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Warrior
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written Thursday, May 19 2005 10:47
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i whas just wondering, what is your favorite type of race? Nephil slith or human? [ Friday, May 27, 2005 06:16: Message edited by: Ice Drake ] Poll Information This poll contains 1 question(s). 21 user(s) have voted. Voting started at May 19, 2005 12:47 PM board time. Voting stopped at July 02, 2005 01:47 PM board time. function launch_voter () { launch_window("http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=poll;d=vote;pollid=NAHaZmHpcwWy"); return true; } // end launch_voter function launch_viewer () { launch_window("http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=poll;d=view;pollid=NAHaZmHpcwWy"); return true; } // end launch_viewer function launch_window (url) { preview = window.open( url, "preview", "width=550,height=300,toolbar=no,location=no,directories=no,status,menubar=no,scrollbars,resizable,copyhistory=no" ); window.preview.focus(); return preview; } // end launch_window   -------------------- If Skribbane dosn't kill me, canisters will. "You suck." - TM Posts: 156 | Registered: Wednesday, May 11 2005 07:00 |
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Shaper
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written Thursday, May 19 2005 11:15
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Law Bringer
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written Thursday, May 19 2005 13:50
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Yeah, he pretty much summed it up. This kind of discussion has seen its day, over and over and over again. Besides, you didn't include the other, better races (granted, they're unplayable). -------------------- Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. I hate undead. I really, really, really, really hate undead. With a passion. Posts: 4130 | Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Friday, May 20 2005 21:14
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How many times has this topic been repeated? Personally I prefer Nephils, and to Ice Drake: If you have trouble spelling slithzerikai, just write slith. [ Friday, May 20, 2005 21:15: Message edited by: JadeWolf ] -------------------- How many shapers are there? Why is Drypeak controlled by Zakary? Why is Barzahl a Guardian? How does the Geneforge work? What's as small as nothing? Why am I asking stupid questions? -------------------------------- Shaper teacher : "DON'T TOUCH THAT!" BOOM!! apprentice :*little voice* "Sorry..." --------------------------- CSM RIFQ Neopets Do join, it's fun. Do you know what is the answer to the greatest question ever? It's here. Posts: 576 | Registered: Wednesday, March 2 2005 08:00 |
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Warrior
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written Saturday, May 21 2005 00:41
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personally, i think the question is pretty stupid... coz though we may think we like other races, actually we all prefer humans... (until and unless you are an alien!!) -------------------- he who puts his head inside a dragon's orifice is likely to get a lot of... Posts: 104 | Registered: Saturday, November 6 2004 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, May 21 2005 12:45
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The game has scripting calls for having different races in your party. Thus your party will have different reactions based on scripting calls for what races are in your party. You cannot do all the actions in the game, nor can you get all the reactions unless you have a mixed group of critters and humans. -------------------- Wasting your time and mine looking for a good laugh. Star Bright, Star Light, Oh I Wish I May, I Wish Might, Wish For One Star Tonight. Posts: 1084 | Registered: Thursday, November 7 2002 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Saturday, May 21 2005 19:38
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Actually, you can't see all the reactions with a mixed party either. The responses are based on whether or not you have a party member of a certain race, so you can of course only see half of the possible responses. —Alorael, who believes that while there are quests you can only do with a nephil in your party (this may be true of sliths as well), there are no quests that require your party to be entirely human. Avernum is racist. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Sunday, May 22 2005 00:24
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I only prefer Nephils to Sliths because I like bows better than polearms, and there is no other reason whatsoever (maybe apart from I like cats more than lizards). -------------------- How many shapers are there? Why is Drypeak controlled by Zakary? Why is Barzahl a Guardian? How does the Geneforge work? What's as small as nothing? Why am I asking stupid questions? -------------------------------- Shaper teacher : "DON'T TOUCH THAT!" BOOM!! apprentice :*little voice* "Sorry..." --------------------------- CSM RIFQ Neopets Do join, it's fun. Do you know what is the answer to the greatest question ever? It's here. Posts: 576 | Registered: Wednesday, March 2 2005 08:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Sunday, May 22 2005 00:27
