The two magic races
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 6:14 pm
Which magicka-based race (High Elf or Breton) do you prefer? Why?
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The two magic races
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Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 6:37 pm
bretons dont have any magic weakneses
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2005 7:01 pm
I agree Brentons are awesome
Posted: 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.
Posted: 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.
1.They look cool.
2.They end up having WAY more magicka.
3.They're scream is ... alright.
4.They're tall.
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:30 am
The Bretons because the High Elves are weak against normal weapons.
Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 6:50 pm
Another vote for the altmer.
Lots of Magicka
Lots of Magicka
Posted: Thu Mar 24, 2005 4:05 pm
Breton because they are more versitile.
Posted: 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.
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.
Posted: 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...
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...
Posted: 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
Posted: 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
Nevertheless, I think this should have been made a poll. Still, Breton is dominating this thread
Posted: 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.
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.
Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 11:00 am
well, I'm under 5 feet, so don't feel bad.