Name? Race?

Bacon is win!

So ok the mage is now on Winterhoof, pending a faction change….ewwww I am a barbaric Alliance now! (again)

Anyways…how do you pick a name?

I used to always want a name that was Rpish i guess. I could never really understand the reasoning for naming your toon a funny name. However, the more I play MMOs that stance has changed and I have some odd names: Orangeslice, Melonslice, Bigbadworgen, Limeslice, Nattysilce (named after Natural Light)

I am not saying a “normal” fantasyish name is bad…but it seems not having one is just as common now. From odd names, to toons named after words – Nation, Tribute etc.

Choosing a race seems to be very biased. People appear to pick the cool looking race or the pretty race. Races not featuring these characteristics tend to be on the low end. How many femtaurs does one see? Dwarves in general? Or people go for min/maxing picking the best race/class combo.

So what should I name my “new” alliance toon?

Liyhe?
Some sort of slice?
A new name?
Same name they were on Drak?
Floorhugger?

Race?

Should I stick with aesthetics? Or min/max?

Dranei – the 1% hit is nice I will admit. Gift of the Narru i meh. bonus to JC….

Worgen – the 1% crit is ok, Darkflight is nice. Skinning bonus…..

Human – the reputation bonus is nice. Spirit bonus is blah (mages get no benefit for it). Expertise – BLARG!, although Every man for himself would be nice if i PvP’d more. But no real PVE benefit.

Gnome – no…..not going to be the Sorak equivalent on Alliance. Although, female gnomes are teh cute. Escape Atrist – ok i guess.

Dwaves – Stoneform…cool i guess. Gun bonus…. >,<