Shattered Kingdoms

Inconvenient and irrelevant are not the same thing.

No one is claiming that they are.

I say irrelevant because there are so many aspects of this game that are so far from any semblance of realism it's not even funny. It seems pointless to add changes that are inconvenient and irrelevant when they add nothing to the game but a mere speck of realism that no one is even looking for.

realism in fantasy games leads to things like mineral scans

no one liked the mineral scans.

I think that not being able to hide with a light makes sense from several perspectives. Some races can't see in the dark and others can... there should be drawbacks to playing human.

agreed.

In reference to the poll, I wasn't trying to be clever. I was bored, so don't trip.



Do realize how bright a ring would have to glow in order to illuminate even a small room? Even so, all it would take would be clenching one's fist and half of it is covered. Shove your hand in a pocket and voila! It's not rocket science, lol. Nonetheless, I do understand what you're saying. I was just attempting to be creative.

I understand that many, many aspects of this game are far from realistic and they will never, ever be changed. Let's be honest. If it were as close to real as some would like, we would be in a virtual reality based game. Since we are not, I understand some things must be let go.

However, I fail to see the necessity of this so called drawback of playing a human. Not being able to see in the dark while playing a human does make sense, however labeling this as such a crucial feature to a race is beyond me. Infravision is there for a reason, I understand that. Scripted items with infravision imbued onto it are there for a reason, I understand that as well. I am well aware of their existence, even though they removed the easily accessible ones from Sith'a'niel's newbie school (that made me a bit aggravated). Finally, I also understand the "glowing item" system is in place for a reason as well. I'm not trying to contradict any of these idea.

I am simply trying to find a happy medium within the whole concept. Sometimes one does not have access to a ring or necklace that glows, let alone a spellcaster that can make one of your treasures glow. This is a drawback within itself, and I encounter it with every single character I start that doesn't have innate infravision.

I cannot agree more in regards to the new shovel system. That was completely unnecessary and a waste of time and energy. The shovel takes up way too much space in one's container, especially when a lower level and smaller size since the shovels cannot be resized. Not to mention I just don't like the idea anyway.

It might have to do with humans being the best choice for almost every class.

Well, with the delf buffs, that's not quite true, but if you want to play greybie or lightie, human is the best choice for almost every class, and it's the best non-caster choice for darkies.

It's a balancing concern people were bringing up, not a realism concern. To be honest, I fail to see how your suggestion makes sense from either a realism or a balancing perspective.

Humans aren't the only race affected by this.

Best choice for almost every class? lol

having darkness that everyone with some experience can get around is like having languages that everyone with some experience can get around

it is a barrier that, when overcome, develops a sense of proficiency

Hmmmm. I cannot say I agree with you wholeheartedly, I'm sorry. I do like humans as an all around race. Their stats are very amply placed, and adding 3 to your main attribute is quite nice. Other than that, I see them as quite bland. They far too common and it is rare when I see as much depth to a human's character when compared to other races.

When I create a character, I first decide what aura I wish to play as and then go from there. If I am playing a dark aura character, say a necromancer, I would much rather choose a halfling or deep-elf (regardless of a deep-elf's weakness to holy attacks) than a human. I have no need for a 20 capacity in my strength or constitution. If I wanted to play a sorcerer or warlock, regardless of aura, I would pick a gnome. If I'm playing a bard, I would pick an elf or half-elf. If I'm playing a barbarian or mercenary I would choose a giant or dwarf. A swashbuckler would probably end up as a half-elf or sprite in my book. If I am playing a rogue, as I am now, I would choose a half-elf or halfling. I am not saying a human is a BAD choice, especially for a rogue, but I just happen to prefer something with a bit more to it than just.....20s.

In support of your view, I will admit that I would definitely choose a human if I were to roll a hellion or paladin. That is a sound choice. I'm sorry to say, though.......that's it.