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Eruditus 920 Bragian Order Amarr Empire 27	Posted - 2014.04.16 23:53:00 - [1] - Quote I had never played Eve. My very first toon was Caldari because I liked the look of the suit. I deleted him after 2 days because I totally botched my SP distribution. I had no idea what I was doing. None. Some might say I still don't... Anyway, I remember my second day when I was melted by a fattie three times in a row. The kill sheet showed he had 800+ armor etc and I thought "I can't compete with that." HP must be the end all be all. So I created my second character, choosing Amarr because I thought that was the only way I could get access to a heavy suit. Yes, I was clueless. I'm still using that second character to this day (50 days in or so) as you can see from the author pic to the left, though I play now in Gallente scout gear and Gal FW. Speed and stealth, not HP. At least so far. Why did you choose your race when you were brand new and didn't know a thing? Did you change later because it mattered to you? I read some posts from players very proud of their race and disparaging of others (ie "Caldari scum"). Just curious. "It is well that war is so terrible, lest we should grow too fond of it." -Robert E. Lee
KING CHECKMATE Heaven's Lost Property Dirt Nap Squad. 5101	Posted - 2014.04.16 23:55:00 - [2] - Quote Eruditus 920 wrote: I had never played Eve. My very first toon was Caldari because I liked the look of the suit. I deleted him after 2 days because I totally botched my SP distribution. I had no idea what I was doing. None. Some might say I still don't... Anyway, I remember my second day when I was melted by a fattie three times in a row. The kill sheet showed he had 800+ armor etc and I thought "I can't compete with that." HP must be the end all be all. So I created my second character, choosing Amarr because I thought that was the only way I could get access to a heavy suit. Yes, I was clueless. I'm still using that second character to this day (50 days in or so) as you can see from the author pic to the left, though I play now in Gallente scout gear and Gal FW. Speed and stealth, not HP. At least so far. Why did you choose your race when you were brand new and didn't know a thing? Did you change later because it mattered to you? I read some posts from players very proud of their race and disparaging of others (ie "Caldari scum"). Just curious. Im always the Villain. Amarr felt like the Villains to me. Caldari felt like villains too, but reminded me a lot of the Hellghast and im not into that too much.. The whole crusader stuff , etcetc...I liked it. You know what they say, behind the cross hides the devil.... Like drones? = https://forums.dust514.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=153604&find=unread
Nothing Certain Bioshock Rejects 489	Posted - 2014.04.16 23:55:00 - [3] - Quote I read the description and the only one that came close to my own views was Gal. Because, that's why.
DJINN Loki 146	Posted - 2014.04.16 23:56:00 - [4] - Quote i chose minmatar because it looks hella cool and also from the little i knew about EVE and i knew that minmatar was like the underdog of the EVE world and i always root for the underdog word
True Adamance Praetoriani Classiarii Templares Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris 9522	Posted - 2014.04.16 23:57:00 - [5] - Quote Amarr. Decision based on an informed opinion I bothered to go out and get. But also because the Amarr are the only racial group out there doing the right thing, the others are selfish and short sighted, saving perhaps the Caldari. Additionally we have the coolest aesthetic design. Sleek, elegant, ostentatious, detailed. Almost knightly in some respects. "Get thine Swag out of my face! Next you'll be writing #YOLOswagforJamyl in all your posts!" -Dagger Two
Spademan The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 1271	Posted - 2014.04.16 23:58:00 - [6] - Quote I was kind of familiar with the lore of the universe. Not as much as a regular eve player but I'd imagine more than the average newbie. The Gallente just seemed to be the most familiar and least disagreeable of the lot. I am part shovel, part man, full scout, and a little bit special. Official Time Lord of the Scout Community
Erobthedude 0uter.Heaven Academy 76	Posted - 2014.04.16 23:59:00 - [7] - Quote Chose Minmatar because of their insignia. The red one that resembles a zenomorph from Alien. "Dear Lord, without you we are butt dust."
Eko Sol Strange Playings 173	Posted - 2014.04.17 00:02:00 - [8] - Quote I just pressed "x" a whole bunch and got stuck with M
Haron Vathek Crimson Langur 25	Posted - 2014.04.17 00:07:00 - [9] - Quote My choice was caldari as I am the same in eve. Mostly roll with amarr suits and weapons though.
