Panda Race?

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Do you want a Panda Race?

  • No

    Votes: 44 55.0%
  • Yes

    Votes: 29 36.3%
  • I don't care either way

    Votes: 7 8.8%

  • Total voters
    80

Basara

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Well, wouldn't the top one be a PvPer, according to that documentary on the founding of New Jersey from Robot Chicken?
 

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Here's a thought - what if this panda idea was actually a "genuine" concept by the dev team, and they did it before April 1st to gauge the reaction to it? Then, if people actually seemed to like the idea, they could be like, "Check the date, we're being serious about this." and if it was unanimously hated, they could say, "Check the date, it was obviously an early April Fool's joke."

An opportunity for experimentation like that literally comes around only once a year :D.
 
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Here's a thought - what if this panda idea was actually a "genuine" concept by the dev team, and they did it before April 1st to gauge the reaction to it? Then, if people actually seemed to like the idea, they could be like, "Check the date, we're being serious about this." and if it was unanimously hated, they could say, "Check the date, it was obviously an early April Fool's joke."

An opportunity for experimentation like that literally comes around only once a year :D.
It is funny to think about. All of the people who have pushed for orcs as a playable race since elves came out would be pissed.
 

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I agree with you, but I wouldn't exactly call UO a legitimate competitor to that other game :p.

Completely different strokes for completely different folks.
There's also the fact that UO has about 1/10 of the number of players WoW has, at best.
 

hon

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hey if they give a extra slot just for a panada or a goat let them do what ever they want, I dont care what they do as long as they understand what they are doing and how it would change the world of uo.
 

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Finally! They are implementing the fuzzies race from Ultima 3! Of course I always thought fuzzies were ewoks, but I suppose they could be pandas too. ;)

Oh and their panda samurai helmet should've had the UO insignia on it! ;)

Thirdly, if they do implement this, I can roleplay a carebear from Trammel. :D
 
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Sevin0oo0

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Finally! They are implementing the fuzzies race from Ultima 3! Of course I always thought fuzzies were ewoks, but I suppose they could be pandas too. ;)
/this - thank you
it's been suggested about Exodus being back, coinciding Again with the 'awakening' of the Fuzzies - awakening/sleeping/hibernation/
 

Bobar

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Panda Race? - It'll never take over from horse racing.:)
 
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Sevin0oo0

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It must be an April fools joke, if not I quit FOREVER
For all those saying that, I can haz your stuff?

but i seem to remember something similar, many years ago,
something many people liked and wanted.
something too good to be true
something that was just a jest
 

Lady Storm

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Pandas ......... I think someone at Mythic let the cat out of the bag too soon for april fools day leg puller...

Wow has the pandas and I seriously think if we got that kind in the works Bliz would sue EA for copywrite infringment....... or some such for idea theft.
 

aoLOLita

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Dude, Oriental is not the preferred nomenclature, Asian please.
Sorry, but my preferred word is Occidental not dude or North American:) I have always used Oriental and will continue to do so, for I do not recognize you as the official spokesman for Pan-Asia:) It may be "your" preference to be called Asian and I will honor that, but not when speaking in general.
 

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HAHAHAHA PANDAREN FROM WOW IN UO!? THIS GAME... Never...Mind.. *Nothing Else To Do On THIS UO* And I just Activated my Acct to see what's up. I should not have.
 

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Sometimes I wish there was a Dislike option...

other than that, well played Harlequin. I call your raise.

:bowdown::mylittlepony::thumbup:
 
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lupushor

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So when some demand colored pets, they decide to make a black and white race? How is this for a statement?

Anyway, I do not like Pandas. I WANT KOALAS !!!! They are the perfect race for banksitting!
 
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Stig

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Pandas LOLOLOL , and write how ya like.................................................
 

Zoeydamnies

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Only if we can dye the fur pink . . . and ride the flying elephants, silly. Flying elephants as a race . . sheesh!
 
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SOME of us protested just as loudly when Samurai and Ninjas were added to the game (at the behest of Japanese players). I think Richard Garriot literally blew a gasket and required extensive medical attention. As a result, his body guards have strict orders to kill Ninjas and Samurai on sight (keep that in mind CosPlayers!).

Now, there are more people in China playing WoW then anywhere else in the world combined. The same thing that is happening in WoW with Pandaria already happened in UO with Samurai Empire.

:flame:
 

Eddie123

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i dont mind if they make pandas.. u guys complain to much its more content so stop crying :'(
 
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I agree with Eddie. If you don't care for Pandas, noone is forcing you to play one. Same thing goes for Ninjas and Samurais and everything else. I'm sure it was (is) a joke but anything that adds to the game is good for everyone. Even if one person enjoys playing a panda, that is one person entertained a lil more and one person who is keeping this game going. That is what drove this game into the ground...People are so worried about what others are doing/getting instead of just concentrating on why they play the game.
 
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I agree with Eddie. If you don't care for Pandas, noone is forcing you to play one. Same thing goes for Ninjas and Samurais and everything else. I'm sure it was (is) a joke but anything that adds to the game is good for everyone. Even if one person enjoys playing a panda, that is one person entertained a lil more and one person who is keeping this game going. That is what drove this game into the ground...People are so worried about what others are doing/getting instead of just concentrating on why they play the game.
I can understand this sentiment, however...

I think of UO as a very distinct environment derived from the Ultima games worlds. Allowing differences dilutes the experience for a lot of the playerbase.

While the mechanics of gameplay could be the same, the environment would change. The devs could allow me to be a Transformer if they wanted to, Throwing for lasers, car mode for mounted, etc. Some would think that is cool...But it would not be Ultima.

You just don't expect Batman or Captain Kirk to help out the rebel alliance.

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Redxpanda

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Hey as long as it is not being shoved down my throat i'm all for batman and transformers. Whatever keeps this game going and draws players in. The problem now is this game only appeals to hardcore fans and such. Either they keep it fresh and exciting enough to entice the masses or they stick to those old fans (who are slowly but surely growing out of this game).
 

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Dammit no one told me there would be points. This is so unfair. The dev team should really let us know if there's going to be points. I bet whoever typed "paroxyms" knew ahead of time there would be points. I bet they have you on ICQ and you are friends with them on Facebook. I'm very angry. I am going to close my 47 accounts because of this.
Stupid points. Terrible idea.
ROFL!

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