Race Choice >_< - Final Fantasy XI :: Dreams in Vana'diel :: Community

Kiryn · 01-13-2007, 09:28 PM

I want both but I just can't pick >_<

I want Mithra. Cause they look awesome. So do taru's. I want to do magic, but at the same time, I wanna hit some major damage when I get SAM.
I wanna go Taru. Cause I want be a SAM taru like prove everyone wrong that Taru's can do just as much dmg just as the other races. Not many meleeing taru's on Odin afais. I want Mithra, cause They are tall, and cause they look good in alot of the stuff. And they kick ass at meleeing. Probably not as much as a Galka or Elvaan. But I can't choose >_<. I don't want hume cause they are human. I don't want Elvaan cause they look just freaking ugly. Galka they look like something that comes out of me ***.

Caspian · 01-13-2007, 09:32 PM

Pick the race you'd rather look at for the next 200 gaming hours.
The stat differentials do exist, but 99.9% of them can be gotten around with playing skill and the right gear.
Pick the one you like the look of best.

Mog · 01-13-2007, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Kiryn

I wanna go Taru. Cause I want be a SAM taru like prove everyone wrong that Taru's can do just as much dmg just as the other races.

This statement = win!!!!

One of the funnest things in this game is seeing how much my tarutaru samurai can dish out while meleeing. I'm also a samurai, and while I'm more gear-dependant than other races, it's nice to see that I can outparse a hume, even an elvaan. The best part of it is the challenge..... I could be a cookie-cutter elvaan samurai, but it's a lot more fun leveling my tarutaru samurai.

While this isn't the main reason I chose tarutaru, it's still a great race to play. I'd rather look at a little diminuative kid on my screen, as opposed to a hulking galka.

The last reason I chose taru is the mp pool and intelligence. I'm one of the cookie cutter blms. >.>;

Murphie · 01-14-2007, 05:56 AM

Do what Caspian said. You're going to be looking at this character for a long time, so pick the one you aren't going to get tired of looking at.

This is the advice we give everyone who asks what race they should play.

IfritnoItazura · 01-15-2007, 12:20 PM

Purchase another Content ID or whatever it's called, and you can have both Tarutaru and Mithra.

Skylar · 01-16-2007, 07:18 PM

It doesnt get any better looking than a Mithra casting magic. And I agree, they look great in most gear. I went for Mithra. Im pretty sure you could have fun with any race , even get to enjoy watching your char as it takes its steps towards making 75 and what not. I must say though , those little Taru's make me smile every time I see them. So darn cute.

Omgwtfbbqkitten · 01-17-2007, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by Caspian

Pick the race you'd rather look at for the next 200 gaming hours.
The stat differentials do exist, but 99.9% of them can be gotten around with playing skill and the right gear.
Pick the one you like the look of best.

Translation: Pick Mithra, they have nice butts. Its better than looking at a Taru's bulbous head for 200+ hours.

Mog · 01-17-2007, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by Omgwtfbbqkitten

Translation: Pick Mithra, they have nice butts. Its better than looking at a Taru's bulbous head for 200+ hours.

Unless you don't mind getting hit on as a mithra guy, choose a race that's cute. *cough* tarutaru *cough*

Sevv · 01-17-2007, 09:01 AM

breed a taru and a mithra and play a midget with a big head and tail =P. As a taru you will get punted and as a mithra you will get hit on by guys al the time so pick ur vice

Mog · 01-17-2007, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by SevIfrit

breed a taru and a mithra and play a midget with a big head and tail =P. As a taru you will get punted and as a mithra you will get hit on by guys al the time so pick ur vice

I'd rather be a football than get this random message:

/tell Vysey Heyz!! You wants to cyber!!!! I love you long time!

maybe it's just me...

Sevv · 01-17-2007, 09:16 AM

lol mog you dont get all the ladies sending you /t Omg i <3 you ... /comfort

Mog · 01-17-2007, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by SevIfrit

lol mog you dont get all the ladies sending you /t Omg i <3 you ... /comfort

Hey now! I get plenty of /tells from the ladies. Call me pimp moogle.

/flex

Sevv · 01-17-2007, 09:23 AM

Lol -watches a weak wind blow mog over- {Tarutaru} {Down} {Tarutaru} {Down}

silentsteel · 01-17-2007, 09:23 AM

Taru is teh Uber Cute, the big headedness just adds to that =p
Plus I love outshining other "DD" Races XD

Wise Donkey · 01-17-2007, 09:42 AM

I am a Manthra, and I have never been the victim of a lewd /tell. (Thank God) I like the Mithran race for a couple different reasons:

1. Look good in any kind of gear. {Mithra}+{Subligar}=OK! {Hume}{Galka}{Elvaan}+Subligar={Run Away!}
2. I plan on taking THF to 75, and while yes, skill>gear>race, Mithra still make the best THFs.
3. Best character animations. I like how they craft, fight, and spellcast.
4. I have a thing for cats. Not that I fantasize about Mithra (ewww =P), but I am the owner of 3 cats. They are just fun animals and I enjoy playing as one.

The point I am trying to make is to be the race you enjoy. Judging from what you said above, you seem to have more desire to be a Tarutaru, so go with that. All esle fails, you can go with what Itazura said and make 2 characters, one Taru, one Mithra. Play them both through to the SJ quest and see which you like best.