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Best Race / Worst Race
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Khenza Vindran
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#1 - 2015-09-13 16:35:11 UTC
Is there a consensus on this? I understand that every individual has their own set of qualifiers, but what made you gravitate to the race you chose to play?

For me, Minmatar was an easy top choice due to the one-two punch of badass backstory (violent slave uprising to break free from religious zealotry) and their overall ship aesthetic (Rifter makes my heart flutter). On the flip side, the Amarr were the least appealing because of their fanaticism. Haven't delved too far into the overall lore yet, but I've always been fascinated by the psychology that goes into the character choices we make in games like these.

Sing this corrosion to me...
Ralph King-Griffin
New Eden Tech Support
#2 - 2015-09-13 16:42:47 UTC
Lulu Lunette
Savage Moon Society
#3 - 2015-09-13 16:45:38 UTC
Khenza Vindran wrote:
Is there a consensus on this? I understand that every individual has their own set of qualifiers, but what made you gravitate to the race you chose to play?

For me, Minmatar was an easy top choice due to the one-two punch of badass backstory (violent slave uprising to break free from religious zealotry) and their overall ship aesthetic (Rifter makes my heart flutter). On the flip side, the Amarr were the least appealing because of their fanaticism. Haven't delved too far into the overall lore yet, but I've always been fascinated by the psychology that goes into the character choices we make in games like these.


I went through every single option carefully and it basically came down to becoming either a Jin-Mei Gallente or a Vherokior Minmatar and I liked the stories of both, just liked how my Vherokior character turned out better. (way cuter) Blink

After that decision I wanted to know what it would be like to be that stereotypical Vherokior. I've found out they are wanderers, shrewd traders, women run most clans, pretty common to see Vherokior as small business owners. So I started my own corporation of wandering explorers.

I like having nice things so I buy the best clothes and ship skins I can from the big trade hubs. Since we're all immortal and pretty much demi-Gods, I like to go out to lowsec on occasion and fly my Rifters and Kestrels. Cool

@lunettelulu7
Ralph King-Griffin
New Eden Tech Support
#4 - 2015-09-13 16:47:23 UTC
Ok I say amarr but it's worth noting that I own at least two minmitar

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Tipa Riot
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#5 - 2015-09-13 17:14:10 UTC  |  Edited by: Tipa Riot
Ralph King-Griffin wrote:
that I own at least two minmitar

Perfect role play Twisted

EDIT:
Can't remember in detail why I choose Galente ... was just the most appealing visually and story-wise (not polarizing, extreme) I think. I joined 2 years ago, where the race didn't matter anymore for the gameplay.

I'm my own NPC alt.
ShahFluffers
Ice Fire Warriors
#6 - 2015-09-13 17:49:53 UTC
Khenza Vindran wrote:
Best Race / Worst Race

Is there a consensus on this? I understand that every individual has their own set of qualifiers, but what made you gravitate to the race you chose to play?

Erm... very, very broad question.

Gameplay-wise...
There is no functional difference between any character of any race. All characters...

- more or less start out with the same number of skillpoints
- have access to the same bonuses and skills (see: you can train any skill in the game)
- do not gain a particular bonus or penalties for respectively flying racial or off-racial ships or weapons

When it comes to the racial ship lines though...

- Gallente have a solid line up of Tech 1 and Tech 2 ships. Their only real limitations comes from their preferred weapon system (Hybrid Blasters... which are SUPER short range facemelters) and the inherent frustrations with drones.

- Caldari have a so-so line up of Tech 1 ships (some exceptions apply) with some really fantastic Tech 2 ships peppered here and there. People poo poo on missiles a lot (which about half of all Caldari ships prefer and use) but they are quite good in skirmish and small-scale warfare.

- Amarr ships tend to be "on-trick-ponies" in terms of what they can do, with exceptions littered throughout. However they do their "one trick" pretty damn well when you organize a group of players around it.

- Minmatar ships tend to be more "fast and furious"... not having the tanking abilities that other races have (exceptions apply), but making up for it with above average speed, higher damage application, super-high volley strikes, or some combination of those three.


Lore-wise...
It is up to you to decide.

How did you Veterans start?
Khenza Vindran
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#7 - 2015-09-13 19:11:36 UTC
From a sociopolitical standpoint, Gallente would be my second choice, even if their ships are a little peculiar. Caldari ships however are quite sexy and I'll probably take some of them for a spin at some point.

I mu say though that I love the "get in, pound them hard, get out" aspect of Minmatar warfare. Suits me best.

Big smile

Sing this corrosion to me...
Chainsaw Plankton
FaDoyToy
#8 - 2015-09-13 19:22:46 UTC
I think most people pick caldari, capitalist warmongers, what's not to like?