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I only prefer Nephils to Sliths because I like bows more than I like polearms, and bows are more common. That is from the playing Avernum point of veiw. But from other points of veiw I think that all the races must be more or less equal. -------------------- How many shapers are there? Why is Drypeak controlled by Zakary? Why is Barzahl a Guardian? How does the Geneforge work? What's as small as nothing? Why am I asking stupid questions? -------------------------------- Shaper teacher : "DON'T TOUCH THAT!" BOOM!! apprentice :*little voice* "Sorry..." --------------------------- CSM RIFQ Neopets Do join, it's fun. Do you know what is the answer to the greatest question ever? It's here. Posts: 576 | Registered: Wednesday, March 2 2005 08:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Friday, May 27 2005 04:56
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Referring to A3 Nephils are my favourite because of their 2 point dexterity bonus = +10% to hit +10% dodge which is a huge advantage at lower levels (when you need it most) plus their missile damage bonus whatever that is and bonus to disarm traps, if any? Best singleton class and best antimage. I also think nephils look cool Sliths have a massive polearm damage bonus, but this has a cap of 199 points and you miss out on the +1 AP of the mithril sword (my fave weapon) a Nephil with 5 AP can do more melee damage than a slith with 4 AP. Sliths incur the most hostility, which could be considered an advantage or disadvantage. Humans are the worst at melee, having neither an attack nor defense bonus although they will eventually have the highest hit points and skill points -------------------- culpam poena premit comes Posts: 8 | Registered: Wednesday, April 21 2004 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Friday, May 27 2005 06:24
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Did I do a double post? :confused: Without noticing? :confused: Not on purpose? :confused: *faints* *wakes up* I must be going pistachios nuts... *faints again* :P ;) :D :D :D -------------------- How many shapers are there? Why is Drypeak controlled by Zakary? Why is Barzahl a Guardian? How does the Geneforge work? What's as small as nothing? Why am I asking stupid questions? -------------------------------- Shaper teacher : "DON'T TOUCH THAT!" BOOM!! apprentice :*little voice* "Sorry..." --------------------------- CSM RIFQ Neopets Do join, it's fun. Do you know what is the answer to the greatest question ever? It's here. Posts: 576 | Registered: Wednesday, March 2 2005 08:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Friday, May 27 2005 08:41
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You know, I can't find the last time this topic was done, which leads me to believe that it was before the last prune. I was going to lock this, but with that in mind, I think I'll leave it open. I bet you can guess what my favorite race is. -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Friday, May 27 2005 09:57
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I use all three as it adds more to the story. You will definitely miss out on some things using all of one species. I like Nephil because I have a preference for cats, but I like Sliths because they have a more advanced culture and spirituality. Posts: 2032 | Registered: Wednesday, January 26 2005 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Friday, May 27 2005 10:03
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I use all three. I either have a 3-person party, or a 4-person party. I don't want to be seen as racist. When I've got The Maze finished, I may get back to playing either A3 or E3. - Archmagi Micael -------------------- "You dare Trifle with Avernum?" ~ Erika the Archmage -------------------- My Scenarios: Undead Valley : A small Undead problem, what could possibly go wrong? -------------------- Richard Black - PROOF of his existance (the Infernal one's website). -------------------- MY FORUM! Randomosity at it's highest! :) Posts: 1370 | Registered: Thursday, June 10 2004 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Saturday, May 28 2005 02:29
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I personally prefer to go with a Human party/character. The only time I find there is any true benefit for being Nephilim or Slithzerikai is in the beginning, which is by far the easiest part of the game (ie unnecessary benefit). I'd prefer to level up characters faster to specialise them with skillpoints, than have good bonuses at the start which are later overriden by a human characters faster levelling. In the end: Human +positive traits > Nephilim/Slith with no traits (ie, at same EXP%). -------------------- A Sucaran Child is standing here. You say, "hello" The small child looks at Preserver Aldous wide-eyed and awed. Posts: 269 | Registered: Friday, July 19 2002 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, May 28 2005 04:53
