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Old 09-30-2017, 02:16 AM
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Half elf warrior of innoruuk is pretty challenging and provides interesting RP.

Something overlooked with race selection is what you are communicating to other players.

Choosing the min/max race to some says you are wanting maximum gain for minimum effort; wanting the character to do the heavy lifting for you. i.e. lazy and unsociable

Others will perceive you as being numbers fixated, squeezing the maximum efficiency so you can always perform at maximum performance. i.e. unfun and arrogant

Conversely, if you don't pick the min/max choice some players will view you as not taking the game seriously nor playing your character properly.

How do you want others to perceive you?
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Old 10-01-2017, 02:50 PM
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One thing Humans have over iksar is...Mustaches! My human necro looks like a cast member from super troopers. You cant put a price tag on Mustaches!
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Old 09-30-2017, 06:25 AM
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Min max race/class combos IMO:

Wiz - High Elf (more innate INT and therefore more room for +MANA and +HP gear)
Enc - High Elf (highest starting CHA and therefore more room etc)
Necro - Iksar (obviously regen)
Mage - High Elf (more INT - more room)

Rogue - Barbarian (best STR - more room)
Warrior - Ogre (too many reasons to list) or Iksar if FSI not a concern
Monk - Iksar (regen)

Ranger - I wanna say human if Tunare aligned for the Helm of the Tracker quest
Paladin - reroll
Shadowknight - Troll because of regen, FSI doesn't matter since you're not tanking anything where it matters to a sufficient extent.

Cleric - High Elf (highest WIS, more room)
Druid - Probably Halfling?
Shaman - Ogre or Troll depending on whether you plan on taking advantage of innate regen more than of the FSI.

Bard - beats me
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Old 09-30-2017, 01:21 PM
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Min max race/class combos IMO:

Wiz - High Elf (more innate INT and therefore more room for +MANA and +HP gear)
Enc - High Elf (highest starting CHA and therefore more room etc)
Necro - Iksar (obviously regen)
Mage - High Elf (more INT - more room)

Rogue - Barbarian (best STR - more room)
Warrior - Ogre (too many reasons to list) or Iksar if FSI not a concern
Monk - Iksar (regen)

Ranger - I wanna say human if Tunare aligned for the Helm of the Tracker quest
Paladin - reroll
Shadowknight - Troll because of regen, FSI doesn't matter since you're not tanking anything where it matters to a sufficient extent.

Cleric - High Elf (highest WIS, more room)
Druid - Probably Halfling?
Shaman - Ogre or Troll depending on whether you plan on taking advantage of innate regen more than of the FSI.

Bard - beats me
Erudites for Wizard and Magician. For shaman it's Ogre. Rogue can be argued for Dwarf as they have a good str starting too and have the MR. Wood Elf for Druid, imo.
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Old 10-01-2017, 03:40 PM
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Min max race/class combos IMO:

Rogue - Barbarian (best STR - more room)
and can throw boulders which will win you botb tourney
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Old 09-30-2017, 02:08 PM
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Right, I forgot Erudites were there.

As far a shaman is concerned, half an innate worn fungi built into your character that doesn't take a slot and stacks with the actual fungi if needed is hard to pass on unless you need the FSI real bad. 99% of people don't.

Iksars regen just as much but Trolls can slam which can be a life saver.
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Old 09-30-2017, 02:25 PM
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One thing which rarely gets discussed when it comes to race choice is faction and which towns/banks you can use. My first character on P99 was a human necro of bertoxulous and, honestly, it was pretty nice being able to use most towns.

I can't remember if he's safe in Erudin but he is in Halas, Qeynos, Freeport, at least part of Neriak, Kaladim, and G fay. I also can't remember for sure if he's safe in Felewith but I think he is. Some of this may have taken a little faction work, it's been so long I don't even remember.

If you are just playing for fun and not planning to get heavily into raiding the convenience factor of this is actually pretty huge.
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Old 09-30-2017, 03:17 PM
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Thanks for the info on the min/max, class/race.

Regarding human necro of Bertoxx faction in Erudin. They are KoS to the guards. I died right after I hopped off the boat. A bit frustrating but very old school EQ [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
You can build up the High Guard of Erudin faction once you get gather shadows and can make your way to the Warrens.
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Old 09-30-2017, 04:08 PM
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Always put Max points into strength for easier levels 1-10
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Old 09-30-2017, 09:56 PM
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dont listen to people saying dont listen to people saying roll iksar [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]
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