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Original post by GninjaGnome That might make a cool monster, but it wouldn’t work as a PC. I guess I should have mentioned that all of the playable characters need to be able to climb in and out of a large variety of vehicles. So the rigging needs to be similar on all of the models. (for animation purposes)

Ah, that would make my idea implausible. Well, you can go with Dinosaurs. I guess like Krogan from Mass Effect. I prefer the ones that are less humans myself... My personal favorite though are Snake people, ophidians. They don't have legs unless you really want em to, but they should be able to fit your requirements while being a good race to go for.

I liked the sunandshadow idea, about birdlike people. I kind of imagine them with gentlemen clothes, monocles and top hats, wealding rapiers and stuff. I think it fits your game fine.

You could also go with an amphibean race, like frogmen (or turtle men :D yay!).

Well, you already got a "dexterity race" (gnomes) and a "strength race", i suppose you need a more study/social intended race.

I hope i made my point, my english writing isn't as good as i'll like.

PS: I really like your concept artist works, specially the buffalo pirate, he is awesome! Good luck with your project, i¡ll be following your development ^^

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Original post by RedFawksOh! okay, what about a gelatinous type being. One made of a viscous substance? I think they would make good rogue-types, spies and of the sort. They would be able to sqeeze through cracks that others couldn't, or hide/blend more easily. I dunno, just a thought.

That would be pretty cool, too. +1.

What about these satyrs?

Exotic NPCs, perhaps? [smile]

Well I like the sea creature people idea. They could live in a city that is under the ocean that is sort of like a steampunk version of rapture from bioshock. It could be a very industrial crowded sprawling metropolis with all sorts of crazy buildings, machines and secret passages everywhere. The sea people as I imagine them, would be overgrown anthromorphised fish with arms and legs. Most would work blue collar jobs and spend all day working on machines and building structures. As a race they tend to to be very rude and obnoxious towards one enother and talk in a very distinct new yorker accent.

So yeah, thats my idea.

I like your satyr idea, but I'm not too fond of the gnomes.

But then again i'm not a proper developer in any sense of the word, just a kid who likes games and wants to get into the industry.

Not exactly a race but how about something like earthworm jim where squishy/weak creatures live in a bipedal streampunk suit. Examples include a fish in a bowl, a worm, a sentient sponge,etc. maybe the industrialization polluted their habitat (ground/ocean) so they have to live on land in the suits. They are jaded beings trying to live in an environment hostile and foreign to them.

Here is some inspiration:
http://www.agesofdespair.net/races/index.php

Reading everyone’s ideas about rock people and birds got me thinking about including Gargoyles as a playable race.
Thanks for the input again everyone.

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Original post by Sanctux What about these satyrs? Exotic NPCs, perhaps? [smile]

Tip Toppers- Most of the inhabitants of Viktoria have heard or used this slang term to describe the Satyrs, but few know more about the origins of the phrase other than that it has something to do with an ancient sport that modern Satyrs normally won’t discuss.
:)

I think Gargoyles will go perfectly with the other two.

since race is an arbitrary cultural distinction, aren't these more appropriately species?