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Posted by: Toroabok Nov 18 2005, 02:31 PM

My favorite would have to be Dunmer. they kick total boat!


ya, i no i forgot sum races, but i cnat remember wat theyre called..



edit (minque) added your second post to this one!

Posted by: Zelda_Zealot Nov 18 2005, 11:54 PM

Its Bretons, a cross-breeding of Humans and elves (High Elves I think.) that are more on the Human side (Bosmer are a cross-breed on the elven side.), that you forgot about.

I would have to say that Imperials are my favorite race, with a close second of Bosmer.

P.S. Next time just use the EDIT butten just below your post, or else the admins get mad...

Posted by: minque Nov 19 2005, 12:51 AM

P.S. Next time just use the EDIT butten just below your post, or else the admins get mad... 

Posted by: Soulseeker3.0 Nov 19 2005, 12:54 AM

bosmer. They are totally annoying but they are good (enough) for theiving.

Posted by: King Death Nov 19 2005, 02:40 AM

Nords rock out loud!!!

Posted by: fallen angel Nov 25 2005, 04:48 AM

redgaurds and bosmers all the way!

Posted by: burntsierra Nov 28 2005, 09:09 PM

There's only one worthy race, lets be honest here.

And a particularly fine specimen,if I do say so myself, looks a little like this

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/8891/seydaneen7yn.jpg

Posted by: minque Nov 28 2005, 11:45 PM

There's only one worthy race, lets be honest here.

And a particularly fine specimen,if I do say so myself, looks a little like this

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/8891/seydaneen7yn.jpg

Posted by: Soulseeker3.0 Nov 29 2005, 12:03 AM

Now now, this isn't the screen shot thread we have a special thread designated for that, http://www.waiting4oblivion.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1058. A few more and I will be forced to lock this thread...... uh wait I can't nevermind

Posted by: Aki Nov 29 2005, 12:32 AM

Dunmer > all

Posted by: minque Nov 29 2005, 12:53 AM

Now now, this isn't the screen shot thread we have a special thread designated for that, http://www.waiting4oblivion.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1058. A few more and I will be forced to lock this thread...... uh wait I can't nevermind

Posted by: Aki Nov 29 2005, 01:04 AM

I hope it was clear which races we wanted to show?  

Posted by: Gomez' Nov 29 2005, 07:44 AM

I feel a strong connection with the Bretons; I have allot in common with them in the way of personality and preferences.

Yet they're such a Magic intensive Race, and I’ve always been a kind of a thieving wretch. A saint with sticky fingers you might say, none of that implying magic....tragically enough.

But the one race I have the most preference for is the o’ so tragic Argonians. No particular reason, I just think they look cool.
(shallow, shallow, shallow)


With the Khajiit right behind.

Posted by: sjvan0 Dec 2 2005, 03:39 PM

From a lore-perspective, my favourite is the Bosmer, but from a gameplay-perspective, it's deinfately Dunmer.

Posted by: Nashi_Tai Dec 26 2005, 03:38 AM

Bosmer all the way!!

Though for myself I had to tweak the hight, I like both sexes to be short... could never understand why the females where taller then the males.

Posted by: Kiln Jan 1 2006, 09:36 AM

Dunmer for me...they just seem like the race that only take what they need and the fact that they look like awesome warriors.

Posted by: gamer10 Jan 1 2006, 11:42 PM

The ruling race of Tamriel for me .

The Imperials.

Posted by: DoomedOne Jan 3 2006, 02:03 AM

I got to go with the Khajiit. Forget their looks, I like the general persona they carry, the humble, wise, almost spiritual identidy.

Gameplay wise, I like the dunmer.

Posted by: Channler Jan 6 2006, 01:41 AM

I don't think I've ever played another race besides Imperial.. soooo...

Imperial 4 teh w1n!11

What gamer said.

Posted by: Pisces Jan 6 2006, 03:08 AM

I like wood elves generally and them being archers are great. However I don't like the short and jolly side of it so being a fan of magic I'd go with altmer. And Khajiit rock. I have no idea what I voted though.

