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Join Date: Oct 2005

Runners Academy [LBS]

W/Mo

13 Dec 2005 at 17:18 - 41

I would imagine that, as someone has suggested, the new races will be humanoids...

From news of the Assasin, we have gathered that it may take place in a land that has not yet been mentioned. It is likely that it may simply be a different race of humans, from another place (i.e. not Tyrians). That's what I personally believe

I do think other fantasy races would be very hard to implement, and do not seem to be Guild Wars' style. I prefer seeing new, imaginative races ^_^

Sanch3x

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2005

W/R

13 Dec 2005 at 17:20 - 42

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanBB

I read somewhere, perhaps an interview, that GW would not have the common races and elves were particularly mentioned. Anyone else remember that interview?

I'm not debating whether they will or will not be inserted, I'm debating that they could be added in Ascalon without any damage to the lore. I'm really not interested in playing an elf character myself, I understand ANet's choice of having nothing but humans for the original title seeing how the story evolves around a kingdom trying to survive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeanBB

Dwarves make sense as they are already part of the story and there are places they could be inserted into the world as we know it. Monster races don't make a lot of sense as how do you explain the enemies we've been fighting to all of a sudden be accepted into human towns?

There are plenty of places where elves could be added as well. The map we're currently using has an abundance of areas that haven't been touched. Also, there are no dwarves in Ascalon or in Kryta, there are no Forsaken in Kryta or Ascalon so why do you insist that elves would have to be already introduced into the world? Heck, you wouldn't even have to be very clever with the storyline to make it fit. Heck demons, like the OP first suggested, could even be introduced (depending on your definition of "demon" of course).

actionjack

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2005

Kali

W/E

13 Dec 2005 at 17:53 - 43

wow.. this is an old thread.... those grave diggers....

I already dislike Anet for adding the Dwarf. Calling them short-mountain people might be better.
But I would like to see a twisted version of elfs.. maybe green skin and with bunny like ears?

And heard somewhere from frog about race of Bellas......

darkdragon99

Banned

Join Date: Nov 2005

decatur indiana

hell's mercenaries

W/E

13 Dec 2005 at 17:58 - 44

i want a fishman lol they could be from the ruins of orc

Rikimaru

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

R/

13 Dec 2005 at 19:19 - 45

They might make Charr a playable race some time in the future. I dont remember ever being given an explanation as to why the Charr were attacking Ascalon, or why they performed the Searing other than that.. I think they attacked ascalon because "They didn't like the humans," or "they wanted to take their land." And I think the only reason given on the Searing was that "they wanted to destroy the wall." They havent even explained 'how' the Charr accomplished that.

Sanch3x

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Nov 2005

W/R

13 Dec 2005 at 19:31 - 46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rikimaru

They might make Charr a playable race some time in the future. I dont remember ever being given an explanation as to why the Charr were attacking Ascalon, or why they performed the Searing other than that.. I think they attacked ascalon because "They didn't like the humans," or "they wanted to take their land." And I think the only reason given on the Searing was that "they wanted to destroy the wall." They havent even explained 'how' the Charr accomplished that.

If you read the Guild Wars Manuscript you'll see that the charr worship fire. Or that fire is the representation of their god (something along those lines). I think that by burning down Ascalon they were simply worshipping their god. Think of it as humungous offering.

I wouldn't want to rule out the idea of playing as the charr, but I do doubt that ANet would take that approach. The reason that I say that is because the whole *reason* for the game is to have the humans survive. It's a survival game; a minority is pit against all odds. I think playing as the charr would kind of take that away. It would be pretty cool though

Sentao Nugra

Krytan Explorer

Join Date: Jul 2005

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Grenths Rejects [GR]

13 Dec 2005 at 20:00 - 47

at least we can tell someone used the search button for a thread....

Rikimaru

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

R/

13 Dec 2005 at 20:07 - 48

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Originally Posted by Sentao Nugra

at least we can tell someone used the search button for a thread....

Haha, yeah. I'd much rather have this than ANOTHER person making a new thread on something that has been discussed a thousand times in other ones.

Yichi

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Sep 2005

Guild Hall, Vent, Guesting, PvE, or the occasional HA match...

Dark Alley [dR]

13 Dec 2005 at 20:09 - 49

give it a week.....

The undead Mesmer

Delphian Scribe

Join Date: May 2005

Holland

No guild ;_;

N/Me

13 Dec 2005 at 21:28 - 50

I whant tengu :'(

xBakox

Lion's Arch Merchant

Join Date: Oct 2005

[JF] Just Friends, [NOT] Nomads of Turmoil

13 Dec 2005 at 23:32 - 51

****SPOILER****

From finishing the story and doing the Titan quests, we can all assume that the fire gods the Charr worshipped were the Titans, whihc were controlled by the Lich. So maybe now that the Lich is dead the Charr will turn to friendly pals! Yay!

actionjack

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Oct 2005

Kali

W/E

13 Dec 2005 at 23:36 - 52

Quote:

Originally Posted by xBakox

****SPOILER****

From finishing the story and doing the Titan quests, we can all assume that the fire gods the Charr worshipped were the Titans, whihc were controlled by the Lich. So maybe now that the Lich is dead the Charr will turn to friendly pals! Yay!

You spoil the game for me! Now I won't able to fully enjoy one of the bestest game plot/story line ever made... thxs alot....

Green Booger

Banned

Join Date: Nov 2005

Boston

13 Dec 2005 at 23:38 - 53

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamEllis

Dude All They Have to do is make a mode or expansion pack. Add a little story like the orcs came from the north ladididida. Make a quick story up or ill even think up the story if they want. Theres so many ways u can make it work. Like make the demons get woken up and climb from under the earth from hell.

or they can just make it like they were just always there, revamping will have a chance to ruin it all while just making them just there probably wont make ne problems

Murder In China

Banned

Join Date: Sep 2005

/B/Chan

Looking for one

W/

13 Dec 2005 at 23:48 - 54

I don't think the charrs will forgive the humans from attacking them. IIRC, one of the lores tells of an attack with demons from the underworld that wreak havoic upon the charrs for many days....killing tons of charrs..

Rikimaru

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Dec 2005

R/

13 Dec 2005 at 23:52 - 55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Murder In China

I don't think the charrs will forgive the humans from attacking them. IIRC, one of the lores tells of an attack with demons from the underworld that wreak havoic upon the charrs for many days....killing tons of charrs..

You meen the Charr attacking the humans, right? lol.

Kai Nui

Desert Nomad

Join Date: Aug 2005

Behind you with a knife

Celebrity Gangsters [FamE]

Me/

14 Dec 2005 at 00:30 - 56

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeamEllis

like in WarCraft II? Use imagination!

I'm sure that's gotta be illegal right there. Such an oxymoron message right there LOL!

jesh

Forge Runner

Join Date: May 2005

San Diego, CA

Penguin Village

Mo/

15 Dec 2005 at 08:07 - 57

I want to play as the same race as the seer guy. Having 6 arms is hot.

Mordakai

Grotto Attendant

Join Date: Aug 2005

Kyhlo

W/

15 Dec 2005 at 15:39 - 58

Petition to allow Mursatt as playable race....

or how about Titans?

Manus

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Dec 2005

[GN]

R/

15 Dec 2005 at 15:53 - 59

Quote:

Originally Posted by jesh

I want to play as the same race as the seer guy. Having 6 arms is hot.

He's right!