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Sexy_Raine
Oct 20, 2006, 12:37 AM
Okay, I'm just curious on people's preferences on the races. Which do you prefer most/least, according to how much they interest you? Here's my list.

-Most-

1.Newman
2.Cast
3.Human
4.Beast

-Least-

BlueInfinity
Oct 20, 2006, 12:41 AM
1.Newman
2.Human
3.Cast
4.Beast

Garnet_Moon
Oct 20, 2006, 12:41 AM
I was going to make a CAST but after seeing the videos of what they can purchase i'll hold off on them until some more stuff is released. I was torn between CAST and Newman for my first char, so that made it easy to decide. I should note that the main draw for CAST for me in this game(had enough of them in the previous games) was the SUV system. Since i've never made a Newman except for one on the Gamecube I figure i'll show those genetically enhanced folk some more love.

Newman
CAST

Not really interested in Humans and their small boring ears, or Beasts and their furry ears.

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voxie
Oct 20, 2006, 12:44 AM
1. Beast (for the nanoblasts rawr)
2. Cast (for the SUVs zzzz)
3. Newman (for the technics zzzz)
4. Human (to decide on what type to make them, having lived out the rest)

DoubleJG
Oct 20, 2006, 12:47 AM
Honestly I don't know, I want to experience them all... but... this is the order of how I'll be creating my characters:

1. Human
2. Cast
3. Newman
4. Beast

I never cared for newmans in PSO, yet I have a huge urge to try one in PSU for some reason.. probably because Karen looks awesome.

Garnet_Moon
Oct 20, 2006, 12:48 AM
I never cared for newmans in PSO, yet I have a huge urge to try one in PSU for some reason.. probably because Karen looks awesome.


That's one of the draws for my choosing Newman before a Human/CAST in this game, too. I'm using one of the wallpapers from the official site as my background for gods sake.

oNijohso
Oct 20, 2006, 01:14 AM
Newman
Beast
Human/Cast

Newmans have always been my favorite, from the PS series to PSO. I wish they had been more melee based like they were in the PS series, but Hunes worked fine for me in PSO. In PSU it seems Beasts are the new Newmans melee wise, so thats my second choice. Casts and Humans tie because I dont have a preference for either.

EnixBelmont
Oct 20, 2006, 01:23 AM
Cast
Newman
Beast
Human


Casts are just awesome now that they can have human heads. Newman makes by far the best force, and look fine, Beasts are the stupidest looking things I have ever seen, but are very good(I say casts are still better, but still), and humans are too boring for my tastes, and evry character I played minus my HUcast was a human in PSO. I like the change.

Cigaro
Oct 20, 2006, 01:24 AM
Cast
Beast
Human
Newman

As I've said before, I'm not a magic user in any game, and PSU will be no exception. Even if I pick a Newman, they'll probably end up being a fortefighter just for sheer laugh value. A tiny little Newman loli with a huge axe? Please. Too hilarious.

February
Oct 20, 2006, 01:25 AM
Newman
Beast
Human and Cast

Tie on Human and Casts.

Mazoku
Oct 20, 2006, 01:32 AM
1. Cast - I love the new human heads
2. Newman - Always liked them but I use mostly melee classes
3. Human - Boring
4. Beast - Not my thing. I don't like cats, so I don't want to be a catgirl. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

Xenofobia
Oct 20, 2006, 01:46 AM
1. Beast
2. Newman
3. Cast
4. Human

x_TrickY_x
Oct 20, 2006, 01:47 AM
1. Beast
2. Human
3. Cast
4. Newman

UltraDeeDer
Oct 20, 2006, 02:02 AM
Newman - Coolest ears.
Cast - Coolest robot ears.
Beast - Gross dangly things meant to be ears.
Human - Totally ugmo ears.

FACE IT, WE ARE UGLY!

Jozon
Oct 20, 2006, 02:06 AM
beast-look cool, nanoblast owns
Cast-robots, 'nuff said
newman-walking magical grenade
human-they suck

galaxy
Oct 20, 2006, 02:07 AM
I'll be making one of each, so i really don't have an order. but in order of who i will try to focus on at first:

newman male fortetecher
beast female foretefighter
cast male fortegunner
human female ...guntecher? wartecher? fortegunner? i haven't decided.

Pengfishh
Oct 20, 2006, 02:09 AM
Cast, Newman, Beast, Human. Gyeah.

Mikaga
Oct 20, 2006, 04:38 AM
Stat-wise, the versatility of humans seems completely unneccesary, unless a player has intentions to raise multiple classes for kicks e.g. Fortefighter and Fighgunner.