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4 Char: 3 Nephils, 1 Slithzuki. 3 Char: 2 Nephils, 1 Slithzuki. 2 Char: 1 Nephil, 1 Slithzuki. 1 Char: 1 Nephil. This is for the Avernum series, and I've never used a human before :rolleyes: [ Saturday, May 28, 2005 04:54: Message edited by: An Upright stranger ] -------------------- DONOR Fat Freddys Drop Shirow Miwa Posts: 1112 | Registered: Friday, July 19 2002 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Saturday, May 28 2005 05:39
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Would you (or anyone) mind telling me why you chose that? As per my previous post, i found a Humans faster levelling to outweight the bonuses by using the other 2 classes. There was no real Asthetics, although i did at times enjoy the slight plot changes with choosing a Nephilim or Slithzerikai compatriot... -------------------- A Sucaran Child is standing here. You say, "hello" The small child looks at Preserver Aldous wide-eyed and awed. Posts: 269 | Registered: Friday, July 19 2002 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, May 28 2005 05:43
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I personally like sliths better just because they are green. And scaly. And they eat fish. FISH GOOOOOOOOOOOOD! -------------------- And everybody say....Yatta! Posts: 1287 | Registered: Thursday, August 14 2003 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, May 28 2005 05:43
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I guess I never found levelling enough of a problem to change to human. That and the unique relations, and there was no real reason for me to change. Maybe you play the game faster, so you need to level up faster. I sweep the map clean, O/C I know. -------------------- DONOR Fat Freddys Drop Shirow Miwa Posts: 1112 | Registered: Friday, July 19 2002 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Saturday, May 28 2005 05:50
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No no, I'm a map-cleaner as well. I like to waste money on spells and skills, so clearing maps for loot is imperative. Same point still stands; More exp = more levelling. Human = more exp. Why bother otherwise, other than aesthetics? -------------------- A Sucaran Child is standing here. You say, "hello" The small child looks at Preserver Aldous wide-eyed and awed. Posts: 269 | Registered: Friday, July 19 2002 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, May 28 2005 05:56
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Yeah, maybe that's all it comes down to then. I think it might be because I used to be a Diablo 2 player. Levelling up in the Avernums isn't mindless, and it takes less time than Diablo 2, maybe I never thought about a need to make it faster. -------------------- DONOR Fat Freddys Drop Shirow Miwa Posts: 1112 | Registered: Friday, July 19 2002 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Saturday, May 28 2005 09:10
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I myself like a mixed party, but one thing I can't stand is when my humans outlevel my non-humans. I usually use a combination of character traits to mostly even out the leveling. I admit that it usually means all my characters have a 25% to 35% xp penalty, but as has been said before, reaching max level and gaining xp isn't really a problem in the Avernum games. Ecaep Posts: 6 | Registered: Wednesday, May 25 2005 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Wednesday, June 1 2005 05:59
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quote:I disagree that the beginning is the easiest, as your character is weakest at the begining. For example a level 1 character could try fighting the dervish in Silvar or a level 30 character can do the same. A nephil can go places faster and take more risks earlier than a human. I see it the other way, In the end your 80th level human will have more skill points than a 75th level Nephil but is it really worth it to play that slowly throughout three quarters of the game to have a slight advantage at the end when the game is at its easiest? By 35th level I usually have potion making at level 16 and the knowledge brew recipe so skill points are only limited by herbs not level and a human only has a slight hp advantage. Try fighting a pack of giants as soon as you have 8 dexterity as a human and then as a nephil singleton -------------------- culpam poena premit comes Posts: 8 | Registered: Wednesday, April 21 2004 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Sunday, June 5 2005 10:56
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My favorite party is Human Melee type, Slith melee type, then two Human wizards/healers -------------------- People says Microsoft paid 14 million dollars for using the Rolling Stones song "Start me up" in their commercials. This is wrong. Microsoft paid 14 million dollars only for a part of the song. For instance, they didn't use the line "You'll make a grown man cry". Posts: 42 | Registered: Wednesday, May 19 2004 07:00 |
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Master
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written Sunday, June 5 2005 11:15
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Human fighter and a human caster. Or a singleton fighter/priest with points in archery later on. -------------------- Polaris - owns you. Undead Theories - double U slash E Posts: 3323 | Registered: Thursday, April 25 2002 07:00 |
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