What is YOUR favorite race? And why?

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What is your favorite race?

Orismer/Orcs
9
3%
Bosmer/Wood Elves
23
9%
Altmer/High Elves
24
9%
Argonians
27
10%
Khajiit
33
13%
Imperials
23
9%
Nords
32
12%
Redguards
13
5%
Dunmer/Dark Elves
40
15%
Bretons
37
14%
 
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^ Agreed. I was hoping the Azura worshippers would've led to something bigger, but we've all found out otherwise :p I would've also liked for a Breton to have been able to join the Forsworn, or at least be recognized as a Breton or fellow countryman, y'know? [insert whining of missing the racial commentary from NPCs in Oblivion]
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That's what lonely developers are for, not us. Making female Nords, is hard.
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@Hissien: I think it would depend on how the developers presented it. A bunch of angry Dunmer led by a capable organiser (aka the player) could be a force to be reckoned with, especially with the Stormcloaks distracted. I like the idea of hoards of Dunmer immigrants pouring into Skyrim from Morrowind and rallying to your cause when they realise your rebellion is becoming success, and that they have a chance of getting revenge on the Nords.
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MoncarBelvani wrote:@Hissien: I think it would depend on how the developers presented it. A bunch of angry Dunmer led by a capable organiser (aka the player) could be a force to be reckoned with, especially with the Stormcloaks distracted. I like the idea of hoards of Dunmer immigrants pouring into Skyrim from Morrowind and rallying to your cause when they realise your rebellion is becoming success, and that they have a chance of getting revenge on the Nords.
Yes, and lets help the Argonians take Morrowind. Just because you want something, does not give you the right to have it.
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What? Making attractive Nords is so easy as they have no wrinkles what so ever.
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Br3admax wrote: Yes, and lets help the Argonians take Morrowind. Just because you want something, does not give you the right to have it.
I never claimed it was my right. I think all my posts have been saying "it would be nice if..." not "I demand".
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I would have to say Argonians, for the simple fact that they are so different and so mysterious (in regards to their interaction with the Hist especially). While I think the majority of the other races are cool and all, I think (for myself at least) the alien nature of the Argonians is what appeals to me, and sets them above the others.
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MoncarBelvani wrote:@Hissien: I think it would depend on how the developers presented it. A bunch of angry Dunmer led by a capable organiser (aka the player) could be a force to be reckoned with, especially with the Stormcloaks distracted. I like the idea of hoards of Dunmer immigrants pouring into Skyrim from Morrowind and rallying to your cause when they realise your rebellion is becoming success, and that they have a chance of getting revenge on the Nords.
Nice idea but as of now i imagine the Dunmer are trying to rebuild their home on Solsteim which was granted by the nords. "Eyes on the prey not the horizon."
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Hissien wrote:
MoncarBelvani wrote:@Hissien: I think it would depend on how the developers presented it. A bunch of angry Dunmer led by a capable organiser (aka the player) could be a force to be reckoned with, especially with the Stormcloaks distracted. I like the idea of hoards of Dunmer immigrants pouring into Skyrim from Morrowind and rallying to your cause when they realise your rebellion is becoming success, and that they have a chance of getting revenge on the Nords.
Nice idea but as of now i imagine the Dunmer are trying to rebuild their home on Solsteim which was granted by the nords. "Eyes on the prey not the horizon."
Nicely put, Hissien. As for joinable forsworn please put me under the category of "Make this a DLC please?!".
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My favourite are the Redguard , Because when they first arrived on Tamriel , they pushed out the Orcs , then they tamed the Desert , then after the great war , they pushed back the Dominion and held them at bay
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I do like the Redguards quite a bit. I can't ever find the reason to make one, though.
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Ive always wanted to make an Orc....but i dont know why.
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The Orcs are cool.
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Because they are awesome?
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They have a sense where you want to have an Orc.
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For me, it isnt that i dont like orcs... it is that orcs dont like me :lol:
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Huntershound wrote:
Hissien wrote:
MoncarBelvani wrote:@Hissien: I think it would depend on how the developers presented it. A bunch of angry Dunmer led by a capable organiser (aka the player) could be a force to be reckoned with, especially with the Stormcloaks distracted. I like the idea of hoards of Dunmer immigrants pouring into Skyrim from Morrowind and rallying to your cause when they realise your rebellion is becoming success, and that they have a chance of getting revenge on the Nords.
Nice idea but as of now i imagine the Dunmer are trying to rebuild their home on Solsteim which was granted by the nords. "Eyes on the prey not the horizon."
Nicely put, Hissien. As for joinable forsworn please put me under the category of "Make this a DLC please?!".
I can't accept this, even Bretons in High Rock hate the Forsworn, and have most of their land.
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Why do some many people like the Forsworn? They are a bunch of savage, brainless thugs if you ask me.
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DikaSmausha wrote:Why do some many people like the Forsworn? They are a bunch of savage, brainless thugs if you ask me.
Personal opinions. I find they're a ravenous group of folks who are into some freaky stuff (Briarhearts, anyone?) but I can see why they want what they want.
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DikaSmausha wrote:Why do some many people like the Forsworn? They are a bunch of savage, brainless thugs if you ask me.
Because being civilised gets boring after a while, I want to be a savage! :Twisted Evil:
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then go be one. Don't have to be a Forsworn.
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DikaSmausha wrote:then go be one. Don't have to be a Forsworn.
I think people are just saying they'd like the option to be a Forsworn as they are an in-game faction. My Breton character dresses in forsworn gear and supports their cause, I'd like the chance to help them fight off the Nords.
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It would be cool to have the option
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DikaSmausha wrote:Why do some many people like the Forsworn? They are a bunch of savage, brainless thugs if you ask me.
there is a thread about this. mind the "savage" term if you would.
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