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Roll Aurin then. If there is one thing i've learned in all my years of playing MMO's (nearly 20 of them) it's if you don't like the character you are playing, you will not enjoy the game as much. Roll a character you like, faction is irrelevant. As long as you have a character you enjoy playing then everything else is secondary.


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While yes, I admit to this, it's pretty much how the majority of Mmorpg players (in my experience) feel the same way. With knowing very little of the Lore, it's not very difficult by playing the Dominion's side that one could perceive them as the "Enemy" of Wildstar. Say what you will, but it's not going to change the fact that majority of "Mmorpg" players are exactly the same way. In how many mmorpg's do you know, the vast majority of players don't simply click through everything, just to get to the next quest? Not very many I'd imagine. Again, I'm not a huge "Lore" fanatic when it comes to Wildstar, because the game doesn't offer an immersive Story, much like ESO, it's very generic. I should also point out, I'm not incredibly lazy when it comes to reading either, as most of the games I play that have the option to switch voice acting from English-Japanese (mostly), I tend to play in Japanese. It's simply from my experiences, Mmorpg's don't have any story to them whatsoever, or at least not that of a "Single Player" game. Hate to keep bringing it up, but even in ESO, you actually have some variety of "Choices" you can make, making the gameplay/story different, however little it may be, the choices are still there, while Wildstar has none, no matter what you do, the outcome is the same. I haven't played the new "Dominion" storyline yet, but way back when, at the launch. The Dominion's tutorial on the Arkship was even brutal. You mind-washed the Exiles.... or whatever it was... I don't know how much more proof you need other than that, to say "The Dominion is Evil". That was literally all the proof I needed. At that point in time, I chose Exiles, cause, Dominion pretty much goes against all my beliefs, allbeit a game and all, still way too cruel for my tastes. Again, these are simply my opinions. Not telling anyone else how to play the game. If Dominion does right by you, than so be it. Just not my "Cup of tea".


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Are you suuuuuure you dont want to try a Draken? the fem Draken are tall but they are kinda petite. Also if you start to think that you are too tall then just run away from all Chua and Cassians and stand next to a Mechari. :P

Edited October 4, 2015 by wildstarnewbie


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The Dominion is reclaiming what rightfully belongs to them (the planet Nexus). In the process, they are trying to uncover what transpired when their progenitors (the Eldan) mysteriously lost contact with them. For the Dominion Nexus is the way to both recover their shared history and push their destiny forward. The Dominion isn't actually ruled with an Iron Fist. Emperor Myrcalus leaves much of the actual leading up to the heads of the different divisions of the Dominion and seeks all of their council when determining the ultimate goals of the Empire. Punishment for breaking Dominion law can be harsh, but the Exiles don't shy away from the hangman either. The Dominion actually does forge positive alliances with other groups and isn't xenophobic. However they don't tolerate the Exiles, who are literally criminals and terrorists in the Dominions eyes. The stuff the Dominion gets called evil for (e.g. Mondo Zax's experiments on the arcship) are done on the Exile side as well (the Mordesh Alchemists test their weapons on Skeetch, Moody, and Dominion prisoners) And terrible things in game tend to be more or less mirrored between the factions. The DREDD chemical warfare campaign in Galeras for example is mirrored by the Mordesh Alchemists alchemical poisoning of Ellevar. Everyone is entitled to prefer which ever faction they like. It makes the game fun and adds to the depth. Plus having folks support their favorite faction and have some healthy competition is a wonderful thing. But It always gets dicey when people start judging the goodness / badness of a faction based solely on preconceived stereotypes.

Edited October 4, 2015 by Nazryn


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This horse has been beaten to death in previous threads. I'm not interested in rehashing. I will say only this, I can take each of your Exile biased portraits of the races and do the same propaganda job from the dominion side Both would be factually correct but both would also be objectively misleading. WARNING- there are spoilers ahead... You've been warned! Human Exiles- Couldn't deal with social inequality and crackdowns on riots and sedition through diplomacy and decided massacring their fellow citizens in a bloody surprise attack and subsequent rebellion was the best way to go. Granok- granted all the resources and technology of the Dominion to bring their species a prosperous future; killed all the diplomats and started an intergalactic war out of arrogance Aurin- aided and abedded terrorists with out remorse, had their lands taken as punishment Mordesh- ultimate god complex, exterminated virtually all of their species in a hubris filled grab for eternal life. Continue to endanger the entire galaxy by carrying the contagion. It's only a matter of time before it spreads to other creatures, and even still it causes mass destruction when a mordesh goes full ravager. Chua- rodent like race with extremely high birth rates, short lifespans, natural curiousity, and all the test subjects they need to advance scientifically very quickly. Highly intelligent, extremely clever, and very industrious, they've invented all manner of life changing technology Cassians (high born humans)- hybrids between human and Eldan, and direct heirs to the Eldan. Generally the high born have significant but low amounts of Eldan genetic material. These noble humans occupy the ruling caste of Dominion society. While lowborn can through merit achieve any rank or status in the Empire besides Emperor, High born typically have easier access to resources and wealth through noble birth. Draken- proud and honorable warrior race, the Draken secured a prominent position in the Dominion Empire when Emperor Azrion bested the Draken's chief warlord in single combat. The Draken remain honor bound to the Empire and benefit from all the resources and technology such honor has afforded them. Mechari- Living beings created by the Eldan, these sentient exanite crystals are housed in a mechanical body perfect for interacting with a mulitude of various organic races. Diplomats, and the eyes and ears of the Eldan, the Mechari are brilliant mathematical and logical beings who have managed the Dominion ever since the Eldan ascended to godhood Luminai- High born Cassians with very high amounts of Eldan genetics, the Luminai strongly resemble their Eldan forebears. They occupy the highest rung of the social ladder in the dominion. Proud and noble, treachery among the Luminai is severely punished when discovered, usually by one of their own out of honor. The Eldan- The ultra-advanced race of beings that Created the planet Nexus and the life on it in order to create a god. The Eldan also created the Dominion, to carry on their legacy and unite the galaxy. The Eldan ultimately succeeded for better and for worse with 6 of their top scientists ascending to godhood as the Drusentity (the god comprised of Drusera and the Entity). So as you can see, both sides can play the propaganda game. Neither is good / bad, both have elements with in them that are decidedly bad, and some that are decidedly good. This silly argument never goes anywhere, so just accept it as it is, and keep on rooting for your favourite faction with out the claims of moral superiority. Sure the Dominion took all the Aurins land and resources (just like the U.S. took the native Americans land and resources) But the mordesh did exterminate virtually their whole species with a massively deadly contagion of their own making. It's really not black and white at all, all of wildstar is dark grey, Exile and Dominion alike. Good old, gritty, space tastic fun for the whole family! P.S. the Dominion never returned to Gnox (Thats in the lore / loremageddon) so no oppression or extermination. Also the low born have virtually the same potential as the high born, though they are not born with wealth necessarily and must work harder for it. Notable examples of low born in positions of power include the Commander of the Radiant Legion, Toric Antevian, and the famous Treasure hunter and adventurer Corrigan Doon.

Edited October 4, 2015 by Nazryn


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Honestly you don't have to die. Only the Aurin do. Bloody animu squirrel rabbit abominations.


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