Posted by Drow Assassin on July 15, 2000 at 08:28:16:
In Reply to: Elves and drow posted by wondering on July 15, 2000 at 08:01:24:
> I am curious to the reason people play elves and drow. To me, the benefits just do do enough to override the penalties when compared to the experience penalty. The main thing I would be able to see would be the role play opportunities (I have to admit I really do like drow in this aspect and have used them from time to time)or the added challenge. As I said I have used drow from time to time, but have generally gotten my ass handed to me quickly. From a mechanical aspect the arial seems a better choice for the same advantages, but they just dont have the same flavor. Is it possible 500 exp is too steep for these races or am i missing something. Well I can tell you I have played a drow assassin for about 300 hours and I chose it because i just love to roleplay as a drow, like you mentioned. I have only been killed by players about four times and all were unavoidable i.e. that is i would of been killed if i was any race. I find it challanging to play them especially with sylvans on. As to the experience penalty It is not so bad normally just a few - several thousand more. I just get in a good group and it manage to level fine. However after saying all this a drow assassin can hide ofcourse however i have found hiding not to be my saviour from being killed, that is a players skill.