Hello and question about races.

[deerstop]

Hello there, I'm completely new to Ryzom world, just gave up Ragnarok Online (tired of it, indeed ^^)

You can't even imagine how much fun I had while reading Starter GUIDE. Many biggest thanks to the person, who created it. This comic format is awesome, and the guide itself looks really useful.

The one thing I can't quite understand is about races. Does the race of character affect his skills? For example, I remember in Lineage II elves were better in using magic than orcs, etc. Sorry in advance, if the question sounds stupid or my post contains some grammar mistakes.

P.S. One more question. I prefer playing in team, not solo. Is Ryzom suitable for this?

[acridiel]

Hi and welcome to Ryzom

Your choice of race does in no way affect any skills of your charakter.
Appart from a ceratin resistance to their Race-Specific-Special-Spell there are no differences in the races.
And Ryzom is a very Team-Player Game. Solo is possible but hard to do.

Other Help might be found in the Thread under my "Dear Newbes..." link in the Signature. Although I´ll have to make a few changes to it ASAP *blush*



CU
Acridiel

[calel]

Welcome to the Bark.

Races here have, unlike in most other games, no real affinity towards a skill or do not convey bonuses to them. There is some affinity hinted at in the lore, but as far as gamemechanics allow it, any race is as good at using their skills as the next one.

The only skill being somewhat determined by race is the craftskill you start out with; each race has it's own craftingskill, but you are allowed to purchase those of others.

Some slight differences between races on top of that:
- different races get small penalties and bonuses towards resisting certain magic
- the reputation/fame they start out with towards factions and other races

ENjoy your stay.

[deerstop]

Originally Posted by acridiel

Your choice of race does in no way affect any skills of your charakter.

I'm so glad to hear it. ) I usually choose a class depending on their appearance, and it's a pity to reveal in the end that this very profession doesn't suit my model of playing, and I have to choose another - ugly - class. +_+

Other Help might be found in the Thread under my "Dear Newbes..." link in the Signature. Although I´ll have to make a few changes to it ASAP *blush*

250 levels... *dies*
Thanks so much for your.. em... faq? Don't worry, I won't misbehave.

Originally Posted by calel

Welcome to the Bark.

Thanks for greeting and explanation!

the reputation/fame they start out with towards factions and other races

yes, I've read about the factions already. The impression I got is that the Caravan is the center of evil and a group of nature-haters.

[ashling]

Originally Posted by deerstop

yes, I've read about the factions already. The impression I got is that the Caravan is the center of evil and a group of nature-haters.

Hi deerstop and yep thats the karavan in a nutshell *ducks*

[acridiel]

LOOOOL!!!

Well, it´s ONE side you can see of them. *gg*
But I won´t drag you into a FvF just now

Do what you like and have fun

CU
Acridiel

[deerstop]

Originally Posted by ashling

Hi deerstop and yep thats the karavan in a nutshell *ducks*

I knew it! ))

If I have some questions in future, it'll be ok to ask here?)

[ashling]

Originally Posted by deerstop

If I have some questions in future, it'll be ok to ask here?)

Ask any questions you have here or in universe chat channel in game. Someone should be able to help

[flume641]

Originally Posted by deerstop

I'm so glad to hear it. ) I usually choose a class depending on their appearance, and it's a pity to reveal in the end that this very profession doesn't suit my model of playing, and I have to choose another - ugly - class. +_+


250 levels... *dies*
Thanks so much for your.. em... faq? Don't worry, I won't misbehave.


Thanks for greeting and explanation!

yes, I've read about the factions already. The impression I got is that the Caravan is the center of evil and a group of nature-haters.

kami will also give your soul to ma-duk so he can have something to feed on