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Post by matraton on Jun 19, 2008 12:51:09 GMT -5
So... Ok.. I'm a Drow. What's my place in Baldur's Gate? Can anyone tell me where can I find about Drow culture near Baldur's Gate.. like any underground cities, places I should avoid etc. I have little knowledge and I'd realy like to improve my RP. Thanks  |
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Post by dezlathoth on Jun 19, 2008 16:37:13 GMT -5
I don't have it handy, but the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting has useful information in general about Faerun. I'd say its a good buy for any player... especially since it may eventually be rewritten or canceled due to 4e being released. Barring that, I visit this website occasionally: drowcampaign.roleplaynexus.com/drowpersonality.htmlFound this by typing in "drow culture" into google, it was the second hit on the list. |
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Post by Iceshard on Jun 19, 2008 21:27:50 GMT -5
Um.. being a Drow in baldurs gate.. you mine as well be hitler in a jewish community. People hate drow as far as I remember. For some they are those of bedtime horror stories, for others creatures of absolute hatred..
Even Drizzit catches heat from people every once in a while. *shrugs* dont know how people are taking it right now, but I have had a couple people send me Tells in game about at least two drows runnin around unopposed..
(sorry for the familiarization, but its the best way to easily covey it)
-Ice
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Post by dezlathoth on Jun 19, 2008 21:36:14 GMT -5
Personally, I'm a huge fan of Drow. Obviously. Just look at my avatar and player name. But yes, Ice is correct. Drow are feared and reviled as, basically, elven demons that should never be trusted and should only be seen hanging publicly. Given, a good roleplayer could conceal one's nature for a while, gain some trust, and potentially not be executed, but that is very difficult. I did manage to do it on another server... became a city guard. Oh that was hilarious.
Anyway, I have no problem with people playing drow, I just ask that we do NOT get a bunch of Drizzt wanna-bes. Don't get me wrong, those were some of the first DnD books I read, and I did enjoy them, but its overdone.
I will also say that most people would NOT attack a Drow on sight unless they had at least a group with them, because they are known/feared to be some of the deadliest and most ruthless warriors. After all, any who know anything about Drow culture know that only the strongest survive, and that even the weakest warriors in that culture are better equipped than some elite surface guards.
EDIT: Fixed grammar.
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Post by calantyr on Jun 20, 2008 6:18:53 GMT -5
True, but remember Viconia in Baldur's Gate. She was persecuted relentlessly by people throughout the Sword Coast until she was eventually captured and a mob tried to burn her at the stake.
Granted she wasn't a particularly 'nice' person by surfacer standards, but by Drow standards she was practically an avatar of love and fluffiness.
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Post by DEV Jlf2n on Jun 20, 2008 11:55:34 GMT -5
Personally I would like to hold off on Drow until the Underdark is added, but i'm not going to raise a stink about seeing a Drow either. When we first started out Driller and I discussed this and both came to the conclusion that we just want people to have fun. We are not interested in the least in having a bunch or rules or trying to enforce a bunch of rules. Just like you we want to play and have fun. Lot so people have said to me that this approach will create to much chaos. Well I say it won't, mainly because if you act like a goober it only takes a few clicks to IP ban you.  |
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Post by matraton on Jun 20, 2008 12:41:12 GMT -5
That's great help guys. Well, since its seems to be alowed, I'm gonna give my drow a shoot. Don't mind if he's an outcast. I actually like the idea. Like I said, i'm going to see if I can manage to play with him. Since Jlf2n showed here on this topic, I'd like to make a simple request. Don't even know if it is possible. Is there a way "outcasts", like drow, and any other hated races have a started place other then BG itself? That would be great help, until the Underdark is added, like Jlf2n said. I can't avoid BG at all now, cause if server resets or I die, I'll just get back there... Thx! |
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Post by DEV Jlf2n on Jun 20, 2008 12:49:11 GMT -5
That's great help guys. Well, since its seems to be alowed, I'm gonna give my drow a shoot. Don't mind if he's an outcast. I actually like the idea. Like I said, i'm going to see if I can manage to play with him. Since Jlf2n showed here on this topic, I'd like to make a simple request. Don't even know if it is possible. Is there a way "outcasts", like drow, and any other hated races have a started place other then BG itself? That would be great help, until the Underdark is added, like Jlf2n said. I can't avoid BG at all now, cause if server resets or I die, I'll just get back there... Thx! This question would be better suited for Driller. I'm like a caveman when it comes to scripting. |
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Post by matraton on Jun 20, 2008 13:00:31 GMT -5
This question would be better suited for Driller. I'm like a caveman when it comes to scripting. So, should I like PM him or something? |
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Post by DEV Driller on Jun 20, 2008 14:00:32 GMT -5
It would be easy to do, but there is now where to put you right now. -driller That's great help guys. Well, since its seems to be alowed, I'm gonna give my drow a shoot. Don't mind if he's an outcast. I actually like the idea. Like I said, i'm going to see if I can manage to play with him. Since Jlf2n showed here on this topic, I'd like to make a simple request. Don't even know if it is possible. Is there a way "outcasts", like drow, and any other hated races have a started place other then BG itself? That would be great help, until the Underdark is added, like Jlf2n said. I can't avoid BG at all now, cause if server resets or I die, I'll just get back there... Thx! |
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