The two magic races

Genetic · Post by **Genetic** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 6:14 pm

Which magicka-based race (High Elf or Breton) do you prefer? Why?

dragonfang22 · Post by **dragonfang22** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 6:37 pm

bretons dont have any magic weakneses

cheezmouse · Post by **cheezmouse** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 7:01 pm

I agree Brentons are awesome

Genetic · Post by **Genetic** » Tue Mar 22, 2005 7:37 pm

The ONLY thing I don't like about Bretons os that wimpy scream they have. Otherwise, they're pretty awesome.

lifeishell91 · Post by **lifeishell91** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 3:30 am

I like the Altmer more because:

1.They look cool.
2.They end up having WAY more magicka.
3.They're scream is ... alright.
4.They're tall.

DARK SAGE · Post by **DARK SAGE** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:30 am

The Bretons because the High Elves are weak against normal weapons.

Ares2382 · Post by **Ares2382** » Wed Mar 23, 2005 6:50 pm

Another vote for the altmer.

Lots of Magicka

RebelousDarkElf · Post by **RebelousDarkElf** » Thu Mar 24, 2005 4:05 pm

Breton because they are more versitile.

Lord Nyax · Post by **Lord Nyax** » Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:05 pm

I have to say Breton. Although the Altmer do have more magicka, they make horrid fighter/mages simply because unless they are 100+ feet from the enemy they are going to get killed by some monstrous amount of fire damage. My favorite example of Altmer weakness is: My level 24 fighter/mage comes out of a Deadric ruin having fully defeated not one, but two Winged Twilights at the same time. The moment I step out, bam! Half of my 220 health taken by a single spell and hit combo by a FIRE ATRONOCH. Uhhhh, okay.... The Altmer simply die too easily to any other mage character.

Breton, however, make excellent fighter/mages. Not only do they have a lesser powered Magicka bonus, but they completely reverse the Altmers' weakness. With a 50% resistance to magic no mage can pose a real threat. That fire atronoch would die in seconds.

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:05 am

I generally prefer Bretons for the reasons listed above, and the fact that they are average to short in height. I'm not sure if it is because I'm only 5"4 1/2 myself or what, but I'm vaguely uncomfortable playing a towering high elf

That being said though, I do still like Altmers because their weaknesses make the game more of a challenge, and if you want to, it is not difficult to counter them. By choosing the Atronach as a birth sign (which is a good idea anyway for a magic user) you will automatically absorb 50% of all magic attacks. Grab the Cuirass of the Saviour's Hide and you have 60% magic resistance... then there is a certain amulet from a certain archmage... and you can also obtain find a ring that increases intelligence and willpower by 10 points (high willpower = higher magic resistance).
I recall that the Robe of Drake's Pride also offers some nice resistances...

robot flux · Post by **robot flux** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 4:43 am

because I'm only 5"4 1/2 myself

haa haa, you're small!

Jokes aside, I have to agree that the Breton is better from the gaming-point-of-view, but the Altmer is definitely a better RP character IMO. But alas, the weaknesses!

Bretons 1, Altmers 0

RebelousDarkElf · Post by **RebelousDarkElf** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 5:57 pm

ha, ha, I'm 5'5

Nevertheless, I think this should have been made a poll. Still, Breton is dominating this thread

Magrus · Post by **Magrus** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 10:04 pm

[QUOTE=Genetic]Which magicka-based race (High Elf or Breton) do you prefer? Why?[/QUOTE]

Breton, for the durability reasons listed above.

I also made my own race for making a mage, but theres no game balance with that one whatsoever.

[QUOTE=robot flux]haa haa, you're small! [/QUOTE]

Whats wrong with a small woman? My girlfriend is 5' even, it's quite fun.

werebeargoddess · Post by **werebeargoddess** » Sat Apr 02, 2005 11:00 am

well, I'm under 5 feet, so don't feel bad.