Arena Rex Forums

Arena Rex Forums
It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:10 am

All times are UTC-05:00




Post new topic  Reply to topic  [ 1 post ] 
Author Message
PostPosted: Tue Oct 22, 2013 7:52 pm 
Offline
Noxius
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jun 16, 2013 7:01 am
Posts: 38
Location: Dumfries
Shout out to the Malifools out there ;)

Just thought we could have a thread to discuss, not necessarily what models we feel are im/balanced, but what models do/don't feel characterful.

Note: below I ignore Morituri (who I struggle to connect with) and Titans.

To start on a positive note, the models whose character I think really shines through are:

Urbicus - the tireless ex-legionaire who will endure anything for his family
Otho - what a cock =P
Hermes - haven't tried him out yet, but he seems to fit the bill
Micon - a refreshing change from the norm
Gaius - very thematic
Noxius - seems characterful, but not sure I'd ever take him.

These are the ones that are fine, but not quite as evocative:

Lupa - I like her, but then not sure if she's a real show woman.
Aquila - fine, just not very unique
Ban-Luca - I like her, but I feel an urge to know more about it, either in fiction or her stat card
Aemilia - the aristocrat who looks like a barbarian, doesn't quite show
Vargr - he's fine, but then his character isn't the most complex
Frigge - she's actually my favourite, but I don't know how much her abilities have to with it. She probably belongs in the above list.
Hroka - she seems fine, but her backstory involves a lot of vengeance/mourning which could be implemented more.

Now there are models that seem perfectly fine and in character, but don't quite evoke the same reaction as the above:

Iason - doesn't help he doesn't currently much of a personality
Viatrix - Taunt is characterful, but not very unique.
Infelix - he's great, but missing a little... pirate =]
Marcus Furius - perfect for a Retarius, but ignores his rather interesting backstory
Sven - everyone loves Sven, but it seems odd that a patient hunter would have Berserk

Then there are models that just seem to be missing something:

Septimus - this man rides a bull for a living, but you wouldn't know it from his stat card.
Urien - His backstory is what swayed me to pick him up over Hermes and Infelix, but nothing in his stat card indicates his potential for a leadership role.

So as you can see, RRG have done rather well in ensuring the models are characterful. I'm sure once we have more fiction the models that seem rather bland will start to come to life more. Still, as much as the updated Momentum looks good, I'd like Urien to have a more passive ability. Feel free to discuss your own opinion of how the abilities reflects the character and any improvements you might make.

_________________
Bentley Hunter from the Kickstarter.


Top
   
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic  Reply to topic  [ 1 post ] 

All times are UTC-05:00


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
cron
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited
Theme Created by HOLLYSMOKE
Theme updated to phpBB 3.1.3 by KamijouTouma