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lllCo2lll · Apr 10, 2005, 01:07 PM // 13:07

Are these what dwarves look like? http://guildwars.com/gallery/conceptart/concept008.html

If so wow that'd be "awesome" to play as in later chapters wouldn't you all think so and agree?

(sorry I bet theres tons of topics like this, but I don't like ressurecting old threads ... err well not sure if there is any old threads like this)

Anyhow if they do allow another playable race like dwarves or charr I hope they don't mix in any racial traits or stuff like that. The only thing that should be different is just overall appearance, starting area, and background story like how humans have pre-searing ascalon and the likes of that.

Thus ensuring that you won't see a city with a whole mix-bag of races (I'm not racist..

) Also it could add a whole new PvP option (Race vs Race) Like how the war is currently. Hmm come to think of it that'd be a great idea to install and it'll also ensure a lot of roleplaying when you have for example:

A famous guild from the charr side entering a warzonelikearea against a famous human guild and they duke it out and not only will they make their guild more famous for winning, but ensuring that their nation is stronger or something

err.... I'm sleepy so not too positive of what I'm actually spitting out of my mouth (keyboard)
So please if you have any offense toward my post, I am sorry

But so far what do you guys think of the idea?
"Scrap-it or Interesting?"

William of Orange · Apr 10, 2005, 02:00 PM // 14:00

No, those definitely were not Dwarves in that Concept Art picture. First thing that came to mind when I saw that picture was that it was one of the Warg Riders from LoTR.

There are other threads about having other playable races, but I'm heading downstairs to eat breakfast right now, otherwise I'd dig up the link(s).

Devil's Dictionary · Apr 10, 2005, 02:05 PM // 14:05

Those *are* dwarves; "Summit Beastmasters" actually.

Hamster of Doom · Apr 10, 2005, 02:29 PM // 14:29

Is there even an option to play a dwarf in this game? I understood that you can modify your appearance to a great deal.

Shrapnel_Magnet · Apr 10, 2005, 02:37 PM // 14:37

Humans are the only playable race in this initial chapter of Guild Wars.

They have been consistantly adding more features for modification... it's not the *best* or most varied Character Creation you'll ever use, but I'm happy with it... and I like a lot of customization, personally.

Greentongue · Apr 10, 2005, 03:25 PM // 15:25

There is certainly the option to add Dwarves in the next expansion. Their height makes a great "filter" to explain why the first chapter characters cannot enter the Dwarven Underground.

Maybe even Dwarves would have "Dark Sight" and that also would be used to "filter" first chapter characters. A partially underground city would be the interface between the two races.

Kha · Apr 10, 2005, 03:58 PM // 15:58

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Originally Posted by lllCo2lll

Anyhow if they do allow another playable race like dwarves or charr I hope they don't mix in any racial traits or stuff like that. The only thing that should be different is just overall appearance, starting area, and background story like how humans have pre-searing ascalon and the likes of that.

Agreed. It would really develop the world even more in depth to those of us who enjoy it. We would get to see the history from different views.

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Originally Posted by lllCo2lll

Also it could add a whole new PvP option (Race vs Race) Like how the war is currently. Hmm come to think of it that'd be a great idea to install and it'll also ensure a lot of roleplaying when you have for example:

A famous guild from the charr side entering a warzonelikearea against a famous human guild and they duke it out and not only will they make their guild more famous for winning, but ensuring that their nation is stronger or something.

I like it. Let's keep our fingers crossed. I'm all for different races to play, but I just hope there is more of a reason to them if they are added than just giving more visual options than human.

cpukilla · Apr 10, 2005, 05:09 PM // 17:09

Those are actually dwarves ... riding giants. Look at the chapter of lore on dwarves and they mention it.

lllCo2lll · Apr 10, 2005, 11:55 PM // 23:55

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Originally Posted by cpukilla

Those are actually dwarves ... riding giants. Look at the chapter of lore on dwarves and they mention it.

I was reading the lore and I didn't quite grasp how huge they were? Does anyone know the approximate height compared to humans?