MMO experience has taught us that you rarely ever max out more than 1-3 classes, so the specialised Casts (Fortegunner, Fighgunner, Guntecher to an extent, Protranser) and Beasts (Fortefighter, Fighgunner to an extent, maybe Protranser) should not suffer due to any "lack of versatility". Nor should Newmans (Fortecher, Wartecher to an extent, maybe Guntecher.)

Beasts and Casts get Nanoblasts and SUVs respectively. If Newmans go Fortecher their techs can supposedly keep up with Beasts and Casts in terms of damage output at least until the middle-game. I've never heard Humans mentioned throughout this, and given that they are more generalised, they're pretty much sentenced to the hybrid classes - Fighgunner, Wartecher, Guntecher and maybe Protranser. While they could perform both (uneven) halves of these roles more capably than other races, I fail to see anything that would keep up with Nanoblasts, SUVs or Newman Fortechers. Perhaps the versatility among "multiclassing" is enough.

As to what I think would work best or which race is "best"? I have no idea. I've never played the game so the finer details are things completely unknown to me. I could not accurately say how or if any races are "better", so I shall not try.

I just wanted to write down my thoughts on it ^.^

As to what I'd prefer to use, that'd be:

Newman - Very tempted to go Wartecher, both because they're better casters than guntecher and because I'd love to be in among the action with a pair of claws, Nei-style. Failing that, Fortecher simply for the kaboom.

Beyond that, I'm not too sure. I'd probably go for a Human or Cast, likely Guntecher. Casts would be suitable enough for this AFAIK since the healing + support spells aren't adversely affected by low TAP.

I'd probably think of using beasts last of all. Nothing against them, really. they just don't seem to fit in with my interests. Plus Moatoob doesn't look like my kind of place! ^.^

Elleranda
Oct 20, 2006, 04:44 AM
1st: Beast - I prefer brute and intimidating strength. Nose is kinda silly, but you barely notice it.
2nd: Cast - A bit of strength and lots of accuracey ain't too bad either. Not too into the whole roboty look though.
3rd: Human and Newman - Don't like either of these at all. Both too weak and unimpressive looking.

FenixStryk
Oct 20, 2006, 05:13 AM
Cast
Newman
Beast
Human

Hey, look! It rhymes!

AnamanaAU
Oct 20, 2006, 05:17 AM
Cast
Human
Beast
Newman

I'm a fighter, not a caster.

Ether
Oct 20, 2006, 05:19 AM
1. Newman
2. Cast
3. Human

I heard there's another race but they aren't worth a mention

Blitzkommando
Oct 20, 2006, 05:25 AM
Human
Newman
Cast
Beast

Eh... I'm not into all of that 'rippling muscles'. Really, I want to play as Human, Newman, and Cast mostly. Beast is if I still have interest after.

Elleranda
Oct 20, 2006, 05:26 AM
On 2006-10-20 03:19, Ether wrote:
1. Newman
2. Cast
3. Human

I heard there's another race but they aren't worth a mention



Remind me to rip your Newman's ears off if I ever run across her.

Feelmirath
Oct 20, 2006, 05:47 AM
1. Newman
2. Beast/human
3. Beast/human
4. Casts (since I'm fairly sure they'll be the new RAmarl http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_disapprove.gif )

Disasteroid
Oct 20, 2006, 05:47 AM
Cast - Machine is superior to all! Unless it has a humanoid head. Then it should be considered a meatbag sympathizer and ostracized from Cast civilization.
Human - They may be fleshy losers, but at least they look normal. Lacks metal plating.
Beast - Get a nose job and maybe we'll talk... Also lacking in the metallic plating catagory.
Newman - Just sit back and heal me, girly man, before you break a nail. Too lame to even deserve metal plating!

Kanju
Oct 20, 2006, 05:56 AM
Newman
Human
Cast
Beast

Oyako
Oct 20, 2006, 06:16 AM
CAST - All your base...blah blah
Human - We created cheese and bread!!!!
Beast - rawr.. :3
Newman - A little too.. weak looking for me...

Kizzy
Oct 20, 2006, 06:17 AM
Well, when I first ever learned about PSU, it would have been:

Newman
Beast
Human
Cast

And that was only for looks alone. Now, because of the combination of looks and stats...:

Human
Newman
Cast
Beast

And that will be the exact order of the characters I create, too. X3

Elleranda
Oct 20, 2006, 06:20 AM
Bunch of damn beast haters in this thread...

