Why can't Wood Elves be Paladins (Verant's reasoning?)

[keysmash]

Originally Posted by Danth [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Some musclebound 7 foot tall dude isn't going to be stealthy

Why not? Haven't you seen Conan the Barbarian? He's was as much a rogue as he was a warrior. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

For real though, I don't see a viking who fights dirty as a contradiction. In fact, I think it makes a lot of sense. And I think that's more important roleplay-wise than the practicality of them sneaking.

[jarshale]

Why no iksar rogues? Would have been legit.

[Kayso]

Originally Posted by Swish [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Where's the option to choose homosexual... bisexual?

Originally Posted by maskedmelon [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Funny, those are precisely the situations in which a Paladin excels! ^^

I skimmed those successive posts really quickly, lumped them together in my mind, and it all made sense.

[Evia]

Wood Elf as a Paladin makes so much sense to you? Explain to me if you could your thoughts behind it, because to me it makes no sense at all. There are a few class/race combos that I think should be allowed that are not actually in game (Iksar Rogue, Halfling Bard, Gnome Paladin/SK, Halfling Ranger to name a few) but I definitely am a fan of having restrictions on it. EQ2's "any race can play any class" thing kinda killed lore for me.

[gnatch]

Originally Posted by Danth [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Some musclebound 7 foot tall dude isn't going to be stealthy.

It's called a "thug".

Speaking of barbarians, why no barbarian bard? kilts and bagpipes??? COME ON!

[Deckk]

Originally Posted by Evia [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Wood Elf as a Paladin makes so much sense to you? Explain to me if you could your thoughts behind it, because to me it makes no sense at all. There are a few class/race combos that I think should be allowed that are not actually in game (Iksar Rogue, Halfling Bard, Gnome Paladin/SK, Halfling Ranger to name a few) but I definitely am a fan of having restrictions on it. EQ2's "any race can play any class" thing kinda killed lore for me.

Just seems to fit. Defenders of good kind of thing. I mean, people got a little carried away with the hyperbole in here (some of it was hilarious, though). I said in the OP that I knew that there has to be class/race restrictions, but to me, a wood elf is a perfect candidate. Yes, they're all about nature (though not necessarily holy). Tunare, however, is a diety in EQ, and is the Goddess of nature. There is a holy tie in.

EQ2's setup is a bit weak, in my opinion, for the reasons listed.

Someone replied with "you have to be able to be a cleric to be a paladin". I addressed this point in the OP. Half-elves can't be cleric. So why is it different for them? Honest question. I know nothing about the lore. And to the point that wood elves don't like shiny things, how does that explain their ability to be a warrior?

It's not like it's a huge deal, either. Just got curious.

[DeadlyReza]

Originally Posted by gnatch [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It's called a "thug".

Speaking of barbarians, why no barbarian bard? kilts and bagpipes??? COME ON!

LOL Barbarians aren't Scottish.... learn your history buddy :P I mean the Romans did call the scottish barbarians but that was more of a noble put down than anything :P

Which actually is quite insulting now that Barbs wear kilts... So i can see how you would make that connection!

My Scottish heritage is quite upset right now!

Anyway, how awesome would a Halfling Bard be! the little hobbits love to sing songs, come on devs, make it happen, and while you are at it, Halfling Ranger and Rogue too please [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] p.s Halflings will rule Norrath one day k thx bye

[timeconsumer]

Originally Posted by DeadlyReza [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

LOL Barbarians aren't Scottish.... learn your history buddy :P I mean the Romans did call the scottish barbarians but that was more of a noble put down than anything :P

Which actually is quite insulting now that Barbs wear kilts... So i can see how you would make that connection!

My Scottish heritage is quite upset right now!

Mel Gibson disagrees.

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[Sorn]

Originally Posted by timeconsumer [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Mel Gibson disagrees.

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The same shade of woad and everything! Matchies! <3

[Sadre Spinegnawer]

Originally Posted by Tiewon Shu [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Because on a role-play perspective, and EQ back then was about role-play first and foremost, wood elves were "barbaric" when compared to high elves. Professions such as paladins and clergy are usually spurned from "blue blood" nobility, something wood elves never assimilated into their culture.

this. wood elves are "pagan" as it were, worshipping nature. Pagan races can be druids or shamans, but not the "church" classes of cleric or paladin.

It all goes back to DnD, which in turn goes back to Tolkein....