Lynn Beck Wake N' Bake Inc Top Men. 1191	Posted - 2014.04.17 00:12:00 - [10] - Quote I originally chose Minmatar, and picked the heavy(the only one was Amarr though) After getting facestomped by MD's, i rewrote my character and chose Caldari, going scout(gallente at the time) Now though, after actually reading up on the website, i found my racial choice means nothing, and as a merc i run what's best(minmatar(joke)) General John Ripper is my 2nd best friend!

Zaaeed Massani RisingSuns Dark Taboo 198	Posted - 2014.04.17 00:12:00 - [11] - Quote I never played Eve either, but I am very familiar with RPG's and I enjoy RP...I like the idea of being a member of the lone democracy in New Eden, and so here I am. EDIT: I'll skip the RP for you but I run almost exclusively Minmatar tech...with the exception of drop uplinks and nanohives because there are no Minmatar versions. Favorite loadout is a Commando M/1-Series Heavy Assault Medic Proud Federal Marine & Republic Commando / Do you even lift?
Appia Vibbia Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 2138	Posted - 2014.04.17 00:14:00 - [12] - Quote I was never new. Intaki all the way, for RP purposes. Appia Vibbia for CPM1 AppiaVibbia(at)gmail(dot)com AKA Nappia, AKA Mathppia
Nocturnal Soul Immortal Retribution 2855	Posted - 2014.04.17 00:20:00 - [13] - Quote I use to role minmatar back in beta but the Amarr just had that shine to them like a beacon pure golden light. So I deleted me character and made Nocturnal Soul. Its alright everyone, no need to worry it's just an Amarr scout :(
Luk Manag of Terror TRE GAFFEL 415	Posted - 2014.04.17 00:24:00 - [14] - Quote I chose Caldari because of my experience with Eve. When shields were down, you had an extra hp buffer, with it's own unique defensive attributes, to buy you time for an escape. Without fail, those who operate within the armor buffer are simply closer to death. When there is a sudden alpha strike (numerical disadvantages) overwhelming your defenses, it is simply better to have that extra hp that the armor tanker has stripped away before an engagement even heats up. This opinion has been undermined by the removal of the LLAV and the never released remote shield rep tool. Armor tanking has a logistical advantage atm (super repper). The basic principle still holds true, and though my 87 hp scout armor seems pretty trivial, I have escaped with 0 armor, and dual tanking is perfectly viable. There will be bullets. ACR+SMG [CEO of Terror]
Fizzer94 L.O.T.I.S. D.E.F.I.A.N.C.E 2611	Posted - 2014.04.17 00:26:00 - [15] - Quote The x button. Fizzer94 // Forum Warrior Operation II // MAG Vet Gallente Neutron Rifle
Greasepalms Ahrendee Mercenaries Dirt Nap Squad. 560	Posted - 2014.04.17 00:27:00 - [16] - Quote I was fooled by gallentian propaganda. However, ever since I've seen the light I've been following His and the Empress' path.
Joel II X Dah Gods O Bacon 2315	Posted - 2014.04.17 00:30:00 - [17] - Quote "Most diverse society" Gallente it is, then.
Pete B Dogs of War Gaming Zero-Day 141	Posted - 2014.04.17 00:30:00 - [18] - Quote Back in closed beta you could only choose Minmatar, Gallente, Ammar or Caldari, no further bloodline or sex. Even then, the race linked to a role and 500k auto SP was already put into the role from the race. At the time I chose logistics (minmatar), as it suited my playstyle. Gallante was sniper Ammar was heavy and caldari was assault BTW. Kinda regret it now as I basically only use gallante equipment with my Sever being my only non gallante suit, and I prefer gallantr medium militia dropsuits to minmatar now because minmatar lost their base armour rep.
