Does race matter...?

[soymilk]

I just started playing and am trying to decide on a race..

I like the looks of the Matis but want to be a magic focused character.. From the race descriptions it seem the Zorai are the most magic oriented..

So the question is, does race even matter? Do the races have any inherent bonuses? Will I lose/gain anything by choosing one race as apposed to another?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.. Thanks

[mehanson]

If you want to "follow the lore" then Zorai are the most magic oriented. But game mechanic-wise, it matters not a whit what race you are, so pick the looks you like, then work the skills you want to work.

[kyesmith]

Its all for looks
but zorai rule

[mehanson]

Its all for looks
but zorai rule

Allright, Zorai are too big, too blue, and ashamed to show their faces

Matis are too emaciated and pale

Tryker are WAY too short, but there's nothin' cuter than a Trykerette in light or medium armour. Distractingly cute. Get you killed 'cause your distracted cute!

Fyros on the other hand are swarthy, virile, Fun, and the best friends a Homin could have! Fyros Rule, Dude!

[rushin]

Fyros on the other hand are swarthy, virile, Fun, and the best friends a Homin could have! Fyros Rule, Dude!

he means hairy

[xmojo]

he means hairy

Fyros look like gorillas that discovered hand razors. And that's just referring to the females....

[sprite]

Pretty much no difference between races except looks, starting fame, and where they spawn after Silan. Check here.

[raisrev1]

Fyros look like gorillas that discovered hand razors. And that's just referring to the females....

Allright, Zorai are too big, too blue, and ashamed to show their faces

Matis are too emaciated and pale

Tryker are WAY too short, but there's nothin' cuter than a Trykerette in light or medium armour. Distractingly cute. Get you killed 'cause your distracted cute!

Fyros on the other hand are swarthy, virile, Fun, and the best friends a Homin could have! Fyros Rule, Dude!

And this is why I crack on Sam about looking like a Beardless Dwarf

[mehanson]

And this is why I crack on Sam about looking like a Beardless Dwarf

{Note to Devs: I WANT BEARDS!!!!}

[grimjim]

{Note to Devs: I WANT BEARDS!!!!}

I concur.

Give us beards!

Why are the prepubescent TRyker males the only ones with a facial hair option!?!?