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Would you like races to have active abilities?

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red_emu
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Just like armors have one active ability each. What do you think?
Edited by red_emu on June 22, 2017 10:28PM
PC - EU:
Falathren Noctis - AD MagNecro
Falathren - AD StamSorc
Falathren Eryndaer - AD StamDen
Falathren Irimion - AD MagPlar
Talagan Falathren - AD StamDK
Falathren Infernis - AD MagDK
Your-Ex - AD MagBlade

Would you like races to have active abilities? 110 votes

Yes, sounds like a good idea.
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IcyDeadPeoplevailjohn_ESOstatic_rechargeM0biRev RielleAlex_LexHatchetHarobottleofsyrupleeuxQUEZ420DDemonagegartoncyclonus11BouldercleaveEvilKiwiMetamonPersonofsecretsmalcolmhaggerDarkMatter909Chelister 49 votes
No, too many abilities already.
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QueoPlagueSDSkjoldurdennissomb16_ESOKharnisFiskertonsubtlezeroub17_ESOAlisyraSinthraxRajajshkaRomoSpud_Lovercode65536GreenSoup2HoTKeep_DoorPink_ViolinzStiltzobscure7Bananazyk 45 votes
Neither yes or no. Please explain.
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Sigtricadriant1978Allu07neb18_ESOvictorhrpereiraHuyenLordSkyKnightEirellaEasily_LostEnslavedMarbleQuicheDrakkdjinncrjs1RunscheisupaskrubofSunholdMalic 16 votes
  • RABIDxWOLVERINE
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    Example?
    Rhaegar Gregorson, The Ebonheart Centurion - Imperial Dragonknight
    RABIDxWOLVERINE - Xbox One, NA, Ebonheart Pact

    Loreseekers

    BLOOD FOR THE PACT!
  • Enslaved
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    Neither yes or no. Please explain.
    Well, no. Reason for that is simple - Zos would not be able to ballance them and it would ruin most races even more.
  • Fiskerton
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    No, too many abilities already.
    No because I already don't like that race contributes to min/max. Maybe if each ability was non-combat, like Orcs get something blacksmith related.
  • Tryxus
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    RABIDxWOLVERINE wrote: »
    Example?

    Dragonskin for Bretons would be a good one
    "Stand strong, stay true and shelter all."
    Tryxus - Guardian of the Green - Warden - PC/EU
  • idk
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    My answer is no, but not because there are to many abilities.

    Race has meaning and I think that is good for a game. I do not think we need to push that further.
  • RABIDxWOLVERINE
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    Tryxus wrote: »
    RABIDxWOLVERINE wrote: »
    Example?

    Dragonskin for Bretons would be a good one

    Or like reduction in frost damage to Nords?

    Also happy late birthday!
    Rhaegar Gregorson, The Ebonheart Centurion - Imperial Dragonknight
    RABIDxWOLVERINE - Xbox One, NA, Ebonheart Pact

    Loreseekers

    BLOOD FOR THE PACT!
  • Tryxus
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    RABIDxWOLVERINE wrote: »
    Tryxus wrote: »
    RABIDxWOLVERINE wrote: »
    Example?

    Dragonskin for Bretons would be a good one

    Or like reduction in frost damage to Nords?

    Also happy late birthday!

    Thx :p

    Or maybe Battlecry like in Skyrim, a Mass Hysteria type skill
    "Stand strong, stay true and shelter all."
    Tryxus - Guardian of the Green - Warden - PC/EU
  • Sigtric
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    Neither yes or no. Please explain.
    No, for the reason that racial balance is already stupid.

    Stormproof: Vibeke - 50 EP mDragonknight | Savi Dreloth - 50 EP Magsorc | Sadi Dreloth - 50 EP Magblade | Sigtric Stormaxe - 50 EP Stamsorc | Valora Dreloth - 50 EP Magplar | Sigtric the Unbearable 50 EP Stam Warden
    Scrub: Chews-on-Beavers - 50 EP DK Tank | Vera the Wild - 50 EP magicka Warden | Sigtric the Axe - 50 EP Dragonknight Crafter | Sigtric the Blade - 50 EP Lost Nightblade | Sigtric the Savage - 50 EP magicka Templar | Vibeka Shadowblade - 50 Ep Stealthy Ganky Nightblade |

    Show Me Your Dunmer
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  • Runschei
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    Neither yes or no. Please explain.
    Soooo dunmers get slaves?
  • Malic
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    Neither yes or no. Please explain.
    I want to crap thunder and *** lightening.