@ChainsawPlankto on twitter
Ralph King-Griffin
New Eden Tech Support
#9 - 2015-09-13 19:25:27 UTC
Chainsaw Plankton wrote:
I think most people pick caldari, capitalist warmongers, what's not to like?

The whole capitalist warmongering bit.

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Zihao
Doomheim
#10 - 2015-09-13 19:57:38 UTC
Caldari are warmongers? Didn't we attack them first?
Skyweir Kinnison
Doomheim
#11 - 2015-09-13 20:18:11 UTC
I'm primarily a role-player in any MMORPG I play, so I considered my character background carefully. There's a whole range of motivations that drew me to the Gallente and the lore of the Federation.

I like the ship styles too (aside from the really space potato shapes) especially the Navy Comet and the Incursus. One day, I might get to fly a Megathron too Big smile. I've also come to like drones and their uses, and want to get advanced in their use.

I think most people are influenced by the aesthetic of the area they start, but develop past the racial choice fairly rapidly. I suppose you get used to certain styles of play - for example, I got used to shields very early on, and then got a bit panicked when learning armour tanking as the shield (outer) ring went down so much faster than before - till the red stopped abruptly in the second ring.

Humanity has won its battle. Liberty now has a country.
Memphis Baas
#12 - 2015-09-14 02:53:09 UTC
Gallente and Amarr dress the best (talking about the general populace; capsuleers have access to the NEX store which evens out the fashions). Caldari are too... drab, and Minmatar don't seem to have any sense of fashion.
Chainsaw Plankton
FaDoyToy
#13 - 2015-09-14 04:17:16 UTC
Ralph King-Griffin wrote:
Chainsaw Plankton wrote:
I think most people pick caldari, capitalist warmongers, what's not to like?

The whole capitalist warmongering bit.

have you even been to amarr lately?

Zihao wrote:
Caldari are warmongers? Didn't we attack them first?

what do I look like, a history major!? Always shoot first and blame the other party later!

Memphis Baas wrote:
Caldari are too... drab, and Minmatar don't seem to have any sense of fashion.

pssht! I'm spectaular!

as for the minmatar, they are too busy fixing oil leaks, and duct-taping their rust contraptions that they call spaceships to worry about wearing fancy clothing.

@ChainsawPlankto on twitter
Tisiphone Dira
Garoun Investment Bank
Gallente Federation
#14 - 2015-09-14 05:59:53 UTC
I love freedom and opposing tyranny, so gallente was naturally my first choice.

There once was a ganker named tisi

A stunningly beautiful missy

To gank a gross miner

There is nothing finer, cept when they get all pissy
erg cz
Federal Jegerouns
#15 - 2015-09-14 07:37:48 UTC
There is no point to speak about ships / weapon systems in this matter, IMHO. Everyone can train everything, start up set of skills does not matter in the long run.

Even faction warfare limitations is not an issue. Anyone can join any faction players-made corporation. Which is very wrong, but only from my point of view, please no pressure here.

What matters is the face you will be starring at. A lot. And if you do not degrade this game into pew-pew shooter only, you will also get that warm feeling, that you are fighting for the right guys.

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Webvan
All Kill No Skill
#16 - 2015-09-14 07:59:48 UTC
Khenza Vindran wrote:
Is there a consensus on this? I understand that every individual has their own set of qualifiers, but what made you gravitate to the race you chose to play?


By being unwelcome in Gallente and Farmatar empire space, I choose Caldari and Amarr.

I'm in it for the money

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Mortlake
Republic Military School
#17 - 2015-09-14 11:43:46 UTC  |  Edited by: Mortlake
Amarr do not come with complimentary shades, they are therefore the worst race.

There are no good looking Minmatar women.

It's a toss up then between Gallente and Caldari. If you don't mind the stench of body odour and garlic, I would say Gallente are the better out of the two.

Sometimes you hit the bar and sometimes the bar hits you...
Alexis Smythe
Protecting Interstellar Rocks And The Environment
#18 - 2015-09-14 12:37:01 UTC
Mortlake wrote:

There are no good looking Minmatar women.


You take that back
Donald Dodixie
Tropical Tax Haven
#19 - 2015-09-14 13:13:56 UTC
Alexis Smythe wrote:
Mortlake wrote:

There are no good looking Minmatar women.


You take that back

For reference: http://evewho.com/pilot/Large+Collidable+Object
Neuntausend
Republic Military School
Minmatar Republic
#20 - 2015-09-14 13:25:31 UTC
I would like to point out that this thread is very internet-space-racist. There is no Über- or Unterrasse in Eve.
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