Does race matter?

Solution 1:

Bioware have confirmed that there will be "active social" differences between the races, but there isn't anything that will affect the gameplay, just cosmetic differences.

Here's a list of the social abilities as we know of them at the moment:

• Human - Rally: Rallies nearby allies.

• Miraluka - Sense Force Alignment: Senses the target's alignment with the Force.

• Twi'lek - Parlor dance: Perform an unique cultural dance.

• Zabrak - Inspire loyalty: Inspires loyalty from nearby allies.

• Mirialan - Focusing Ritual: Undergo a focusing ritual to rest and recuperate spirit.

• Cyborg - Scan target: Scans target with a critical cybernetic eye.

• Sith - Punish: Punish your companion for his or continued failures.

• Rattataki - Shadowbox: Perform a series of mock blows, blocks and counters, warming up for the fight to come.

• Chiss - Salute: Prompts nearby allies to stand at attention.