What race (species) will you choose? (Destiny)

by Knarfu, Monday, August 11, 2014, 04:00 (3566 days ago)

I've always been fascinated with the social aspect of MMO's. A player base is defined not only by the class of the character, but the race as well. Often times we forget that the person underneath the massive Oblivion Helm has a story to tell. A motivation for his/her actions. A background. More importantly, an identity. Choosing a race is among the first things we do in Destiny, as well as any other MMO. It's as important, if not more important, than any cosmetic option given to us at the start of the game. Once we're resurrected by our companion, Ghost, our characters life is given a meaning again. Whether you're a human hell-bent on sending back The Darkness from whence they came. An Awoken seeking out the truth of the cosmos and to unravel the mysteries of the Traveler. Or an Exo, desperately seeking meaning to a forgotten past by killing hordes of vicious beats and gaining purpose as a Guardian. It's up to us as a player to decide what we're fighting for and who we fight for.

I propose this question with an anthropomorphic state of mind. What will The Tower inhabit the most? Why do certain players choose a certain race? For the aesthetic appeal to their facial features? Because they'll look badass in a rad set of malicious armor? Whatever the reason...I'm interested. I care about the soldiers that will stand by my side in battle, pvp, and The Crucible. With Destiny's release approaching us ever so slowly I grow more and more eager to find out who my companions will be.

https://www.bungie.net/en/Forum/Post/67668957/0/0 <<<< vote here!

Take a second to vote and let's find out! I'll post the results on my very first YouTube video dedicated to Destiny lore and game play. My first video will be posted within the week!!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKMkdCqFA7_DGXYDly3AvQ

Farewell, Guardians.

-Knarfu