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Valg · 07-06-2007, 08:50 AM

I'd like to expand a bit on what playing a shapeshifter might feel like to a newer player:

1) You begin by learning to do small shifts of your body. Because you choose your adaptations, you can play a flexible role when with others-- claws or horns to add some firepower, a carapace or balancing tail if you need to defend yourself, hooves for traveling long distances on hard ground, and more!

2) You eventually choose themes for your 'full' shapeshifting capabilities-- one choice for your major focus, and one for your minor one. As you progress in your studies, you'll learn to transform into gradually more impressive forms. Maybe your path progresses to the mighty ram (lots of straight-ahead offense, capable of breaking bones and weapons, and closing distances quickly to engage) and the sneaky wildcat (concealment, nimble at avoiding attacks, the ability to sense danger coming, and more)! There are roughly a hundred forms taught by the guilds through 'standard' study, and you'll find yourself hopping between the forms you know, changing your capabilities to fit your situation. While you can't always be shifted (it fatigues you), you'll spend a lot of time in your animal forms!

3) As you progress to the guild's inner circle, you'll learn to carry over magical enhancements into your form, modifying your form with enhanced speed, offensive prowess, or special characteristics themed around your major focus of study. Need to make sure your strikes not only wound, but cripple a foe? Add in Instinct of the Predator. Worried about magical spells? Modify your chosen form with Primal Tenacity. So not only can you pick the right form for the situation, but you can further customize it to your exact needs!

4) Exceptionally well-roleplayed shapeshifters have found themselves capable of learning additional forms, or even transforming into rare forms unknown to other players! We have a lot of flexibility in the system for rewards, and an itchy trigger finger for using them. We want gameplay to be unique not only through the hardcoded features, but also through the experience added by our team of veteran staff.

And as always, rewards you for quality, not for spending money. The game is 100% free, and your credit card can't buy anything for your character. We cherish that level playing ground, and the real competition it creates! So come check us out with no risk attached!

07-06-2007, 08:50 AM	#2
Valg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Home MUD: Carrion Fields Posts: 643	Re: Mongooses, Gyrfalcons, and Walruses I'd like to expand a bit on what playing a shapeshifter might feel like to a newer player: 1) You begin by learning to do small shifts of your body. Because you choose your adaptations, you can play a flexible role when with others-- claws or horns to add some firepower, a carapace or balancing tail if you need to defend yourself, hooves for traveling long distances on hard ground, and more! 2) You eventually choose themes for your 'full' shapeshifting capabilities-- one choice for your major focus, and one for your minor one. As you progress in your studies, you'll learn to transform into gradually more impressive forms. Maybe your path progresses to the mighty ram (lots of straight-ahead offense, capable of breaking bones and weapons, and closing distances quickly to engage) and the sneaky wildcat (concealment, nimble at avoiding attacks, the ability to sense danger coming, and more)! There are roughly a hundred forms taught by the guilds through 'standard' study, and you'll find yourself hopping between the forms you know, changing your capabilities to fit your situation. While you can't always be shifted (it fatigues you), you'll spend a lot of time in your animal forms! 3) As you progress to the guild's inner circle, you'll learn to carry over magical enhancements into your form, modifying your form with enhanced speed, offensive prowess, or special characteristics themed around your major focus of study. Need to make sure your strikes not only wound, but cripple a foe? Add in Instinct of the Predator. Worried about magical spells? Modify your chosen form with Primal Tenacity. So not only can you pick the right form for the situation, but you can further customize it to your exact needs! 4) Exceptionally well-roleplayed shapeshifters have found themselves capable of learning additional forms, or even transforming into rare forms unknown to other players! We have a lot of flexibility in the system for rewards, and an itchy trigger finger for using them. We want gameplay to be unique not only through the hardcoded features, but also through the experience added by our team of veteran staff. And as always, rewards you for quality, not for spending money. The game is 100% free, and your credit card can't buy anything for your character. We cherish that level playing ground, and the real competition it creates! So come check us out with no risk attached!