I say we start another war and slaughter you weaker races! More resources and land for the superior beings!

...casts are cool though, they can chill.

DizzyDi
Oct 20, 2006, 06:32 AM
Beast
Cast
Newman
Human

Aphael
Oct 20, 2006, 06:34 AM
Cast
Beast
Newman
Human

Newman and Beast are kinda tied for me, so if I make a second character, what class I decide to play as will determine what they are

Nani-chan
Oct 20, 2006, 06:48 AM
On 2006-10-20 04:20, Elleranda wrote:
...casts are cool though, they can chill.


Yay, maybe we can hang out sometime.

Cast
Beast/Human
Newman

AwakenSardis
Oct 20, 2006, 06:54 AM
1. Beast
2. Cast
3. Newman
4. Human

Shiro_Ryuu
Oct 20, 2006, 06:59 AM
1. Humans - Just like being human primarily, they can be anything without sucking at it, not the strongest but having brute strength isn't my thing even though I like Hunters the best.
2. Newmans - Best ears hands down, can take and dish out magic attacks, best ATA of the meatbags and like I said before, brute strength isn't my thing.
3. Beasts - I think they're pretty cool, although it would be better if they were either more feline(like a tiger or a cat) or more canine(like a wolf, a coyote, or a fox), or better yet if you can choose instead of like a mandogcat.
4. Casts - Sure, I can make some pretty cool looking casts, but I prefer being a meatbag.

Magician
Oct 20, 2006, 07:00 AM
Beast
Newman
Human
Cast

Cross
Oct 20, 2006, 07:08 AM
PSU is, in fact, the first and only RPG with multiple races where I honestly like every single race. I attribute it to superior art direction.

Humans are Humans, so they're cool, and balanced stats is kinda nice for being able to do anything.
Casts run from kickass Super Robots to PS-style human-looking androids, and their stats are awesome for anything physical.
Newmans don't look like goofy fucking circus performers like in PSO, and you can pick the old-school PS-style straight-upward ears, so they're cool, and since Forces are actually fun this time around, having the high-ass TAP is cool.
Beasts took a while to warm up to, since the animal/human combination is just goddamn creepy, but you can build one to be minimally offensive, and basically just a Newman with hairy ears. The really appealing part is their stat set, though. They've got potential as the biggest powerhouse race, but you need to be good enough to hit from behind and not miss. Plus, Nanoblasts are just awesome, even if they look shitty.

I'm not really sure what I'll play first. Either a Beast if I want to play Hunter, or Newman if I want to make a Force.

Elleranda
Oct 20, 2006, 07:12 AM
On 2006-10-20 05:08, Cross wrote:
PSU is, in fact, the first and only RPG with multiple races where I honestly like every single race. I attribute it to superior art direction.

Humans are Humans, so they're cool, and balanced stats is kinda nice for being able to do anything.
Casts run from kickass Super Robots to PS-style human-looking androids, and their stats are awesome for anything physical.
Newmans don't look like goofy fucking circus performers like in PSO, and you can pick the old-school PS-style straight-upward ears, so they're cool, and since Forces are actually fun this time around, having the high-ass TAP is cool.
Beasts took a while to warm up to, since the animal/human combination is just goddamn creepy, but you can build one to be minimally offensive, and basically just a Newman with hairy ears. The really appealing part is their stat set, though. They've got potential as the biggest powerhouse race, but you need to be good enough to hit from behind and not miss. Plus, Nanoblasts are just awesome, even if they look shitty.

I'm not really sure what I'll play first. Either a Beast if I want to play Hunter, or Newman if I want to make a Force.




Just a question, since you mentioned it: Is it really that important for beasts to attack monsters in the ass? I know it means no missing, but I usually don't bother and instead just flurry the crap out of everything and it seems to work.

Cross
Oct 20, 2006, 07:18 AM
Well, I'm not exactly an authority on Beasts yet since I've only dabbled with them at low levels (ie: Anybody who's played one to 30+ feel free to weigh in and override my opinion). At least at low levels, Beasts miss enough that Casts definitely do more damage from up front, and Humans are probably at least close to par with them. Which is to say that they're not incompetant or anything if you arent a back-stabber, but they're definitely not living up to their potential that way.

Kizzy
Oct 20, 2006, 07:18 AM
On 2006-10-20 05:12, Elleranda wrote:


On 2006-10-20 05:08, Cross wrote:
PSU is, in fact, the first and only RPG with multiple races where I honestly like every single race. I attribute it to superior art direction.

