Classes or races you don't play as in RPGs

[The Lawn]

Anything that primarily uses a bow. Because of all the Xlegolasx idiots running around in games.

Also, because it's nothing like real archery at all, and because setting fire, blowing up, freezing, or bludgeoning stuff to death is far more fun than launching sharpened sticks at things.

 

[Gauntes]

I don't play as dwarf or any class related to magic

 

[SonicKaos]

I never play characters that rely fully on magic, or fully on smashing things. I find that they become boring once you get to a higher level, because you just do the same spells/attacks all the time.

Rogues are my favourite, especially if they have archer like abilities as well. I don't mind playing Paladins or Shamans because they have two purposes that you can switch between. I also don't mind being a healer for some reason.

I just like it when enemies can't get near me or can't attack me I guess lol.

 

[Zydrate]

Man. That's a lot of Non-mages.

Amazing, I didn't think it was such a problem in gaming.

 

[kidd25]

humans, or pure strength races. never a tank or bersker. just about everything else, yeah i even played a joker, musician and merchant. on a variety of races and games. BTW on halo reach Aliens for the win.

 

[Swny Nerdgasm]

I almost never play an elf and I almost always play a fighter, cleric or paladin type class, though in my next Pathfinder game I may try a witch, they just seem interesting.

 

[CerealKiller214]

I don't play warrior because I don't like the simple rush forward and attack. I mostly play a short-range rouge cause I hate bows. Sometimes I play mage but that depends on the game.
Also I hate playing humans. I'm already one. I'd like to see the world differently for example as an elf.

 

[mirror's edgy]

Something else that came to mind is that I don't like to make a "well rounded" character. I tend to focus on a few skills and max them, even if it means I'll have a crippling weakness in some other area.

I've never played a tabletop RPG, but I'll tell you what, in every Fallout game I've played, I've never played the "Run-and-gun", "Blow-Shit-Up", "Load myself with best armor and minigun" guy.
Likewise, I've never relied on melee or unarmed at all.

The "speech only" type character was one of the most fun ways to play the old Fallouts. More games should have that option.
Also, in fallout 3, a stealth+unarmed character can be a lot of fun. With the proper perks and the deathclaw gauntlet, you can get your critical rate to 100%.

I love playing clever and talking my way through quests as well, although Fallout 3 is more combat- heavy than the rest. But with the way the engine and mechanics are designed, I couldn't see it any other way.
I'm considering playing Fallout 2 with high charisma and perception (with One Handed) to rely on diplomacy, my party, and the fancy pistols with superb accuracy and criticals.
I love Fallout's approach to specialization and gameplay variety, so much so that I feel the urge to play through the exact same game every time I come up with a new character.

 

[infohippie]

For me, it really depends on the game in question. I usually don't play dwarves, gnomes, or similar races. I also very rarely play warriors of any kind. I lean mostly towards mages in tabletop games and party-oriented CRPGs. I tend towards stealthy thief/archer types in 1st-person solo CRPGs. Despite this, one of the most enjoyable CRPGs for me has been The Witcher (1&2) which is all about the swordplay.

 

[mirror's edgy]

excuse me, double post

 

[s0meNo0b]

If it involves stealth I tend to stay away from them, so some rogue classes. I'm just not the sneaky kind of person and I'm terrible at it.

 

[crimson5pheonix]

Classes, not so much. Except in DnD 4e specifically, where I don't play any divine characters at all. Some of their abilities depend on which God you pick and there are so many to read through

Races, I avoid elves. Because I'm racist against elves. Haughty bastards >.>

 

[Fiz_The_Toaster]

I don't play as warriors/knights.

I don't know why but their fighting and play style doesn't really appeal to me, it might be because they have a very aggressive fighting style and I'm not much of a fan of their armor and weapons.

 

[CM156_v1legacy]

Classes, not so much. Except in DnD 4e specifically, where I don't play any divine characters at all. Some of their abilities depend on which God you pick and there are so many to read through

Yeah, I can sympathize. At least in the realms. But then again, you're never short on someone to worship. If you do use FR, look up Doomguides. Clerics and Paladins that are really good and slaying the undead.

Races, I avoid elves. Because I'm racist against elves. Haughty bastards >.>

... You've just described the subplot to most every fantasy CRPG ever. High five!

 

[Jedoro]

I have tendencies to avoid magic and non-humanoid races, but I've dabbled in them.

 

[DementedSheep]

I unusually don't like playing warriors, especially tank. I find them boring and I like having low HP.

 

[dogenzakaminion]

I very rarely play ranged classes or full mage classes. I like having magic as part of a more combat/stealth focused character but there's too many spells and mana and potions and buffs and debuss (etc.) to make it fun. I also never play as Argonian or Kahjiit in the Elder Scrolls games. It just feels too wierd and I can't identify at all.

 

[Benny Blanco]

I never play any character who couldn't blend in to the background easily. So in a fantasy setting, anyone conspicuous by their size or appearance (Orks, Trolls, Ogres, Halflings) are out the window.

A lot of systems I can't be arsed learning the magic rules and magic users are often puny little bitches at low levels, so that often puts me off.

In cyberpunk genre games, I tend to find the rules for hacking/decking equally boring.

I guess I tend towards ranger/rogue characters for that reason. Well balanced, sneaky, and simple to play.

 

[crimson5pheonix]

Classes, not so much. Except in DnD 4e specifically, where I don't play any divine characters at all. Some of their abilities depend on which God you pick and there are so many to read through

Yeah, I can sympathize. At least in the realms. But then again, you're never short on someone to worship. If you do use FR, look up Doomguides. Clerics and Paladins that are really good and slaying the undead.

Races, I avoid elves. Because I'm racist against elves. Haughty bastards >.>

... You've just described the subplot to most every fantasy CRPG ever. High five!

Only recently kinda, they're still usually dicks...

But I do like the games where they aren't, which tends to be the games where they're being repressed.