Offering myself

[Asto DeMans]

Welcome to the Duchy mr Swift ^^ and good luck on your app Siduris.

[Dreign Swift]

I just now finally got around to setting a racial avatar...I guess it's semi-official: I'm an Elf.
I'd have to describe it as a purely playstyle-based decision, as retarded as that may sound considering how much we know about the races.

I would like to specialize in both Archery for long range and either dual-wielding daggers/short swords or using a shield and short sword/mace when the fight closes. I'll have an emphasis on foot speed, attack speed and stealth to give me an edge (or at least to keep me alive) when confronted with the stalwart, heavily-armored melee types, and depending on how much of a skill spread the game will support, some offensive/defensive supporting spells.

Based on the build I'm looking at, Humans would do "Good"-"Mediocre" in a few categories I'm looking for in my character, but "Mediocre" at most, while Mirdain would do "Good"-"Excellent" in most of the categories I'm considering, while being "Mediocre" in just a few. So, basically, Mirdain are far superior when it comes to my playstyle.

What about Dwarves, you say?

Well, as far as I'm concerned, Dwarves are simply slow, smelly, stumpy, fug-nasty little bastids who can't work a lick of magic. Therefore, I would never play one.

[Surly von Fishbarrel]

Finger wiggling, effeminate, perfume wearing patsies aren't exactly an upgrade. Though I'll take your description of my race as a compliment.

[Chrono Veincrusher]

Well, as far as I'm concerned, Dwarves are simply slow, smelly, stumpy, fug-nasty little bastids who can't work a lick of magic. Therefore, I would never play one.

Kind Sir, I get offended by that talk you know.
Dwarfs will probly the best crafters of Magic items you know!
Humans/Elfs won't even get close to that "work a lick of magic"

And underestimating a Dwarf might be the last thing you do in combat.
Don't take it too personal. ^^

[Dafur Gewissae]

Blasphemy! Burn him!

[Dreign Swift]

Hah, I knew that would get a rouse out of the resident Dwarves.
Take no offense to my description, it's merely a way to explain why I would never personally play one.

I'm actually glad there are some out there who find them appealing...kinda like appreciating your janitor; it's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta do it.

EDIT: Ok, so maybe it would be better to use a different analogy. How about this: "I'm actually glad there are some out there who find them appealing...kinda like a quarterback appreciating the big, fat, sweaty linebackers who protect him from the defensive line; it's a dirty job, but somebody's gotta do it."

*smile*
There, that should better show my appreciation for you foul creatures.


(I hope all of you understand that this shouldn't be taken too seriously. All in good fun .)

[Chrono Veincrusher]

Well, Some races got to do what the others can't.

[Dafur Gewissae]

Elves are too weak to even put on plate, not to mention holding an axe or hammer.

[Chrono Veincrusher]

You nailed them there!
Hopefully they can atleast carry the loot we get back to the base.

[Aiden Morild]

Elves are too weak to even put on plate, not to mention holding an axe or hammer.

QFT!!