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Nojym
Joined: 09 Nov 2002 Posts: 173 Location: Feel me breathin on your neck, then don't worry bout it.
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Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:18 pm Post subject: RPing a Darju? |
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First off, is there a Darju guru or will there be?
I just wanted to get some ideas on others outlook for the persona of the Darju. Dragoon and I seem to agree that they have similarities to the Prydaens in DR. Brash, outcastish. However, I think they don't really care about anything but themselves. #1 is their utmost concern, themselves. #2 mates and children. #3 friends and finally #4 other Darju. It is mentioned that emotional ties are considered a sign of weakness.
So basically, the Grinch on steroids and without the dog. Can't have any emotional ties and a pet is still a pet however you treat it. Guiltless and no sign of compassion, no consceince, colder than the coldest. Introverts around anyone but other Darju, and then only interact to show off and boast. So if ya have noticed my tude around here, it's just me findin myself.
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HR-Hunter
Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 564 Location: [Deep Wilderness Shrine, Haelrahv]
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Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not sure if there will be race guru's or not, but I concider Darju to be very similer to klingons RPwise. _________________ ~Hunter~ |
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HR-Trevor Boss Type Guy
Joined: 04 Oct 2002 Posts: 6683 Location: Louisville, KY
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Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2002 9:44 pm Post subject: |
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There aren't race gurus right now, no. Darju come in all flavors like anything else, but they tend to be aggressive, lacking compassion and sensitivity, but this is not the case with all Darju.
They do have some semblance of loyalty to their family, comrades and the race itself, but their pride and their aggressive nature tend to make them fend for themselves much more often than not. However, this isn't to say Darju are all cold-blooded killers, some are, some are just more selfish and self-oriented than your average Human, and some are actually fairly friendly though they may still harbor some selfish impulses.
I think the best way to describe your average Darju is hot-headed, short-tempered, and full of pride. In many ways they act like your typical macho male. If you find yourself being generally shunned and disliked by society at large, you can see why the Darju are the black sheep race of Haelrahv, having the hardest time fitting in with society and rarely trusted or respected. _________________ "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." -- Plato
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Nojym
Joined: 09 Nov 2002 Posts: 173 Location: Feel me breathin on your neck, then don't worry bout it.
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Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2002 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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Yep, that sounds like me. Course, who would trust someone that would permanenetly dot you because you say something he doesn't like to hear.
What's really gonna be interesting is to see how the female Darju's are RP'd.
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Dante Boi Toi
Joined: 12 Sep 2002 Posts: 728 Location: Orlando, Florida
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Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2002 11:36 pm Post subject: |
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Nojym wrote: |
What's really gonna be interesting is to see how the female Darju's are RP'd. |
Well...during one season of the year it sounds like they will all be chasing after the male Darju with the hairiest back. O_o
So there's a start!
~A hairless one _________________ Help! Help! I'm being oppressed! |
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Nojym
Joined: 09 Nov 2002 Posts: 173 Location: Feel me breathin on your neck, then don't worry bout it.
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Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2002 2:39 am Post subject: |
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*ponders* must get rogaine, must get rogaine!
Like the females bunches, just don't like the attachment.
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HR-Drake Machine King
Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 465 Location: Gadget Hell
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Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2002 5:49 am Post subject: |
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HR-Hunter wrote: |
I'm not sure if there will be race guru's or not, but I concider Darju to be very similer to klingons RPwise. |
I still say they're like the Nietzscheans in Andromeda. |
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Nojym
Joined: 09 Nov 2002 Posts: 173 Location: Feel me breathin on your neck, then don't worry bout it.
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Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2002 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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The Grinch on steroids, without the dog, on his worst day (the day he finds out that there's someone else like him).
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chofmo
Joined: 05 Mar 2003 Posts: 2 Location: michigan
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2003 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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Just signed up today, rolled up a Darju Psionic, ya think perhaps he'll be ok? _________________ careful Chof is watching |
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HR-Trevor Boss Type Guy
Joined: 04 Oct 2002 Posts: 6683 Location: Louisville, KY
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Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2003 2:22 pm Post subject: |
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Speaking purely on the stats and roll-play of the situation, rather than the role-play...
The ups:
- Good health and strength, as well as agility, giving you an edge
defensively.
- Regeneration.
The downs:
- Reduced mentality (only +1 cost tho, not -too- bad) which is the core stat for psionics.
- Reduced charisma which affects some psionic powers.
- Reduced focus, this may be the largest concern.
Any race / profession combo is viable in Haelrahv. Some will require special handling and extra thought, however. On the whole, Darju are slightly more viable as mages than psionics, but both are trades that few Darju tend to fall into. Darju is a somewhat poor race for the Psionic class in general, but if played right, they are just as viable and certainly unique.
Speaking on the role-play of the situation...
Darju rarely take up the magical or psionic arts, but there are always exceptions. These exceptions make for some very fun opportunities to RP. _________________ "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something." -- Plato
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Mausumi
Joined: 11 Mar 2003 Posts: 20
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Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2003 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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HR-Trevor wrote: |
I think the best way to describe your average Darju is hot-headed, short-tempered, and full of pride. . |
oh sure...go ahead and describe me, I see how it is!
~Kels _________________ Bring on the flying monkeys! |
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Daeva
Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Posts: 7 Location: NJ
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Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 10:02 am Post subject: |
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I felt like I should read this forum. Interesting that I'm following Kels around cyberspace.. ((it's your evil sister Jastima. ))
I started playing Haelrahv 3 days ago, and breaking out of the norm of elves and halflings (in just about EVERY game out there), I love the Darju race.
Oh, and since the men have back-hair (err.. 'manes'.. you'd be hard-pressed to tell an Italian man he has a 'back-mane'), do the stripes/spots/what-have-you signify anything for the females? Or is it just purely for show?
Just somethin' I've been wondering.
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HR-Morrigan
Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 683 Location: Trooper Tower, Titan City
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Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 11:07 am Post subject: |
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do the stripes/spots/what-have-you signify anything for the females? Or is it just purely for show? |
They don't really have any special significance as far as shape or size, though generally the darker markings are considered more attractive by other Darju.
:shows off her midnight black bands: _________________ God has no place within these walls, just as facts have no place within organized religion.
--Superintendent Chalmers
Morrigan Blackfury |
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Daeva
Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Posts: 7 Location: NJ
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Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2003 11:15 am Post subject: |
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HR-Morrigan wrote: |
:shows off her midnight black bands: |
:tries to cover her red-orange stripes: Well damn! At least they're not.. white..
I'll never be a Darju model.
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ragonda A fearful red dragon
Joined: 08 Sep 2003 Posts: 614
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Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2003 7:33 am Post subject: |
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well speaking as a darju female tao sure looks hot in the summer
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