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Jelennet
Learned Scribe
Russia
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 Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 05:29:36
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Which race (or subrace) would you like to become in FR if you were born there? And why?
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
2131 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 06:28:41
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Dwarf or Halfling. Maybe Tiefling.
EDIT: Maybe a Tiefling from 3.x or before. I do not like the look of 4E Tieflings. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Zireael
Master of Realmslore
Poland
1190 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 07:35:31
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Drow. Or a sun elf or a moon elf, those two would be a bit safer  |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 08:02:42
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 08:48:42
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Shade. With higher tolerance to light than the Shadovar. |
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_Jarlaxle_
Senior Scribe
Germany
584 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 10:24:25
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Originally posted by Markustay
Chosen
Thats no race  and I think shade isn't one either but I'm not sure
I think beeing a Gold Dragon could be a lot of fun |
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Eldacar
Senior Scribe
438 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 10:40:11
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Originally posted by Jelennet
Which race (or subrace) would you like to become in FR if you were born there? And why?
Elan.
No longer will there be any risk of dying from old age. Ever. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 11:00:43
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Originally posted by _Jarlaxle_
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Originally posted by Markustay
Chosen
Thats no race and I think shade isn't one either but I'm not sure
I think beeing a Gold Dragon could be a lot of fun
Read Races of Faerun. Shade is listed [pp. 147-149] as one of the minor races. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36797 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 11:18:03
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| Either an elf, for the lifespan, or a water genasi, for the ability to breathe water. |
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Kno
Senior Scribe
452 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 11:49:17
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Originally posted by Eldacar
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Originally posted by Jelennet
Which race (or subrace) would you like to become in FR if you were born there? And why?
Elan.
No longer will there be any risk of dying from old age. Ever.
Most wise choice |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 12:16:07
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Originally posted by Eldacar
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Originally posted by Jelennet
Which race (or subrace) would you like to become in FR if you were born there? And why?
Elan.
No longer will there be any risk of dying from old age. Ever.
Death by old age is not a problem among shades, especially the most powerful ones, who [should their shadedom reaches its limit] could cast wish spells to prolong their existence. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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_Jarlaxle_
Senior Scribe
Germany
584 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 12:33:16
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Originally posted by Dennis
Read Races of Faerun. Shade is listed [pp. 147-149] as one of the minor races.
Just checked it and its something you can become not something you are born. So its a template like chosen or lich  |
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Kilvan
Senior Scribe
Canada
894 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 13:34:15
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quote:
Originally posted by Eldacar
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Originally posted by Jelennet
Which race (or subrace) would you like to become in FR if you were born there? And why?
Elan.
No longer will there be any risk of dying from old age. Ever.
Elans do not have sex, not because they can't, but because they don't care about it. I'd rather die young than this.
Avariel for me. Expanded lifespan AND flying ability FTW. |
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Snowblood
Senior Scribe
Australia
388 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 14:22:41
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| LeShay......anything goes as a mad wandering Fey...or a Ghael Eladrin...... |
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GRYPHON
Senior Scribe
USA
527 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 14:42:00
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Zireael
Master of Realmslore
Poland
1190 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 14:43:16
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Originally posted by Kilvan
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Originally posted by Eldacar
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Originally posted by Jelennet
Which race (or subrace) would you like to become in FR if you were born there? And why?
Elan.
No longer will there be any risk of dying from old age. Ever.
Elans do not have sex, not because they can't, but because they don't care about it. I'd rather die young than this.
Avariel for me. Expanded lifespan AND flying ability FTW.
Who said they don't care? Is there any info on that race that I missed? |
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Galuf the Dwarf
Senior Scribe
USA
569 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 15:15:21
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| Most likely Shield Dwarf. Nothing like a real life of adventure. |
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Elfinblade
Senior Scribe
Norway
377 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 15:36:44
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Hmm.. can i choose human?
If not, then i'd have to go for Moon elf. Or Avariel. |
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Jelennet
Learned Scribe
Russia
131 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 16:03:03
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For me it's definitely a gold (or another) dragon. They are beautiful, powerful, they can shapeshift, their lives are very long.
But not a chromatic.
Or maybe a noble eladrin in the Feywild like firre or tulani. |
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Chosen of Asmodeus
Master of Realmslore
1221 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 18:00:31
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| 4e half-orc. Maybe 4e tiefling. I could probably get used to the tail and the horns. |
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Abenabin Gimblescrew
Seeker
USA
75 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 22:57:16
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Hmm, this is a tough one. I guess if I couldn't be a human...
Aasimar (pre-4e), Sun Elf, Shield Dwarf, or Rock Gnome.
If I could be a dragon I'd be a Silver or Gold one.
As for why? Well Aasimar so I can use the cheesy pick up line to the ladies, "Need a light?" Sun elf so I could eventually become an Elven High Mage, plus being able to live a really long time is a plus. Shield Dwarf just because I feel like knocking down some giants and yelling, "Timber!" when they fall down. Rock Gnome just so I can be the ultimate prankster!
For the dragon...well can't really build upon much what was said. I guess I kind of horde things in real life so I'm part dragon already by that definition. |
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ChieftainTwilight
Learned Scribe
171 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 23:00:40
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| I'd have to say a Fey'ri... they are sexy as hell (pun TOTALLY intended =w= ), and they have great abilities. plus, their heritage can lead to some pretty sweet advantages. |
and a heart can only break so many times
and I've been to hell and back so many times
and I've seen folks walk away so many times
but just like anyone else I gotta stand up by myself
and a heart can only break so many times
a heart can only break so many times
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
2131 Posts |
Posted - 07 Apr 2011 : 23:05:12
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Originally posted by Abenabin Gimblescrew
Hmm, this is a tough one. I guess if I couldn't be a human...