    Dont you?
  • Sigtric
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    Neither yes or no. Please explain.
    Runschei wrote: »
    Soooo dunmers get slaves?

    Well... I could get along with having a sizable flock of Argonians doing work for me.

    Stormproof: Vibeke - 50 EP mDragonknight | Savi Dreloth - 50 EP Magsorc | Sadi Dreloth - 50 EP Magblade | Sigtric Stormaxe - 50 EP Stamsorc | Valora Dreloth - 50 EP Magplar | Sigtric the Unbearable 50 EP Stam Warden
    Scrub: Chews-on-Beavers - 50 EP DK Tank | Vera the Wild - 50 EP magicka Warden | Sigtric the Axe - 50 EP Dragonknight Crafter | Sigtric the Blade - 50 EP Lost Nightblade | Sigtric the Savage - 50 EP magicka Templar | Vibeka Shadowblade - 50 Ep Stealthy Ganky Nightblade |

    Show Me Your Dunmer
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  • Rev Rielle
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    Yes, sounds like a good idea.
    Sure, it would be fun. As long as it was useful: *Remembers the hobbit 'throw a stone' ability in Lord of the Rings Online*
    If you can be anything, be kind.
  • Runschei
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    Neither yes or no. Please explain.
    Sigtric wrote: »
    Runschei wrote: »
    Soooo dunmers get slaves?

    Well... I could get along with having a sizable flock of Argonians doing work for me.

    Finally a perfectly organized pvp group that stacks on you!
  • Panomania
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    No, too many abilities already.
    New poll:

    If it aint broke, should we trust ZOS to "fix" it?
    The opinions of others should always be heard, especially if they dont agree with your own! But you always reserve the right to laugh at them.
  • Ghettokid
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    Yes, sounds like a good idea.
    All those no-votes are from non-orcs cause they know that after racial active abilities there would only be green rulers.
  • IcyDeadPeople
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    Yes, sounds like a good idea.
    Well, to me it sounds like a very bad idea considering the lack of balance already among various races and complexity involved in attempting to balance all the existing skill lines etc, but I say yes anyways because it would be fun.



    (Video) "The Arsonist" - Ganking with Magicka Dragonknight
  • MarbleQuiche
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    Neither yes or no. Please explain.
    Yes I would because that could help diversify builds.

    No because what'll actually happen is the opposite - a hardening of player attitudes that you must play this race if you play this class, role or resource pool.

    The wolf in me thinks yes, but I worry about the sheep.
    Edited by MarbleQuiche on June 22, 2017 11:28PM
    Currently obsessed with battlegrounds. Spamming here between rounds. Sometimes, when forums are particularly good, I skip ballerina around*

    *autocorrected nonsense, but it sounds amusing enough to me that I've taken up ballet
  • khai014
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    I think it will be more fun if when you reach cp 160. You will gain access to another slot of active skill and accesory granting you a total of 6 active skill slots and a total of 4 accessories instead of 3. changing everybody's play style and armor combinations.
  • Vipstaakki
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    Yes, sounds like a good idea.
    As long as it makes Redguard, Khajiit and all of the elves completely obsolete.
    Edited by Vipstaakki on June 23, 2017 1:09AM
  • Skjoldur
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    No, too many abilities already.
    Choice of race is already too important.
  • AcadianPaladin
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    No, too many abilities already.
    Active racial abilities would, doubtless fit the 'round peg round hole' tripe of the passives - further discouraging playing outside the box . I only play magicka characters and I only play Bosmer. I will seek another game before I depart from that habit. We don't need more things that try to pigeonhole certain races into certain roles.
    Edited by AcadianPaladin on June 23, 2017 12:54AM
    PC NA(no Steam), PvE, mostly solo
  • max_only
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    Yes, sounds like a good idea.
    YES

    CANNIBALISM FOR BOSMER.