Humans are Humans, so they're cool, and balanced stats is kinda nice for being able to do anything.
Casts run from kickass Super Robots to PS-style human-looking androids, and their stats are awesome for anything physical.
Newmans don't look like goofy fucking circus performers like in PSO, and you can pick the old-school PS-style straight-upward ears, so they're cool, and since Forces are actually fun this time around, having the high-ass TAP is cool.
Beasts took a while to warm up to, since the animal/human combination is just goddamn creepy, but you can build one to be minimally offensive, and basically just a Newman with hairy ears. The really appealing part is their stat set, though. They've got potential as the biggest powerhouse race, but you need to be good enough to hit from behind and not miss. Plus, Nanoblasts are just awesome, even if they look shitty.

I'm not really sure what I'll play first. Either a Beast if I want to play Hunter, or Newman if I want to make a Force.




Just a question, since you mentioned it: Is it really that important for beasts to attack monsters in the ass? I know it means no missing, but I usually don't bother and instead just flurry the crap out of everything and it seems to work.



Lo and behold! The beast's main purpose! http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_eek.gif

kirinano
Oct 20, 2006, 07:47 AM
I like what I've seen of all four races, but since you asked for a list here's the order I'll be making my characters in.

beast
newmen
cast
human

I intend for my beast to be my main.

Four days until the search for ATA-raising units begins!

Bast
Oct 20, 2006, 07:49 AM
On 2006-10-19 22:44, voxie wrote:
1. Beast (for the nanoblasts rawr)
2. Cast (for the SUVs zzzz)
3. Newman (for the technics zzzz)
4. Human (to decide on what type to make them, having lived out the rest)



Same here.

Bleemo
Oct 20, 2006, 07:51 AM
1. :3
2. Toaster
3. Fanboy
4. http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m47/exiledajay/newman.jpg

Elleranda
Oct 20, 2006, 07:53 AM
LOL



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Shiro_Ryuu
Oct 20, 2006, 08:54 AM
now that I think about it, it would be cool if the beasts looked more like the ones from Lunar
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Lunardragonsongbox.jpg

Elleranda
Oct 20, 2006, 08:56 AM
On 2006-10-20 06:54, Shiroryuu wrote:
now that I think about it, it would be cool if the beasts looked more like the ones from Lunar
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Lunardragonsongbox.jpg



So, Mithra? I think I like it this way more. http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_frown.gif

kirinano
Oct 20, 2006, 08:57 AM
I have to say, all this anti-beast stuff is surprising to me. I think the beasts look awesome, especially the beast girls, but both look cool to me.

It seems like beasts might become the 'Horde' of PSU. You know, viewed by many as 'the ugly' side and not played as much. Personally, I always thought the Horde was the more interesting side, but that's getting off topic I suppose.

This board is about PSU.

Beast pride. RAWR!

Trinitystar
Oct 20, 2006, 09:03 AM
1. Beast
2. Newman
3. Cast
4. Human

My main will be a Newman but I will make a Beast at some point.

Scirrocco
Oct 20, 2006, 09:04 AM
Cast
Beast
Newman
Human

Clyde
Oct 20, 2006, 09:07 AM
Newman
Beast
Human
Cast

Alpha-Hunter
Oct 20, 2006, 09:11 AM
1. Human
2. Cast
3. Beast
4. Newman

Reoshin
Oct 20, 2006, 10:15 AM
Cast-dont wanna break tradsion i made cast as my first char on the DC and GC
Beast-Nano sounds cool
Newman-"i can cast more spells the you!"
human-so i know what i wanna be

Shiro_Ryuu
Oct 20, 2006, 10:25 AM
On 2006-10-20 06:57, kirinano wrote:
I have to say, all this anti-beast stuff is surprising to me. I think the beasts look awesome, especially the beast girls, but both look cool to me.

It seems like beasts might become the 'Horde' of PSU. You know, viewed by many as 'the ugly' side and not played as much. Personally, I always thought the Horde was the more interesting side, but that's getting off topic I suppose.

This board is about PSU.

Beast pride. RAWR!



I think beasts are pretty cool, but I just like the humans and newmans alot.

Tystys
Oct 20, 2006, 10:26 AM
Human
Cast
Beast
Newman

TheGreyCliche
Oct 20, 2006, 10:30 AM
Human
Beast
Newman
Cast

EnixBelmont
Oct 20, 2006, 11:29 AM
Thing with the horde race is they are ugly, not just badly designed with stupid noses and mostly stupid ears, IMO. And horde doesn't have any idiotic animations with their arms flailing like morons(nanoblast). Beasts could have been so mcuh cooler. But they are great gameplay wise, and nanoblasts kick ass(in usefulness only).

