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Halfling vs dwarf cleric

SindyanSindyan Member Posts: 146
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I am stuck between two races for the cleric I want to play as once the new patch comes out for the iPad. I have a simple question which race do you think looks better in plate and full plate?
I know stats wise dwarf cleric but I'm stuck between looks for the character I want to play as through the entire trilogy.
I have not been able to find a screenshot of a halfing in full plate. Since there is no cheats on ipad I can't give myself the item

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  • Lord_TansheronLord_Tansheron Member Posts: 4,212
    I personally find dwarves' somewhat cubic shape to lend itself more to the idea of an armored battletank rolling around. Halflings look a bit wimpy.
  • PugPugPugPug Member Posts: 560
    image

    Male halfing cleric on the left, dwarf on the right. Default cleric green colors.
  • SindyanSindyan Member Posts: 146
    Is that full platemail? I think the dwarf looks better! Wow thank you!!!!
  • PugPugPugPug Member Posts: 560
    edited October 2013
    Yes, that is nonmagical full plate. Glad I could help. :)
  • sarevok57sarevok57 Member Posts: 6,006
    yeah, the dwarf looks pretty boss like compared to the halfling
  • elminsterelminster Member, Developer Posts: 16,317
    Halfling looks more tough, dwarf looks more badass.
  • SindyanSindyan Member Posts: 146
    The halfling fluffy pants is what turned me off. Fluffly plate mail?
  • PugPugPugPug Member Posts: 560
    Guys, the dwarf is wearing a dress. He's got pauldrons, gauntlets and a crotch shield.
  • SchneidendSchneidend Member Posts: 3,190
    Sindyan said:

    The halfling fluffy pants is what turned me off. Fluffly plate mail?

    Puffy? Those are guards on his thighs. Since plate mail doesn't adhere to the skin, it's going to stick out a bit.

  • redlineredline Member Posts: 296
    PugPug said:

    Guys, the dwarf is wearing a dress. He's got pauldrons, gauntlets and a crotch shield.

    As an ethnic Scotsman, the dwarven battleskirt just makes him that much more awesome, IMO.
  • Time4TiddyTime4Tiddy Member Posts: 262
    eh, halflings have the best sprites, regardless of armor. i hate the way the beards look in this game on dwarves and gnomes. i can't play a human male mage either. :)
  • KidCarnivalKidCarnival Member Posts: 3,747
    Definitely the dwarf. Looks tankier to me.
  • moody_magemoody_mage Member Posts: 2,054
    You should be ashamed of even considering a halfling over a dwarf. Truly and inescapably ashamed.
  • SchneidendSchneidend Member Posts: 3,190
    decado said:

    You should be ashamed of even considering a halfling over a dwarf. Truly and inescapably ashamed.

    Depends on if you removed the racial class restrictions or not, and what class we're talking. A halfling Archer with a sling would be pretty damn awesome.

  • fighter_mage_thieffighter_mage_thief Member Posts: 262
    I'm sorry, but for me, it's all about the beard.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqdfpEp3KGg
  • CorvinoCorvino Member Posts: 2,269
    For a cleric, definitely the Dwarf. But if you were considering a burglar... er, thief then it's another story.
  • SindyanSindyan Member Posts: 146
    Haha yep. I wanted thinking about a halfing cleric for it being different than most race/cleric combo but the full plate just looks extra. Normal plate mail halfing looks great but not in full!
  • CoM_SolaufeinCoM_Solaufein Member Posts: 2,606
    Halflings are wusses. Go for a manly dwarf.
  • ghostowlghostowl Member Posts: 171
    what about the racial bonuses...are they the same?
  • elminsterelminster Member, Developer Posts: 16,317
    ghostowl said:

    what about the racial bonuses...are they the same?

    Halfling = -1 strength, +1 dexterity, -1 wisdom, +1 thac0 using slings

    Dwarf = -1 dexterity, +1 constitution, - 2 charisma.

    Otherwise they get the same bonuses regarding saving throws.
  • badbromancebadbromance Member Posts: 238
    edited October 2013
    I would go Dwarf over Halfling just because of the beard!
    Or you could go Gnome and take Cleric/thief and be a rebel like me

    Post edited by badbromance on
  • CorvinoCorvino Member Posts: 2,269
    With 19 Dex and +1 THAC0, Halflings are pretty deadly with a sling. It's still 1APR though.
  • SindyanSindyan Member Posts: 146
    Halfling sling and maybe 1 more ac is the only advantages over dwarf. Dwarf has better strength, con,wisdom, and looks!!!
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