<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Anyone know if the Tauren and the Nightelf have different forms, which they can shape shift into? I said it in another post but... a Nightelf changing into a bear would seem a little intimidating just because of how much you grow in size, if a Tauren changed into a bear as well it just wouldn't have the same effect. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></SPAN>

<SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Hmmm so I'm wondering do the Nightelfs and the Tauren Creature forms vary from each other? And if so what do you guys think would best be suited for each one?<o:p></o:p></SPAN>

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[Edited by Xel at 5:09 PM on 4/7/2004]

And just to throw it out there what do you guys think should be done on the customization of the creature you shapshift into? like having a couple of skins you can choose from. Should they grow in size as they get larger? (thinking or warrior form, bear etc)

I am pretty sure that the effects of Shapeshifting would be pretty much the same, however I don't remeber if the NE druid forms is different from the Tauren druid forms, could be, and sure wouldn't hurt the customization.

I think Tauren bears have udders.

the big difference between tauren vs elf is that elf is meant to be a casting druid where as elf is the casting druid.  the reason for this is that tauren have much more str then elf does.  on top of that str they get a huge boost  from when they shift shapes.  now elf has a good amount more int then tauren does so that makes their roots more effective moon fire more dmging etc etc.  so both have their sides.

I'm pretty sure they have the same basic forms. But I haven't played a Tauren Druid, so I'm not certain.

the bear form's and the cat form looks different.  for the night elf, the bear form is more purpleish brown, and the bear has long ears, while the tauren druid's bear is a little larger than the NE bear, is more brown and has horns.  the cat form for the NE is a Nightsabre, while for the Tauren it is a Lion with horns.  the other 2 forms (aquatic, travel) look the same between the 2 races.

can you use your tauren racial stomp ability while shapeshifted? It would not really make sense, as in your shifted form you would not have a thick tauren hoof to stomp with. Certainly stomping while in aquatic form, or cat form, would not make sense.

Night elfsseem better to me even though both have their strong points

How i think of it is that the Night Elf is more like the caster  and the Tauren is more of the Tanker.

honeslty its the exact same niether race gives any bonuses that are really that great that it sets them apart - except the stomp  by the taurens its kinda like a second natures grasp which can be great !!! bodge having more dodge when you wear leather is also nice lol - so it really comes down to what race looks better to you ?

i think that the tauren druid has a better cat form but i like the night-elf druid because they get better armour and weapons i think they look better

Loren_3000:
can you use your tauren racial stomp ability while shapeshifted? It would not really make sense, as in your shifted form you would not have a thick tauren hoof to stomp with. Certainly stomping while in aquatic form, or cat form, would not make sense.

You cannot use warstomp while shapeshifted.

Tauren druids are better... we have war stomp. What do NE druids have that makes them better? Oh wow an imp stealth that they cant move in?

firehorde:
Tauren druids are better... we have war stomp. What do NE druids have that makes them better? Oh wow an imp stealth that they cant move in?

I have played both races (NE druid to 60...balance) and there is NO difference in playing. The looks are the only real difference. Yes, Taurens have the war stomp, but it is usless when shifted and NE's have shadowmeld, again usless when shifted. There is a difference in strength/intelligence, but that become negligable at around 30 or so and depending on your spec. Plus gear can shift that difference. Both have very interesting storylines so I don't really see that coming into play (IMHO). So, it comes down to do you want to be a horde or alliance player.

firehorde:
Tauren druids are better... we have war stomp. What do NE druids have that makes them better? Oh wow an imp stealth that they cant move in?

Incorrect. Shadowmeld also has a passive ability that makes it harder for others to detect you while prowling, equivalent to about 2-3 levels of MoD. So if you plan on doing a lot of Cat-form, NE is the way to go. Less HP, better stealth.

I think the Tauren are better overall, but the Night Elf are far easier on the eyes.

Yeah... At least we can stealth properly.