Posted by: Dantrag Jan 6 2006, 09:45 PM

Dunmer.

Ever since I read the drizzt books about 3 years ago, I've had some strange fascination with dark elves.

Posted by: mplantinga Jan 7 2006, 12:09 AM

Breton. I have an unsatiable fascination with magic, so I've played more Bretons than any other race. Somebody will probably say I should be playing Altmer mages, but all those weaknesses make them quite undesirable (at least to me).

Posted by: Dreadlord7 Jan 10 2006, 07:57 AM

My First Choice is always the Nords, followed by the redguards.

Posted by: Ola Martin Mar 6 2006, 08:12 PM

Redguard, because of the endurance bonus, it let me have more health per lvl.
the first three lvls I set 5 points in endurance, so i have max after three lvlups.

Posted by: xycolian Mar 7 2006, 07:44 AM

I'm the only person who voted orc. hip-hip hooray!

Posted by: Agent Griff Mar 15 2006, 09:34 PM

Lore and gameplay wise I like the Redguards even though the Adrenaline Rush makes them too damn powerful. Nords come on a close second though.

Posted by: 1234king Mar 15 2006, 09:55 PM

okay i go for redguars the most naturally talented warriors in the game. Actually i only pick them for their adrenaline rush. How can i make them too strong. That's like saying someones too damn sexy. You can never have too much of a good thing. Khajits and Bosmers are tied for second. I like Bosmers for their supreme theiving and asassin skills. And i like Khajits for thier night eye, and eye of fear power. I hate going into dwemer runis and not being able to see. Plus with eye of fear i can resist arrest after i steal something and just cast that on the guard, and he runs like a baby-back bi!@#.

Posted by: Taillus Mar 15 2006, 10:14 PM

Bretons rock bigtime because of the magic!! I just hope that in Oblivion they wont sound so wimpy when you get hit. Everytime my Breton character got hit he sounded like the Census officer at the beginning of Morrowind sitting on a spiked gauntlet. Pathetic really

Posted by: Ola Martin Mar 15 2006, 10:43 PM

Lore and gameplay wise I like the Redguards even though the Adrenaline Rush makes them too damn powerful. Nords come on a close second though.

okay i go for redguars the most naturally talented warriors in the game. Actually i only pick them for their adrenaline rush. How can i make them too strong. That's like saying someones too damn sexy. You can never have too much of a good thing. Khajits and Bosmers are tied for second. I like Bosmers for their supreme theiving and asassin skills. And i like Khajits for thier night eye, and eye of fear power. I hate going into dwemer runis and not being able to see. Plus with eye of fear i can resist arrest after i steal something and just cast that on the guard, and he runs like a baby-back bi!@#.

Posted by: 1234king Mar 16 2006, 04:39 AM

that was sort of the point i was also making

Posted by: Aki Mar 16 2006, 10:01 PM

I dislike Adrenaline rush, it can kill you if your not careful.

I prefer the Dunmer's ability, Ancestor Guardian. 50 pts. of Sanctuary. Makes you damn hard to hit. MEaning you can fully focus on ripping into the enemy. No loosing time (and thus letting the ability dwindle and run out) being smacked around.

Posted by: Sunboom Mar 29 2006, 05:41 PM

Dunmer _0_!

Posted by: DarkHunter Apr 18 2006, 12:10 AM

Go Breton!!! The extra magicka is so worth it. Plus u get all kinds of magic bonuses!!! (can't get enough stealth even when i have 90% camo)

Posted by: Dreamer Apr 18 2006, 10:03 AM

I always play Dunmer for the MQs, then I make a Khajiit thief and a Breton mage. I just think they look the coolest, and nords might be better warriors, (my favourite style), but when you get to level eight or so, it doesn't really matter.

Posted by: Toroabok May 18 2006, 12:36 PM

There's only one worthy race, lets be honest here.