Although honestly, at low levels(25 and under), they are much worse than casts at melee, even. My friend misses a lot, and only does like 5-20 more damage a hit than me when I was at his level. If he attacks from behind it's fine, but when I can hit from the front without having to move from the back and get in two extra hits while he is moving to the back, i end up doing much more damage overall. But in a group online, I suppose it wouldn't be such a bad idea to use a beast, since they can almost always attack from behind since others are distracting the enemies. But for solo, casts are MUCH better.

But just my opinion http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

Elleranda
Oct 20, 2006, 11:42 AM
I don't understand why beasts are in the game when casts can both be the best hunter and best ranger.

roygbiv
Oct 20, 2006, 12:21 PM
Newman
Cast
Human
Beat

Rizen
Oct 20, 2006, 12:27 PM
For me:
Human
Beast
Cast
Newman

DreamLocke
Oct 20, 2006, 12:41 PM
For me so far...

Cast-look damn cool, make being a fighgunner look way too easy. SUV's...come on. Everything must die.

Beast- when you just want to hit like a damn truck then freak out and turn into some ridiculously powered beast form. Carnage.

Newman- not much of a force player, but they seem to be more fun to play now in PSU. Tech damage is st00pid nukage.

Human- um they do everything well but I think the other races have too much more to offer. They excel as hybrids though...

VoidAbsolute
Oct 20, 2006, 01:05 PM
Cast- we may be cold, heartless machines but when theres a battle that involves lacking any morals who else is gonna take the job!?

Human- jack of all trades.....atleast we don't suck at anything....

Beast- yay were furry but not very cute and tend to throw stuff threw the windows destroying our value as pets. We make better rugs......

Newman- we can cast magic right.....RIGHT!?



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Invisible1122
Oct 20, 2006, 01:18 PM
Human - Cast - Newman - Beast

BlueDragon21
Oct 20, 2006, 01:25 PM
Newman - Looks like an elf
Human - I am one
Beast - For when I need to get back in touch with nature
Cast - Terminator

Alexandrious1
Oct 20, 2006, 02:29 PM
1. Human
2. Cast
3. Newman
4. Beast

VanHalen
Oct 20, 2006, 03:41 PM
Human
Newman(yes i know the whole newman supremacy thing but i played humans longer sorry guys)
cast or beast

MayLee
Oct 20, 2006, 03:47 PM
Newmen
Human
Beast
Cast

BioWarrior
Oct 20, 2006, 03:48 PM
Cast
Newman
Beast
Human

mananas
Oct 20, 2006, 03:51 PM
I haven't seen this order yet:
Newman>Cast>Beast>Human. I really like Beasts' look, but I don't want to be a hunter. The only class I would never be is a human, but they're interesting...

Flunky
Oct 20, 2006, 03:51 PM
1. Cast: Lets you actually look like something that would be out fighting, heh. SUVs are a nice plus, too.

2. Human: Nice and balanced, easiest immersion.

3. Beast: Nanoblast.

4. Newman: Meh.

Aaomi
Oct 20, 2006, 05:21 PM
I'm really up in the air at the moment. Each race has some different things that I like about them so I guess it comes down to what type of character I finally decide to go with.

SO... I guess this post had no real point behind it since I don't have a lsit yet http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif

Rizen
Oct 20, 2006, 05:23 PM
http://www.pso-world.com/images/phpbb/icons/smiles/icon_razz.gif Your human Jozon

Also, I heard on the Xbox beta there was tons on tons of Casts and Newmans. This true?

Natrokos
Oct 20, 2006, 05:24 PM
Newman
Cast
Beast
Human

Huh, Mananas looks like you and me have something in common.

Sexy_Raine
Oct 21, 2006, 09:16 AM
Whoa, I'm suprised Newman ranked #3 or #4 on a lot of people's list. That's okay, Newmans are for the hardcore players, unlike beasts*cough*. The people who put Newman #1 get a thumbs up from me. Oh yeah, we have the best ears unlke the beasts.

Casts, I can understand why they were rank high, because they can dominate in gameplay and they have great customization.

Human, some people love them, some people hate them. I wasn't suprised when a lot of people said they didn't care about them, or they're not interesting.



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hans4
Oct 21, 2006, 09:35 AM
1.human
2.newman
3.cast
4.beast

PJ
Oct 21, 2006, 09:37 AM
Tied for first - Humans/Beasts
2 - Cast
3 - Newmans

Newmans; we can cast magic! Woohoo!