THEAMAZING POTHEAD Nyain San Dirt Nap Squad. 1126	Posted - 2014.04.17 00:31:00 - [19] - Quote Gallente because when I read the backgrounds they sounded like the only non @ssholes. Then I went through all the races to see if they had different merc quarters, and the caldari and amarr glitched to not show their real mq, instead showing the gallente. So I chose the gallente over the minmatar ignorant of the better caldari and amarr ones. Still the gallente looks super nice yet futuristic, while the caldari is bigger yet doesn't look as refined, while the amarr looks smaller but looks like an evil villains hideout. Your post is making me facepalm very hard right now. Nyan!~~~~~=[,,_,,]:3
Bekury Sanmatar Kelkoons Minmatar Republic 0	Posted - 2014.04.17 00:35:00 - [20] - Quote Minmatar because of this https://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Valklears

True Adamance Praetoriani Classiarii Templares Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris 9526	Posted - 2014.04.17 00:41:00 - [21] - Quote Bekury wrote: Minmatar because of this https://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Valklears Had I known about Kamiera's prior to makeing True Adamance I would have most certainly have RPed one from the start..... I still could if I wanted to do a 180 on my established lore...... but honestly I don't think I can now...... True is too established for that. "Get thine Swag out of my face! Next you'll be writing #YOLOswagforJamyl in all your posts!" -Dagger Two
Zaaeed Massani RisingSuns Dark Taboo 198	Posted - 2014.04.17 00:55:00 - [22] - Quote True Adamance wrote: Bekury wrote: Minmatar because of this https://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Valklears Had I known about Kamiera's prior to makeing True Adamance I would have most certainly have RPed one from the start..... I still could if I wanted to do a 180 on my established lore...... but honestly I don't think I can now...... True is too established for that. I'm quite enjoying establishing Zaaeed's lore. So far it is extremely basic, but it's coming along nicely. Proud Federal Marine & Republic Commando / Do you even lift?
Gaurdian Satyr Glitched Connection 120	Posted - 2014.04.17 01:02:00 - [23] - Quote 3 coin flips desided mine -holds arms in O- throw it in the story basket bro
Mike De Luca Storm Wind Strikeforce Caldari State 4	Posted - 2014.04.17 01:12:00 - [24] - Quote Just wanted to speed through it, kiiiiiinda wish i went gal though now, makes more sense than being cal n only using gal suits.....but i'm 3 months in, so i'm not losing all that grinding lol
Sardonk Eternia RisingSuns Dark Taboo 207	Posted - 2014.04.17 01:23:00 - [25] - Quote Because back in my day there was only one race in Dust.
Yeeeuuuupppp The Lionheart Coalition 245	Posted - 2014.04.17 01:25:00 - [26] - Quote Because I had a big gun that shot lightning and it was awesome in beta CCP Saberwing: " War elephants for 1.9" Mic status: Muted Feel the wrath of my troll
Joseph Ridgeson warravens League of Infamy 1172	Posted - 2014.04.17 01:26:00 - [27] - Quote KING CHECKMATE wrote: Im always the Villain. Amarr felt like the Villains to me. Caldari felt like villains too, but reminded me a lot of the Hellghast and im not into that too much.. The whole crusader stuff , etcetc...I liked it. You know what they say, behind the cross hides the devil.... Every race is evil in some way. It is one of the best things that CCP has done for their storyline; no one is particularly good or evil. Racial methods of torture (word of warning: every one of these links is either truly cringe worthy stuff, in the case of the Gallente, or pure nightmare fuel that will stick with you, such as the Caldari. Take this seriously): Minmatar Gallente Caldari Amarr "People that quote themselves in signatures confuse me." -Joseph Ridgeson
Takron Nistrom Tinfoil Hatz 328	Posted - 2014.04.17 01:26:00 - [28] - Quote I chose mine because, at the time, what I chose started with the most shield skills to get to extenders faster. I just never ended up remaking, so here he is. GÇ£Pulvis et umbra sumus. (We are but dust and shadow.)GÇ¥ GÇò Horace, The Odes of Horace
Atiim Living Like Larry Schwag 6797	Posted - 2014.04.17 01:31:00 - [29] - Quote Eruditus 920 wrote: Why did you choose your race when you were brand new and didn't know a thing? Did you change later because it mattered to you? I read some posts from players very proud of their race and disparaging of others (ie "Caldari scum"). I like being the rich guy, and being a Statesman seemed the best fitting. I'm not really a fan of the whole "crusade" and "holier than thou" stuff that goes with being Amarrian, and the Minmatar's combat philosophy fits well with how I like playing video games (speed > HP), and I love their lore. Lucky for me, the Caldari and Minmatar trade with each-other eagerly so it wouldn't be too out-of character for me to use Minmatar gear. As for the Gallente, who cares? #LivingLikeLarry [s]Text[/s] <-------- That's how you make a strike-through -HAND
KGB Sleep Inner.Hell 1021	Posted - 2014.04.17 01:33:00 - [30] - Quote Started as minmatar arbiter and switched to Caldari because I liked the suit design. Because beer, that's why.

