From: Archantes
Date: 2002-02-04 16:13:18
When people start playing Majik3d(tm)(r)(c), they face a problem. There is a list of races, short descs and rules say that in this game you have to roleplay, at least in some way.
Ok, you want to play a farmer. That's ok, every race has a farmer, pick any of them.
Ok, you want to play a mindless hack and slash char (I don't mean there should be players for that;). That's ok as long you do not choose Moon elves, Tore, Osthelian Pixies, Tilan, Dwarves.. instead of orcs, Althainions, trolls etc etc..
Ok, you want to play a char wearing all armour and swords you can. So, play as long you don't choose Dark elves, Brahjians... etc.
Ok, you want to play fully pacifist, that's ok until you choose Dark elves, orcs.. instead of Moon elves... etc.
Ok, you want to be a human, works as long you choose Althainions, Brahjians, Chreith, Dachoi, Hilosyph, Tore'e..
Ok, You want to play a seaman.. a bowman, a horseman, hunter, wolfrider, tarzan...
But..
How players get this kind of information? What to choose?
Maybe there should be a system that, by asking quiestions, determines which of playable races fit best for this player. It however should (or should it?) be voluntary test, which only gives help and directions for players starting the game. It could show, say, 10 best choises or something. Much information could be included to this system and this would help us create a better working world with same kind of players in same areas and communities.
So, hard criticism welcome.