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{Favorite} Fantasy Race?

Started by Silverlion, November 28, 2007, 05:56:40 PM

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Bradford C. Walker

#30
November 29, 2007, 10:21:33 PM
Humans--I prefer "Men"--by far, followed by Dwarves as go-to backup choice.

Anemone

#31
November 30, 2007, 12:04:22 AM
Quote from: Bradford C. WalkerHumans--I prefer "Men"--by far...
Yeah, every once in a while it's good to play something mindless.


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brettmb2

#32
November 30, 2007, 12:51:23 AM
I like humans, but yeah, they do become boring after a while. Now the humans that Matt D and Mike F wrote into Rune Stryders are extremely varied - the Kantarins are particular cool as they camouflage their skin with natural pigments and live in the rain forest.

For non-humans, I'm kind of tired of elves and dwarves, etc. The T'Skrang in Earthdawn are pretty cool. Centaurs are also fun.

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architect.zero

#33
November 30, 2007, 01:30:53 AM
Quote from: XantherWell if you put it that way, then humans.  But there is no requirement non-humans be mono-cultural.  It may be the case because of lack of imagination in most commercial settings they are.

You're right, there's no requirement but there is a common understanding that when two fantasy/sci-fi/rpg geeks get together and mention "Dwarf" the first thing that pops into ones head is: "grouchy bearded scott that lives under ground."

What makes it worse is when there's an obvious attempt to make the species (pseudoephedrine's got it right, a few posts upthread) "different".  The result is usually laughable.

Droog makes a great statement about what the various races/species in games are: caricatures; gross exaggerations of humanity.  In that light, I can understand why someone would want to play one.  Different strokes I guess. :)

Christmas Ape

#34
November 30, 2007, 09:15:47 AM
Quote from: David JohansenHumans followed closely by hobgoblins.
This, but the other way around, and with Valenar elves coming in just alongside humans.
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December 07, 2007, 06:41:26 PM
Ogres, goblins, gnomes, and steam or clockwork robots (Warforged "living constructs" and "livewood" stuff falls flat for me... I prefer to ignore it best I can).

beejazz

#36
December 07, 2007, 06:43:52 PM
Quote from: David JohansenHumans followed closely by hobgoblins.
Those humans don't last long enough for my tastes.

Gunslinger

#37
December 07, 2007, 08:01:21 PM
Humans.  Human nature is so much more horifying and inspiring than any monster or demi-human race can be.  A close second would be the Hobbit which always represented an innocence to human nature.  Trying to imagine a halfling capable of rape or torture comes off more comical than terrifying.  Others just might think you have some sort of midget slasher flick fetish.
 

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December 08, 2007, 12:31:13 AM
I've always had a fondness for the elves.

Probably because my first D&D character was an elf...but yeah.
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#39
December 08, 2007, 01:26:28 PM
Quote from: SilverlionWhat is your favorite creature in a fantasy setting that is playable as a PC race?

Tiefling - I tend to view them as damned humanoids who can pass, at first, as normal but are all too prone to revealing themselves in terrible ways; the tension & temptation are intriguing to me as a player; I admit I also like them due to the original Tony DiTerlizzi artwork and AD&D2E presentation

if in a plain vanilla setting - Human (damned pointy ears are taking over everything)

Honorable mentions to the flying monkeys (Hláka) and Oscar Grouches in motile trash cans (Ahoggyá) of Tékumel. So fun, so deadly in combat or when angry.

stu2000

#40
December 08, 2007, 01:37:13 PM
I loved Arduin races. The Phraints were probably my favorite to play. They were big, anthro-praying mantises with a completely logical viewpoint, like Mr. Spock. One of the reasons I prefer to GM is because I have a difficult time playing fantasy characters unless they have some kind of hook like that.

I had fun playing Deodanths, from the sheer wanton depravity of stripping elves, hunting them for sport, and feasting on them for celebration, rather than sustenance. But I don't like to be evil all the time.

Talislantan Thralls were pretty cool. Victorian fearie are cool. I guess I most like races that have fun, playable gimmicks, without necessarily kewl powers.
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#41
December 10, 2007, 03:14:44 PM
Jaka from Talislanta.

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#42
December 10, 2007, 03:55:19 PM
Elves in systems where they don't suck (i.e., not D&D 3e.)
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December 10, 2007, 04:46:22 PM
Quote from: SilverlionWhat is your favorite creature in a fantasy setting that is playable as a PC race?

Another vote for Humans.
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#44
December 10, 2007, 05:06:51 PM
Quote from: stu2000Phraints
Deodanths
Thralls

Yes!
Yes!
Yes!

Re. humans, I really like Rolemaster's concept of "High Men," over against "common men." That makes me positively want to play a human, as opposed to playing one because D&D demi-humans are a bit dull.
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