ugg reset Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 566	Posted - 2014.04.17 01:35:00 - [31] - Quote everything Amarr looks awesome and typically work really well. I really need to get my amarr commando to V. best looking game avatar hands down. Thr33 is the magic number.
True Adamance Praetoriani Classiarii Templares Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris 9533	Posted - 2014.04.17 01:39:00 - [32] - Quote Zaaeed Massani wrote: True Adamance wrote: Bekury wrote: Minmatar because of this https://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Valklears Had I known about Kamiera's prior to makeing True Adamance I would have most certainly have RPed one from the start..... I still could if I wanted to do a 180 on my established lore...... but honestly I don't think I can now...... True is too established for that. I'm quite enjoying establishing Zaaeed's lore. So far it is extremely basic, but it's coming along nicely. Lore is a wonderful thing..... I only really have the last 12 months of Kador's life down pat. "Get thine Swag out of my face! Next you'll be writing #YOLOswagforJamyl in all your posts!" -Dagger Two
Youknowutimsayin Ahrendee Mercenaries Dirt Nap Squad. 124	Posted - 2014.04.17 01:54:00 - [33] - Quote Amarr think too highly of themselves Caldari have cheaply made suits (I don't even wear t-shirts with less than 1000 thread count) Minmatar are ugly Gallente Nice....
True Adamance Praetoriani Classiarii Templares Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris 9534	Posted - 2014.04.17 01:59:00 - [34] - Quote Youknowutimsayin wrote: Amarr think too highly of themselves Caldari have cheaply made suits (I don't even wear t-shirts with less than 1000 thread count) Minmatar are ugly Gallente Nice.... Plus... armor reps. Indeed we do... with good reason... have you seen our themeparks? BADASS! "Get thine Swag out of my face! Next you'll be writing #YOLOswagforJamyl in all your posts!" -Dagger Two
sabre prime The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 178	Posted - 2014.04.17 02:46:00 - [35] - Quote Complete noob when I started. Didn't know anything about EVE lore. But the Gallente sounded like the good guys and I liked their emblem with the eagle (still the best racial symbol). But knowing what I know now, I'm closer to the Amarr and the Caldari. And basically I want the amarrian merc quarters. Soft golden lighting and that shiny floor. There's something cool about every race though. Minmatar weapons for examples, just look badass. Desperate attempt to get BPOs
Zaaeed Massani RisingSuns Dark Taboo 202	Posted - 2014.04.17 02:52:00 - [36] - Quote sabre prime wrote: Minmatar weapons for examples, just look badass. Yet they're known to favor function over form. Go figure. Proud Federal Marine & Republic Commando / Do you even lift?
Sinboto Simmons Sver true blood General Tso's Alliance 5890	Posted - 2014.04.17 03:06:00 - [37] - Quote Minmatar in remembrance of the man who saved my life at the cost of his own, also the reason I've stuck around since closed beta. Sinboto - The True Blood Minja Forum Warrior level 5 STB-Infantry (Demolition)
Seymor Krelborn L.O.T.I.S. D.E.F.I.A.N.C.E 1961	Posted - 2014.04.17 03:32:00 - [38] - Quote gallente, because sexbots this game makes me sad....