"They were huge and hairy and covered at the head and arms with finely worked metal armor."
That was the only description I found on the section that they mentioned about the Dwarves. At times like this I wish there are roleplay forums to discuss about the lore of guildwar more indepth don't you all agree?

William of Orange · Apr 10, 2005, 11:58 PM // 23:58

Damn, didn't look like any of the Dwarves I remembered.

But now that I took a second look, I do remember fighting against some of the riding guys...

Kha · Apr 10, 2005, 11:59 PM // 23:59

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Originally Posted by lllCo2lll

I was reading the lore and I didn't quite grasp how huge they were? Does anyone know the approximate height compared to humans?

In the game, dwarves seemed like waist-chest height, depending on your character's own height of course. So average compared to how they are in a lot of games I'd say.

And they're tough little suckers, too. And the beasts they ride... ugh!

Armaio · Apr 11, 2005, 12:00 AM // 00:00

I would likely become a dwarf if they had the option, but I would definitely like to see some new races in the future of GW...

Manderlock · Apr 11, 2005, 12:04 AM // 00:04

yes i would play a dwarf , and he would be of clan battlehammer (i love r.a. salvatore

)

Mashekle · Apr 11, 2005, 12:10 AM // 00:10

Well since they are already in the game, I'd say that have a very good chance of being a playable race one day. That is if we actually do get other playable races

. I never really liked BEING a dwarf, but I have always liked them nonetheless.

lllCo2lll · Apr 11, 2005, 12:33 AM // 00:33

Does anyone know all of the possible races in Guildwars so far that might be playable. All I can think of is Charr and Dwarves. Since I haven't gotten far into the game I haven't met all the areas races. Geez wonder what female charrs and dwarves would look like...

im trying to imagine, but it shivers me.

Manderlock · Apr 11, 2005, 12:35 AM // 00:35

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Originally Posted by lllCo2lll

Does anyone know all of the possible races in Guildwars so far that might be playable. All I can think of is Charr and Dwarves. Since I haven't gotten far into the game I haven't met all the areas races. Geez wonder what female charrs and dwarves would look like...

im trying to imagine, but it shivers me.

well.............they got beards

Kha · Apr 11, 2005, 12:49 AM // 00:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by lllCo2lll

Does anyone know all of the possible races in Guildwars so far that might be playable. All I can think of is Charr and Dwarves. Since I haven't gotten far into the game I haven't met all the areas races. Geez wonder what female charrs and dwarves would look like...

im trying to imagine, but it shivers me.

Grawls/Trogs, Caromi. Maybe even Gargoyles, Imps, Mergoyles, Minotaurs, and/or Centaurs depending on their civilizaton/background. Guess it depends on where they want to go with the game. Would be cool if they didn't stick to really "human" kind of creatures like in other games. Would love more diversity in civilization and culture.

lllCo2lll · Apr 11, 2005, 12:55 AM // 00:55

Lets just hope that it doesn't become so diversed that you see a city with a whole bunch of grawls, charrs, dwarves, humans and who knows how many other races start dancing naked near a fire. lol...

Manderlock · Apr 11, 2005, 12:56 AM // 00:56

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Originally Posted by lllCo2lll

Lets just hope that it doesn't become so diversed that you see a city with a whole bunch of grawls, charrs, dwarves, humans and who knows how many other races start dancing naked near a fire. lol...

hmmmm i dont know that would be...................interesting

Kha · Apr 11, 2005, 12:56 AM // 00:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by lllCo2lll

Lets just hope that it doesn't become so diversed that you see a city with a whole bunch of grawls, charrs, dwarves, humans and who knows how many other races start dancing naked near a fire. lol...

What? And ruin my lifelong dream?!

