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5 years ago ::
Jul 31, 2008 - 8:19PM
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So thanks to this we now know that 3 of the races are definitely half-orc, goliath and gnome. We'd already guessed gnome (because gnoll and gnu seemed unlikely) and goliath (thanks to the cover), but half-orc seems to be definitely new (and I had been fairly vocal in saying it wouldn't happen). Coupled with earlier clues that: the first letters would be Gn, G, D, H and S second letters would be o, e, and h last letter would be r We now know that the following bolded letters aren't for the other races: * Gnome * Goliath * Half-orc Which means the following races are possible: * Dopplegange r* Shifte r, Shadar-kai However these leave out the clue of the second letter being e. So what possible combinations could we get using that clue? There's Derro (which coupled with Shifter uses all of the letters), however that seems exceedingly unlikely. Perhaps we'll get a brand new race with She or De?
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5 years ago ::
Jul 31, 2008 - 8:36PM
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If we do get a new race it won't be "She" because that makes the "e" the third letter.
And I find the possibility of a Derro extremely unlikely. So it sounds like maybe we'll get Shifter and and a new "De" race.
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5 years ago ::
Jul 31, 2008 - 8:53PM
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So thanks to this we now know that 3 of the races are definitely half-orc, goliath and gnome. We'd already guessed gnome (because gnoll and gnu seemed unlikely) and goliath (thanks to the cover), but half-orc seems to be definitely new (and I had been fairly vocal in saying it wouldn't happen).
Coupled with earlier clues that:
the first letters would be Gn, G, D, H and S
second letters would be o, e, and h
last letter would be r
We now know that the following bolded letters aren't for the other races:
* Gnome
* Goliath
* Half-orc
Which means the following races are possible:
* Doppleganger
* Shifter, Shadar-kai
However these leave out the clue of the second letter being e. So what possible combinations could we get using that clue? There's Derro (which coupled with Shifter uses all of the letters), however that seems exceedingly unlikely. Perhaps we'll get a brand new race with She or De?
While half-orc is very likely, it may not be 100% official, or it may change.
I do think that we will get dopplegangers and shifters, they are relatively setting neutral, but along with gnomes and half-orcs are integral to Eberron, which is coming out in 2009 as well.
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5 years ago ::
Jul 31, 2008 - 9:30PM
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While half-orc is very likely, it may not be 100% official, or it may change.
I dunno, the WotC Spring Catalogue seems pretty darn official. I mean its possible the enworld people are completely lying I guess....
Also good pick up on She not fitting. So either we've got Se and Dh (both of which would require new races) or De and Sh (which neither technically require a new race, but the De probably is). I'm glad we'll finally be getting a new race (I was hoping for something new instead of just old content updated).
Although where could I find out some more about the 3.5e Goliaths?
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5 years ago ::
Jul 31, 2008 - 10:09PM
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I wouldn't be too sure about gnomes. Gnolls seem more likely to me -- not because it would be wise (I don't think it would be), but because gnolls have got more published support under their belt right now than gnomes do. That article on Yeenoghu, and the cool artwork, is what I mean. For gnomes we have one picture and a lot of fanboy outcry.
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5 years ago ::
Jul 31, 2008 - 10:33PM
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I wouldn't be too sure about gnomes. Gnolls seem more likely to me -- not because it would be wise (I don't think it would be), but because gnolls have got more published support under their belt right now than gnomes do. That article on Yeenoghu, and the cool artwork, is what I mean. For gnomes we have one picture and a lot of fanboy outcry.
Good point about the existing Gnoll stuff, but maybe the fanboy outcry is enough to get Gnomes in.
Personally, I'd MUCH rather see Gnomes. In my opinion, they're a staple race.
Especially since the "I" class could very well be Illusionist! We can make gnome Illusionists again!
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5 years ago ::
Jul 31, 2008 - 11:35PM
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I wouldn't be too sure about gnomes. Gnolls seem more likely to me -- not because it would be wise (I don't think it would be), but because gnolls have got more published support under their belt right now than gnomes do. That article on Yeenoghu, and the cool artwork, is what I mean. For gnomes we have one picture and a lot of fanboy outcry.
I'm under the assumption this is a joke post. Why would WotC focus on a CE race of demon worshipers rather than a race that has been part of the circle of player races forever?
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5 years ago ::
Jul 31, 2008 - 11:46PM
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I'm pretty sure of Gnome, Goliath, Half-orc and Shifter which leaves only a De race for which I'm holding out for a celestial race.
Bel
Originally Posted by WotC_RichBaker
In related news, I'm afraid I'm going to have to confiscate your 3.5 rulebooks, and force you to convert to the new edition. Where do you live?
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5 years ago ::
Jul 31, 2008 - 11:51PM
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I'm pretty sure of Gnome, Goliath, Half-orc and Shifter which leaves only a De race for which I'm holding out for a celestial race.
Bel
Perhaps the race we'll see in the Manual of the Planes? I'd prefer not, but anything is possible.
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5 years ago ::
Jul 31, 2008 - 11:54PM
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Perhaps the race we'll see in the Manual of the Planes? I'd prefer not, but anything is possible.
I had quite forgotten about that, thanks JL!
Bel
Originally Posted by WotC_RichBaker
In related news, I'm afraid I'm going to have to confiscate your 3.5 rulebooks, and force you to convert to the new edition. Where do you live?
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