I'm going to make an orc character. However, I did some research and discovered that orcs don't have a passive effect. Is this negated by their Berserker Rage ability because it's so overpowered and useful for any class, or is it just that orcs suck?
I would have given them a weakness, probably 25% to Magic, in compensation. It really is rediculously over powered, in Physical damage, so the weakness to magic would help a lot with making them less outright unstoppable.
I don't really use them. Because, when using a Orc, the game is too easy! I stick with Imperials, because they have Imperial Luck, which is very helpful.
Uh, yeah. The game is too easy on Novice. Especially for an Orc, who starts with a boost to HA, and both hand weapon skills, there's really just no challenge there. Mirmulnir? Pch! The Wake Up Call Boss wounded spider in bleak falls? Please. If it's too easy for you, try plaing on a reasonable difficulty.
I like orcs, they are strong, badass looking and generally awesome in what they do, plus not the horrednous green color they were also;
"So, an orc walks into a bar with a parrot on his shoulder. The bartender says 'Hey, where'd you get that?' The parrot says Durotar. They've got them all over the place!' "