And a particularly fine specimen,if I do say so myself, looks a little like this

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/8891/seydaneen7yn.jpg

Posted by: Mazelure May 19 2006, 03:19 AM

You guy's dont know true power until you play as a Nord!... but I must admit that the only ones who rival the awesome power of the Nords are the Bretons... followed by the Dunmer....

Posted by: The Ascendant May 22 2006, 10:22 AM

Bretons for my mage characters and Khajiit for any thief characters. Although I prefer being a mage overall... I have a fascination with launching massively overpowered fireballs and watching all my enemies burn up. I don't really play melee characters... or if I do then I back them up with some powerful magicka just in case. And the Breton shield ability can be useful for boosting armour.

Posted by: Khajiit Overlord Rainer May 24 2006, 04:59 PM

My First Choice is always the Nords, followed by the redguards. 

Posted by: DarkHunter May 24 2006, 07:03 PM

Rainer is soon to be known to waste space...

Posted by: Ice May 25 2006, 02:33 PM

The Kajhit would have to be my all time favorite type of character. They can be very sneaky as well as acrobatic. ^^

Posted by: TheStranger May 25 2006, 02:47 PM

Khajit has no words for you.

Posted by: Khajiit Overlord Rainer May 25 2006, 04:41 PM

Rainer is soon to be known to waste space...

Posted by: kbthiede May 26 2006, 01:46 AM

in order, my top 3 are:
NORD
DUNMER
REDGUARD


least favorites:
KAJIIT
BOSMER

Posted by: Khajiit Overlord Rainer May 26 2006, 05:20 PM

Rainer notices that When ever there is a race poll, Dumer always win.

does that say something about Morrowind popularising the Dark Elf?

Posted by: DarkHunter May 26 2006, 08:25 PM

Yes, especially since Dunmer are pretty much the most balanced race. I.E. They can be anything... unfair, maybe. But thier not really the best in anything either.

Posted by: Khajiit Overlord Rainer May 29 2006, 04:42 PM

Yes, especially since Dunmer are pretty much the most balanced race. I.E. They can be anything... unfair, maybe. But thier not really the best in anything either.

Posted by: Legato May 30 2006, 11:28 PM

I prefer Bretons, becuase they have the appearance and demeanor of Imperials with a fraction of the High Elven mana-boost. If you plan on using no magic, Imperials are just as good. I generally dislike the elven races (including orcs), and I'm not particularly fond of Argonians either, despite their natural benefits. For a pure warrior I have to vote the Redguards.

BEST LIST
(1) Breton
(2) Imperial
(3) Redguard

WORST LIST
(1) Orc
(2) Bosmer
(3) Altmer

Altmer would be number two on the 'Wost List' but they contributed to the creation of Bretons.

Posted by: DarkHunter May 30 2006, 11:57 PM

It was an Elf craze... dang elf crazes...

Bretons are pretty much the best if you're a mage though... a Magicka bonus, no weaknessess and you get Dragon Skin. Not to mention the extra skill points in nearly all magic types...

Posted by: dagoth carlos Jun 22 2006, 04:00 AM

gahhhh why must i be tormented w/ such questions!!!!!!!!!!! well i want to say nords..... but i also like dunmers.....Why can we pick them both.......

Posted by: jack cloudy Jun 22 2006, 10:07 AM

Let's see.

1: Breton (Actually cool looking and good mages with average combat performance. The Dragon Skin can help a lot.)

2: Redguard. (Hands down, the gods of the battlefield. Unmatched in pure combat with only Orcs and Nords coming close. Average Magicka capability. Resistance to diseases and poison. Adrenaline Rush. Need I say more? Unfortunately, they look ugly in my opinion. My Redguard never went out without a good helmet.)

3: Khajitt. (Umm, I like cats. The fur is nice in case of cold weather. Quick, agile and punching masters. Downsides, no boots and no good helmets.)