Apr 10, 2005, 01:07 PM // 13:07	#1
lllCo2lll Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	Playing dwarves? Are these what dwarves look like? http://guildwars.com/gallery/conceptart/concept008.html If so wow that'd be "awesome" to play as in later chapters wouldn't you all think so and agree? (sorry I bet theres tons of topics like this, but I don't like ressurecting old threads ... err well not sure if there is any old threads like this) Anyhow if they do allow another playable race like dwarves or charr I hope they don't mix in any racial traits or stuff like that. The only thing that should be different is just overall appearance, starting area, and background story like how humans have pre-searing ascalon and the likes of that. Thus ensuring that you won't see a city with a whole mix-bag of races (I'm not racist.. ) Also it could add a whole new PvP option (Race vs Race) Like how the war is currently. Hmm come to think of it that'd be a great idea to install and it'll also ensure a lot of roleplaying when you have for example: A famous guild from the charr side entering a warzonelikearea against a famous human guild and they duke it out and not only will they make their guild more famous for winning, but ensuring that their nation is stronger or something err.... I'm sleepy so not too positive of what I'm actually spitting out of my mouth (keyboard) So please if you have any offense toward my post, I am sorry But so far what do you guys think of the idea? "Scrap-it or Interesting?"

Apr 10, 2005, 02:37 PM // 14:37	#5
Shrapnel_Magnet Pirate? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Guild: Idiot Savants Profession: R/	Humans are the only playable race in this initial chapter of Guild Wars. They have been consistantly adding more features for modification... it's not the best or most varied Character Creation you'll ever use, but I'm happy with it... and I like a lot of customization, personally. __________________ Show Some Beta Love!

Apr 10, 2005, 02:00 PM // 14:00	#2
William of Orange Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin Guild: Thousand Tigers Apund Ur Head, The Consulate	No, those definitely were not Dwarves in that Concept Art picture. First thing that came to mind when I saw that picture was that it was one of the Warg Riders from LoTR. There are other threads about having other playable races, but I'm heading downstairs to eat breakfast right now, otherwise I'd dig up the link(s).

Apr 10, 2005, 02:05 PM // 14:05	#3
Devil's Dictionary Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Presumed missing... Profession: Me/N	Those are dwarves; "Summit Beastmasters" actually.

Apr 10, 2005, 02:29 PM // 14:29	#4
Hamster of Doom Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, Texas	Is there even an option to play a dwarf in this game? I understood that you can modify your appearance to a great deal.

Apr 10, 2005, 03:25 PM // 15:25	#6
Greentongue Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orlando, FL	There is certainly the option to add Dwarves in the next expansion. Their height makes a great "filter" to explain why the first chapter characters cannot enter the Dwarven Underground. Maybe even Dwarves would have "Dark Sight" and that also would be used to "filter" first chapter characters. A partially underground city would be the interface between the two races.

Apr 10, 2005, 05:09 PM // 17:09	#8
cpukilla Banned Join Date: Feb 2005	Those are actually dwarves ... riding giants. Look at the chapter of lore on dwarves and they mention it.

Apr 10, 2005, 11:58 PM // 23:58	#10
William of Orange Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin Guild: Thousand Tigers Apund Ur Head, The Consulate	Damn, didn't look like any of the Dwarves I remembered. But now that I took a second look, I do remember fighting against some of the riding guys...

Apr 11, 2005, 12:00 AM // 00:00	#12
Armaio Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada	I would likely become a dwarf if they had the option, but I would definitely like to see some new races in the future of GW...

Apr 11, 2005, 12:04 AM // 00:04	#13
Manderlock Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TX Guild: Crimson ScS Profession: W/N	yes i would play a dwarf , and he would be of clan battlehammer (i love r.a. salvatore )

Apr 11, 2005, 12:10 AM // 00:10	#14
Mashekle Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: AR, U.S.A.	Well since they are already in the game, I'd say that have a very good chance of being a playable race one day. That is if we actually do get other playable races . I never really liked BEING a dwarf, but I have always liked them nonetheless.

Apr 11, 2005, 12:33 AM // 00:33	#15
lllCo2lll Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	Does anyone know all of the possible races in Guildwars so far that might be playable. All I can think of is Charr and Dwarves. Since I haven't gotten far into the game I haven't met all the areas races. Geez wonder what female charrs and dwarves would look like... im trying to imagine, but it shivers me.

Apr 11, 2005, 12:55 AM // 00:55	#18
lllCo2lll Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2005	Lets just hope that it doesn't become so diversed that you see a city with a whole bunch of grawls, charrs, dwarves, humans and who knows how many other races start dancing naked near a fire. lol...