    Make it so.
    #FiteForYourRite Bosmer = Stealth
    #OppositeResourceSiphoningAttacks
    || CP 1000+ || PC/NA || GUILDS: LWH; IA; CH; XA
    ""All gods' creatures (you lot) are equal when covered in A1 sauce"" -- Old Bosmeri Wisdom
  • Koensol
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    And yet another bad poll. Sorry, cannot vote with these options.
  • adriant1978
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    Neither yes or no. Please explain.
    I don't really hate the idea but I'd rather effort went into developing new full-featured skill lines like one handed and rune, alteration staff, or necromancy rather than giving each race a new gimmick.
  • Huyen
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    Neither yes or no. Please explain.
    No because some are just for fun (like the Khajiit Night-sight) while others are combat-related (Orsimer Beserk for example), so it would create a huge inbalance in the game.
    Huyen Shadowpaw, dedicated nightblade tank - PS4 (Retired)
    Huyen Swiftpaw, nightblade dps - PC EU (Retired)
    Huyen Lightpaw, templar healer - PC EU (Retired)
    Huyen Swiftpaw, necromancer dps - PC EU (Retired)
    Huyen Swiftpaw, dragonknight (no defined role yet)

    "Failure is only the opportunity to begin again. Only this time, more wisely" - Uncle Iroh
  • Dracindo
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    Yes, sounds like a good idea.
    Ghettokid wrote: »
    All those no-votes are from non-orcs cause they know that after racial active abilities there would only be green rulers.

    You know, it's racist to think that all Argonians are green. B)
    #ArgonianMasterRace

    On topic: When speaking of Active Skills, it should be limited to non-combat skills, or just function as a buff for their currently owned and rather useless passive.
    Example: Argonian active skill: For 1 minute, swim 200% faster. Morphs: Gain minor expedition (10s) after you stop swimming / You can now use this skill when you're swimming.

    In other words, active racial skills that are only usefull for Roleplaying purposes. No need for special and usefull skills. I don't think Argonians need the Histskin power from Skyrim, they're tanky and sustainable enough already.
  • static_recharge
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    Yes, sounds like a good idea.
    Yes, but only on these conditions:
    1. These abilities scale with Magicka and Stamina, whichever is higher. (Or neither and have a fixed scaling factor relative to level).
    2. These abilities should have no more or less usefulness than other abilities.
    3. These abilities should be set up in such a way to increase diversity but still fit lore. For example, Dunmer could have an Ancestral Guardian ability that gives the target minor lifesteal to help heal the player when attacking.

    This kind of thing could be a great addition if done right. But if it's just going to pigeonhole builds even further I don't want it. Just my 2¢.
  • dodgehopper_ESO
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    Enslaved wrote: »
    Well, no. Reason for that is simple - Zos would not be able to ballance them and it would ruin most races even more.

    This is probably true - as evidenced by the fact they once did have active skill lines planned and then tossed it out the window.
    US/AD - Dodge Hopper - Vet Imperial Templar | US/AD - Goj-ei-Raj - Vet Argonian Nightblade
    US/AD - Arondonimo - Vet Altmer Sorcerer | US/AD - Azumarax - Vet Dunmer Dragon Knight
    US/AD - Barkan al-Sheharesh - Vet Redguard Dragon Knight | US/AD - Aelus Vortavoriil - Vet Altmer Templar
    US/AD - Shirari Qa'Dar - Vet Khajiit Nightblade | US/AD - Ndvari Mzunchvolenthumz - Vet Bosmer Nightblade
    US/EP - Yngmar - Vet Nord Dragon Knight | US/EP - Reloth Ur Fyr - Vet Dunmer Sorcerer
    US/DC - Muiredeach - Vet Breton Sorcerer | US/DC - Nachtrabe - Vet Orc Nightblade
    EU/DC - Dragol gro-Unglak - Vet Orc Dragon Knight | EU/DC - Targan al-Barkan - Vet Redguard Templar
    EU/DC - Wuthmir - Vet Nord Sorcerer | EU/DC - Kosh Ragotoro - Vet Khajiit Nightblade
    <And plenty more>
  • MakoFore
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    Yes, sounds like a good idea.
    nah not combat ones - things are unbalanced enough as it is. maybe more personalised emotes would be cool
  • Romo
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    No, too many abilities already.
    AcadianPaladin wrote: »
    Active racial abilities would, doubtless fit the 'round peg round hole' tripe of the passives - further discouraging playing outside the box . I only play magicka characters and I only play Bosmer. I will seek another game before I depart from that habit. We don't need more things that try to pigeonhole certain races into certain roles.

    This is the only answer.
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