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+++This is a thread to list/elaborate/and discuss the upcoming abilities/functions of the Half-Orc Race. If you have any overarching bugs please post them here (as well as in-game).+++

Pre-Preview:What has been confirmed. (from MarkHoge post, thanks)

Half Orcs

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Originally Posted by Keeper View Post
*two thumbs up!*

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Originally Posted by FlimsyFirewood View Post
Yes, half-orcs are currently scheduled for update 7... and so far, fingers crossed and everything, they're in good shape to make it in.

* Turbine remains committed to one of the most long-awaited additions to DDO Unlimited - Half Orcs

* Half-Orc smash! We are going to be releasing a new race this fall, I believe, so it’s part of this year’s release plan. A new race of half-orcs. They are going to be the biggest, toothiest thing that we’ve ever had in-game. They’re a little larger than the warforged, and those are in development here. We’re getting stuff back from the art department: nice looking models and some really cool dance moves for those who want to do the emotes. They have some really cool abilities. They start with enhanced strength so they’ll be great barbarians in the game

* Plus 2 bonus to strength? Yes, Please!

* This year – for Update 7 – we plan on making the Half Orc class available in DDO

* The whole DDO community is also looking forward to the release of the Half-Orc as a playable race in Update 7. Half-Orcs are an iconic D&D race that DDO players have been clamoring for, no doubt because their racial bonuses to strength will allow them to quickly become the most physically powerful characters in the game

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Originally Posted by sigtrent View Post
Look pretty brute with tusks and a wide range of facial features. They are quite tall and pretty stocky, kind of the superman big torso look. They have +2 str and -2 Int/Cha. They get attack/damage lines for two handed weapons, a threat enhancement line, a line for power ups at half or lower health, Strength enhancement (of course). THF barbs and fighters seem to be their specialty but there are plenty of possible builds. Purchase or VIP only, probably no unlock

* Half Orcs! Complete with customized tusks and all. They are the beefcakes of DDO and have broad shoulders, mutton chops, and mean looks

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Originally Posted by pjstechie View Post
they are big and they are burly (the females less so with shall we say dainty tusks). some of the avatar customizable features include facial jewelry. they have some mad dancing skills. the avatars allow more orcish features or more human features. they have an enhancement (?) ability that increases their strength as their hps go down. I was told that as far as race restrictions and classification goes they will not be considered human. The half orc i got to see was a 2 handed fighter and used a different attack animation - including a smack with the pommel of the great axe. I was told this attack animation will not be used with other races.

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Originally Posted by zed1 View Post
"Orc fury" enhancement line
below 50% HP - +2 strength
below 25% HP - another +2 strength
below 10% HP - another +4 strength (for a total of +8)
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Originally Posted by Mockduck View Post
Half-orc have two handed weapon animations that are unique
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Originally Posted by Mockduck View Post
Half-Orc looks: Turbine was able to take leeway to skew either toward human side or orcish side in terms of skin tones and head shapes. Will be most customizable race in the game due to head shapes and customizable tusks
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Originally Posted by Mockduck View Post
Will have premium hairdos in the store and some standard hairdos have been redone to better fit the race
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