4: Argonian. (Cool looking lizards, yeah! Decent resistances and a spear bonus. Downsides, 60 seconds waterbreathing each day is a lousy power and easily beaten by level 1 characters with a spell! Also, no boots and helmets like the Khajitt.)

Posted by: Toroabok Jun 25 2006, 03:08 AM

HAHA!!! I knew the Dunmer would prevail!!! Even tho the ashlanders are extremely annoying...they practicaly put themselves on your short sword or long sword or spear or axe or blunt weapon or fist...

Posted by: Ramirez Jun 25 2006, 04:13 AM

I would go with Dunmer... my first *good* character was a dunmer (custom) battlemage.

Bretons are also good though. I made a nice Mage/Theif hybrid. I The magic resistance means you can take a magic enhancing sign (I forget the one...) and get the extra spell points, while having the weakness to magic that the sign gives you cancelled out. At least I hope thats how it worked.

Posted by: I_am_elf_hear_me_roar Aug 25 2006, 02:08 AM

The elf in my name represents wood elf. ELVAN TRUTH!!!!!!!!

Posted by: 1234king Aug 25 2006, 09:55 PM

QUOTE(burntsierra @ Nov 28 2005, 01:09 PM)

There's only one worthy race, lets be honest here.

And a particularly fine specimen,if I do say so myself, looks a little like this

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/8891/seydaneen7yn.jpg

Posted by: Doc_Hux Dec 27 2006, 11:05 AM

I like Imperials and Dunmer overall for their versatility, but right now I'm RPing as a Nordic Bard named Roggar, who is quite fun.

Posted by: ugmung Jan 19 2007, 01:26 AM

i say dunmer or imperial im not quite sure....
all the races kick boat but i favor dunmer and the imperials

Posted by: Badda-Tish Jan 29 2009, 01:02 PM

No race is fun to play in Morrowind except Khajiits.

Posted by: Captain Hammer Mar 9 2009, 08:36 PM

I will say this, mostly as a Morrowind player. The height problems that I experienced with Wood Elves, not to mention their nearly unanimous 'twerpy' personalities (the ONLY Bosmer I could tolerate was named Aengoth the Jeweler) makes them, hands down, my least favorite race.

Bosmer are Tamriel's version of short-guys with attitude problems. I personally believe that the Morrowind design team, in addition to being Duke fans, based the Wood Elves off of Curley in Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." There is no other explanation for their annoyance, as well as height impediments.

Almost as bad are the Altmer, who can get wasted with the effort of a God's Fire spell. I once used Trueflame to hunt down every High Elf I could kill that was still alive. None lasted more than a few hits.

As far as the rest, I found that Bretons made for great mage-hunters (especially since my limited experience in Oblivion showed just how imbalanced the stealth and magic aspects were), and Nords and Redguards were good on the warrior front, especially with their resistances. Imperials, Dark Elves, and Argonians were the 'balanced races,' though to be fair Dark Elves did get cooler bonuses and the more useful (for Morrowind, anyways) flame resistace.

But, all in all, I always ended up going Nord or Dark Elf.

Posted by: Zalphon Mar 18 2010, 03:29 AM

You N'wahs who dare not vote for the Dunmer? Why you S'wits!? I ought to do something really horrible to you, Fetcher!

Posted by: Zalphon Mar 18 2010, 03:30 AM

QUOTE(Captain Hammer @ Mar 9 2009, 12:36 PM)

Posted by: Arcry Jan 18 2011, 01:58 AM

The Children of the Hist are still my favorite race, followed by Khajiits, Dunmer, and Bosmer.

Posted by: mirocu Feb 17 2013, 09:44 PM

My favorites are Nord and Dunmer. Good, solid, reliable races

I also like Khajiit but wouldnīt want to play as one.

Posted by: Kiln Feb 18 2013, 02:11 AM

I know it has been a loooong time since this thread was started but my favorites haven't changed much. Dunmer are still my favorites. Inperials are a close runner up though, being the race that united Tamriel and civilized it.