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Races are the highest level character differentiators in the roguelike genre; they define the major characteristics which differntiate all the characters, including its attributes, skills and appearance.  
Races are the highest level character differentiators in the roguelike genre; they define the major characteristics which differentiate all the characters, including [[attribute]]s, [[skill]]s and appearance.  


Most roguelikes use classic Tolkien races, like humans, elves, dwarves, trolls, etc. However, there is a growing tendency to explore different universes with a brand new stock of races.
Most roguelikes use classic Tolkien races, like [[human]]s, [[elf|elves]], [[dwarf|dwarves]], [[troll]]s, etc. However, there is a growing tendency to explore different universes with a brand new stock of races. Certainly, non-fantasy themed roguelikes will generally require a different set.


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Revision as of 04:54, 18 January 2009

Races are the highest level character differentiators in the roguelike genre; they define the major characteristics which differentiate all the characters, including attributes, skills and appearance.

Most roguelikes use classic Tolkien races, like humans, elves, dwarves, trolls, etc. However, there is a growing tendency to explore different universes with a brand new stock of races. Certainly, non-fantasy themed roguelikes will generally require a different set.