Iksar with future Greenmist vs Other Races and Plate armor

[Sillyturtle]

I wish to discuss what peoples thoughts are on Iksar Shadowknights vs Non Iksar Shadowknights with the current quests available in regards to Greenmist.

Thanks to helpful info from other people and other threads, I know now that Greenmist is not yet in game, waiting for the CHardok revamp. Also, that once it is finally in it will be Iksar Only.

With not knowing how long it will take for that revamp to be launched, for someone wanting to create a Shadowknight NOW, the question becomes is it worth giving up all that early plate armor and stuff and being an Iksar for an item that could be quite some time away?

What do you guys think about it?

[Sillyturtle]

Nothing is worth being an iksar over, especially an ugly weapon.

Well I'm just thinking y'know? I can't stand troll. That's not an option.

And with regen. Say you're in your 30's. Your'e regenning 20hp a minute if you're not an Iksar/Troll. That's abysmal. I don't have money for Fungi or for a Rubicite Breastplate.


Anyone ever rolled a non regen race and wished they'd rolled Iksar? or versa? I expect a lot of soloing so regenning without heals is gonna be important I feel.

[Ravager]

Just play the Iksar, it's what you want. You know you'll regret it if you don't.

[Anderdale]

Nothing is worth being an iksar over, especially an ugly weapon.

What is the graphic?

[Sillyturtle]

Yeah went Dark Elf cause the ladyfriend wants a DE Necromancer.

[Nirgon]

Iksar master race in Velious

[loramin]

Regarding the timing question ... well first off Velious took seven years. I think that's very important to keep in mind: even if the devs are working at the same pace (and for all we know they're working slower now), and even though Chardok 2.0 has less content than Velious, it's still going to take them quite awhile.

But on top of that I also have a theory, which is that the devs know that when they roll out Chardok 2.0 everyone will think the project is basically done. But the devs also have a long backlog of work (I assume this because every programming project has a long backlog of work). So my theory ... and it's just a theory (but it's what I'd do) ... is that the devs will hold off on releasing Chardok 2.0 even longer, until they have a lot more backlog work completed first.

In other words, pick Iksar because you want to be an Iksar, not because you expect certain armor to be available N months from now ... because it's likely to be 2x or 3x N months.

[Tethler]

Hmm, I wonder if Chardok 2.0 or Pantheon will release first...

[Snaggles]

Are you asking if the Greenmist is a class-defining item? No but it will be an eventually be a much easier quasi-epic to attain. I’d go with what you like the look of the most. That’s all that really matters, especially for a SK.

[Pootle]

Speaking as a current Iksar SK, it is frustrating to see a great piece of armor only to find its not wearable. But whatever, I didn't come to 1999 to experience an easy game, and I chose IksarSK for the challenge and enjoyment of playing a hard race/class combo that i've never played before.

Looking forward to completing my Greenmist in the future, but not holding my breath.

I guess i am trying to say... well i'm not sure what I'm trying to say, play what makes you happy!

[Naerron]

iksar are great warriors. Best AC, amazing regen, at 55+ your regen is basically a fungi tunic

[Beinen]

Just play the Iksar, it's what you want. You know you'll regret it if you don't.

Truth... Thats the answer anyone starts questioning their racial/class choices based on a min/max option. If you are questioning it at all then that means you are likely the type of person who wants to get the most out of what your playing. Or, to be the "best" in your own opinion.

[Rodeojones1979]

I really wanted to do this for my new alt, but just couldn’t pull the trigger. A few factors influences me to choose a different race:

1) Cabilis is such a pain in the ass for a newbie. Getting back and forth to train is stupid.
2) Being hated everywhere sucks
3) I’ve done many Iksar alts before but have never done an Erudite
4) The swing animations look stupid, and Iksars in general look very similar to one another
5) No plate = no clicky armor.

At the character creation screen I went with Erudite which just felt right, as well as offering me an entirely new play experience. I’m now happily leveling up in The Warrens and have full access to Antonica.

Do like I did and listen to your gut. YOU have to play the character for hundreds of hours.

[Dolalin]

Do like I did and listen to your gut. YOU have to play the character for hundreds of hours.

Not completely true. You could play for hundreds of seconds, then /delete because you made a terrible mistake.

[Crawdad]

If you're planning on getting a Greenmist, plate armor shouldn't concern you. You'll end up in Velious plate gear eventually, so the only pain is while leveling. Dreadscale will last you until the late 40s where you can start factioning and farming/buying velious plate.

Everyone else is on the money, you have to play what you enjoy looking at and Iksar master race is the only right choice what feels right to you. Gear is temporary so don't get hung up on it. Except for 2hs animations.. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFsvESLXqCE) if you wind up going for Inny's Curse, make sure you use the animation fix. (https://www.project1999.com/forums/showthread.php?t=262117)

[ducktv]

Greenmist isnt coming out

[Caball]

Pick that Iksar my dude. That AC bonus is dope, regan is nice, and you look sick wearing that SS or Kael armor later on. Greenmist will be nice for sure but not really a dealbreaker, the true underrated thing is forage! Or wait, maybe it’s just looking pimp for being iksar master race, dunno anymore lost my train of thought. Choose Iksar baby woohoooo!

[elwing]

Greenmist isnt coming out

Why not? It's in p99 timeline... Wouldn't count on it too soon through...

[Xaeophi]

No clicky armor? cant iksars use velious armor quests?

[Snaggles]

No clicky armor? cant iksars use velious armor quests?

None of the blood ember armor. That said, few of the pieces are exactly class-making/breaking.

That said, I still see a ton of Iksar shaman and the JBB is arguably OP. As a levelling tool 45-mid 50’s at least.

[elwing]

Well be legs immensely improve our chances of fd(hence the outrageous price) be gloves are great mana savers, the vambrace are also neat to save mana while leveling before you get the upgraded version, but yes, you can do without be armor for sure... Legs and glove will be missed but not game breaking...