Aasimar (pre-4e)
Whatever happened to Aasimar in 4e? I know Rich Baker said that they were looking into a new name for the race. Since I moved on to Pathfinder instead of 4e, I never found out if they did indeed come up with a new name for the race, and if they did, what the new name was. |
Errant d20 Designer - My Blog (last updated January 06, 2016)
One, two! One, two! And through and through
The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!
He left it dead, and with its head
He went galumphing back. --Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass
"Mmm, not the darkness," Myrin murmured. "Don't cast it there." --Erik Scott de Bie, Shadowbane
* My character sheets (PFRPG, 3.5, and AE versions; not viewable in Internet Explorer)
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* Compendium Arcanum Volume 1: Cantrips & Orisons (PFRPG, designer; d20pfsrd.com Publishing)
* Compendium Arcanum Volume 2: 1st-Level Spells (PFRPG, designer; d20pfsrd.com Publishing)
* Martial Arts Guidebook (forthcoming) (PFRPG, designer; Rite Publishing)
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Abenabin Gimblescrew
Seeker
USA
75 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2011 : 03:46:19
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Originally posted by HawkinstheDM
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Originally posted by Abenabin Gimblescrew
Hmm, this is a tough one. I guess if I couldn't be a human...
Aasimar (pre-4e)
Whatever happened to Aasimar in 4e? I know Rich Baker said that they were looking into a new name for the race. Since I moved on to Pathfinder instead of 4e, I never found out if they did indeed come up with a new name for the race, and if they did, what the new name was.
I believe they call them Devas now. That was the last I read about them in the 4e Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting book. I understand why they might have wanted to make it more setting neutral for other worlds, but IMO (to say it politely) it just sounds rather cheesy. I think they could have came up with a far better name.
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Diffan
Great Reader
USA
4436 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2011 : 04:11:30
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Originally posted by Abenabin Gimblescrew
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Originally posted by HawkinstheDM
quote:
Originally posted by Abenabin Gimblescrew
Hmm, this is a tough one. I guess if I couldn't be a human...
Aasimar (pre-4e)
Whatever happened to Aasimar in 4e? I know Rich Baker said that they were looking into a new name for the race. Since I moved on to Pathfinder instead of 4e, I never found out if they did indeed come up with a new name for the race, and if they did, what the new name was.
I believe they call them Devas now. That was the last I read about them in the 4e Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting book. I understand why they might have wanted to make it more setting neutral for other worlds, but IMO (to say it politely) it just sounds rather cheesy. I think they could have came up with a far better name.
Abenabin has the right of it, as Aasimars in 4E are now Devas. As for the name, I'm rather not fond of either to be honest. Aasimars always got me strange stares and everyone purposely put the emphasis on the "AAS" part of the name which got chuckles all around. But I'm not a fan of the name Deva either as it always reminds me of Aretha Franklin lol.
But while their name has some strange-ness about it, they're mechaincs are rather unique and interesting and they still make great paladins. So for my selection, I'd probably go with Aasimar/Deva (using either set of rules) or possible Goliath (big, stoic, and likes to crush things). |
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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 08 Apr 2011 : 04:59:59
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| moon elf cause the sun elves are to proud of themselves and well I dunno like much of the others later |
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Dinnin
Seeker
Australia
53 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2011 : 05:09:20
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i would have to say Moon Elf or Shield Dwarf.
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
3740 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2011 : 05:10:24
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Originally posted by Diffan
Abenabin has the right of it, as Aasimars in 4E are now Devas. As for the name, I'm rather not fond of either to be honest. Aasimars always got me strange stares and everyone purposely put the emphasis on the "AAS" part of the name which got chuckles all around. But I'm not a fan of the name Deva either as it always reminds me of Aretha Franklin lol.
But while their name has some strange-ness about it, they're mechaincs are rather unique and interesting and they still make great paladins. So for my selection, I'd probably go with Aasimar/Deva (using either set of rules) or possible Goliath (big, stoic, and likes to crush things).
-So, what are the [Celestial] Devas called now?
-I don't understand the naming/renaming one thing, and using the name of something that already exists to do the renaming (Eladrin, for example, or Dragonborn). Reworking rules/concepts/etc. is already hard enough, I can imagine. Why create more headaches for yourself, in that you'll have to further go into things to differentiate the two things sharing the same name. |
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Sylrae
Learned Scribe
Canada
313 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2011 : 06:32:20
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Hmm.
Out of the common races; Moon Elf. I'd have a very long chill life of wenching pretty barmaids and just relaxing. Screw adventuring; Bards get all the chicks.
Ideally I'd be a dragon. Red, Silver, or *Mercury?* variety. I'll live virtually forever; and I'll build up power and wealth; while I lead an uneventful life of wenching, barding, drinking, and long term investments. I could do red; because I have a vengeful streak and I can see myself slaughtering a few adventurers for fun if they're stupid enough to come into my cave.
I'd also keep a secondary backup cave where I bring the ladies to hang out and whatnot. it would have furniture. And maybe some concubines. |
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