Nocturnal Soul Immortal Retribution 2855	Posted - 2014.04.17 03:37:00 - [39] - Quote sabre prime wrote: Complete noob when I started. Didn't know anything about EVE lore. But the Gallente sounded like the good guys and I liked their emblem with the eagle (still the best racial symbol). But knowing what I know now, I'm closer to the Amarr and the Caldari. And basically I want the amarrian merc quarters. Soft golden lighting and that shiny floor. There's something cool about every race though. Minmatar weapons for examples, just look badass. It's a phoenix Its alright everyone, no need to worry it's just an Amarr scout :(
Solaire Randash Sver true blood General Tso's Alliance 92	Posted - 2014.04.17 03:59:00 - [40] - Quote Nothing Certain wrote: I read the description and the only one that came close to my own views was Gal. Me too XD Freedom and 'Merica in space :p Nomad: He is Jaffa! Jack: No, but he plays one on TV!

Harpyja Molon Labe. General Tso's Alliance 1604	Posted - 2014.04.17 04:05:00 - [41] - Quote I chose Amarr in Dust because I was Amarr in EVE. Now, here's the reason why I started Amarr in EVE. I was looking at all of the different ships on these ship size comparison charts and I thought that the Amarr looked the best. So I picked Amarr based on aesthetics, and I wasn't disappointed I'm still waiting for my Amarr vehicles here in Dust They'd better look as awesome as the ships do in EVE. I love the concept art for the HAV and dropship from Fanfest 2013. Also lasers. "By His light, and His will" - The Scriptures, Gheinok the First, 12:32
knight guard fury The Unholy Legion Of DarkStar DARKSTAR ARMY 1009	Posted - 2014.04.17 04:12:00 - [42] - Quote Eruditus 920 wrote: I had never played Eve. My very first toon was Caldari because I liked the look of the suit. I deleted him after 2 days because I totally botched my SP distribution. I had no idea what I was doing. None. Some might say I still don't... Anyway, I remember my second day when I was melted by a fattie three times in a row. The kill sheet showed he had 800+ armor etc and I thought "I can't compete with that." HP must be the end all be all. So I created my second character, choosing Amarr because I thought that was the only way I could get access to a heavy suit. Yes, I was clueless. I'm still using that second character to this day (50 days in or so) as you can see from the author pic to the left, though I play now in Gallente scout gear and Gal FW. Speed and stealth, not HP. At least so far. Why did you choose your race when you were brand new and didn't know a thing? Did you change later because it mattered to you? I read some posts from players very proud of their race and disparaging of others (ie "Caldari scum"). Just curious. i knew basic eve lore ATT and i loved the minmatar:) still using my main ever since january Trust the rust In Rust We Trust Vhreokor Warrior jack of all trades winmatar specialist master dual tanker
Aria Gomes R 0 N 1 N 390	Posted - 2014.04.17 04:59:00 - [43] - Quote Liked the suit and read that they were fast. I like being fast so I stuck with it.
KalOfTheRathi Nec Tributis 1205	Posted - 2014.04.17 05:07:00 - [44] - Quote Lies apparently considering how they were depicted in the Dust promotional videos and documentation. Definitely not the truth of what we have now. And so it goes.
Reign Omega BurgezzE.T.F General Tso's Alliance 342	Posted - 2014.04.17 05:11:00 - [45] - Quote When I was new, choosing a race had no bearing what so ever, your starting "class" determined your starter gear. I chose minmatar based on the backstory, them being freed slaves and all. Now I run gallente gear because I'm better in a slugfest than a flanking role. And minmatar starter gear is the worst. Observe the public trust. Protect the innocent. Uphold the law.
TheDarthMa94 The New Age Outlaws WINMATAR. 235	Posted - 2014.04.17 05:11:00 - [46] - Quote I choose Gallente because the description is the same as my ideals. Plus, I choose Gallente cause their suit looks like Crysis and their eyes look like the Helghast soldiers.... Director of NAO "People are always telling me how lucky I am. But the truth is, everything I touch turns to shit"
Bax Zanith 114	Posted - 2014.04.17 05:39:00 - [47] - Quote I skimmed through all the dicriptions, then dicided witch suit looked the best. I got from the Amarr discription that they were the most elegant of the races. "That sounds absolutely passive, let's go with it!" Surprise! You inslaved another race in the name of god! "Well... this is awkward... you know what, I can make this work." I'd say walk in my shoes for a day, but you probably still won't understand.


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