are in the dwarf area, the more goblins to go around, the more chance of loot, the faster the progression.
Just a thought anyway, but I'd be interested to hear why or why not, from those who've considered dwarf.
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I played one in beta and they are my favorite race looks wise. They are massive like dwarfs should be.That being said I may go elf at release so that I can craft their racial bow.
Yeah they look awesome from what I've seen and their area is pretty lush.
generally people dont like playing dwarves in mmos for whatever reason.
I too have noticed this. Is the Dwarf hit-box much bigger than the Alfar's? Can Dwarves not do things that other races can? I know that they will be denied of some high end spells, and that being said, is the melee advantage worth the loss in higher end spells?
Yeah they look awesome from what I've seen and their area is pretty lush.
Yeah. They have some kick ass cities in the dwarf lands as well.
Also dwarfs have the most starting stam.
It reminds me a bit of playing The Witcher Rpg, in this the dwarfs were subject to racism and were social outcasts.
You can't change their beard color. Purple hair, grey beard? wtf?
Yeah but this is the same for any other class that has beards, like humans. They'll probably add beard colour changer later down the line.
I'm one of these guys, don't know why, pobably because i'm a short fack fuck in rl so why be one in a game aswell
That being said I did play one for several hours yesterday because my mates who I play with are going dwarf (but they aren't in yet due to credit card horror). I decided to delete him just before I logged lastnight and rolled a human instead - dwarfs just aren't for me
The only thing that puts me off dwarfs is their animations seems poorer, especially running, but it could just be me.
Other then this if being dwarf is going to hinder my progression, I'll probably go human, but I'd actually quite like to go dwarf, I like the look of them, but if there's some real disadvantages or there not going to cut it because there numbers are going to be too few, then I'll pass.
Yeah but this is the same for any other class that has beards, like humans. They'll probably add beard colour changer later down the line.
yeah probally at one of the later stages of beta
Just bumping, because still need it bit more info on whether to go dwarf or not. Can anyone tell me why or why not to go dwarf? So far the best I've had is they don't like em because there small.
If your not that familiar with DF, you'd think that race actually has some meaning other than racial strife.
Being a particular race from a skills or attribute standpoint really doesnt matter since the skill deviation from one race to another is not permanent due to skills/attributes increasing with particular actions. Therefore every race can end up with essentailly the same values with a little effort, and the slight deviation of skill/attribute cap from race to race, will most likely be negligible.
Dude if you wanna play dwarf go for it. God knows we need the variety.
Even if Dward was unbalanced (which it isnt) they would fix it in a patch.
Just pick the race you like the most.
I'll probably give dwarf a go then, if not I can always start over again!!! Pitty you can only create one toon.
eq i played dwarf cleric. shadowbane, dwarf cleric. swg, no dwarf. eqII, dwarf cleric. WOW, human pally, no cleric available. VG, u got it, dwarf cleric. playing a human champ in lotr.
point is, dwarfs = UBER.
I was planning on rolling a dwarf, but the g/f decided she wanted company while playing an elf. Dwarf starter stats changed; haven't looked in-game yet, but someone mentioned on another board that they dropped starting Wis; anyone know what (if anything) was raised in return?
I also found it a bit tougher jumping over things as a dwarf. As a Mahirim I seemed to be able to clear larger obstacles/players vs. my dwarf. I do like the height in a fight though! I was using hammers, and had no problem getting my 2h hammer into range of taller orcs/mahirim types using polearms and 2h swords.
Dwarves are a no go...this cannot be! To arms my dwarven brothers and sisters! We will break the frail Alfar in half! We shall give orcs and mahirim a hard punch in the balls using the dreaded "Super Secret Dwarven Ball Punch*"!
No but seriously aren't dwarves usually the least popular race in any fantasy MMORPG?
*Note: Super Secret Dwarven ball punch is unlocked after you kill 1,000,000 goblin scouts(Dwarf only ability)
It's called Dwarf Priest and it is a playable combo, just thought you might want to know.
priest = cloth armor = weak, but thanks.