D&D 5E WOTC Possibly Removing "Druids" for Religious/Cultural Sensitivity Reasons

[Snarf Zagyg]

I guess the next step will be (D&D) gods to be replaced with "deities".

I hate to break the news to you ... but the time travelers already won.

 

[Lanefan]

"I use my action to de-escalate the conflict"

...by bashing one of the participants in the head hard enough to knock him out...

 

[Epic Meepo]

Is offensive an evil orc wearing a turbant?

Well, if evil orcs were the only ones wearing turbans, it could certainly be perceived as offensive. But if plenty of other people are also wearing turbans, I see no reason why an evil orc couldn't also wear one.

 

[Vaalingrade]

Or if they're --as has absolutely been done--giving the orcs turbans to signal that they're evil.

 

[Epic Meepo]

TBF, English is syncretic AF - like, if English had to give back every word it ever borrowed, it'd be left with, well, what the F in "syncretic AF" stood for.

I'm inclined to agree. The syncretic nature of the English language seems to me like one of its fundamental features. As in, take that away, and you're erasing large swaths of English-language culture.

 

[Mind of tempest]

Or if they're --as has absolutely been done--giving the orcs turbans to signal that they're evil.

did they not also give them afros at one point for some insane reason?

 

[Vaalingrade]

did they not also give them afros at one point for some insane reason?

Orcs have been dressed as pretty much every offensive stereotype.

But remember the current push for sensitivity and inclusivity are not a reaction to this sort of thing and we should make fun of it for being unnecessary and will lead to a slippery slope to a nightmare scenario where everyone will be thoughtful of one another.

 

[RhaezDaevan]

The simple solution is to change the name of all classes to new made-up words that are used just for the game, and have no relation to any real world culture or religion.

• Foomp
• Gluub
• Tak-boo
• Dwomp
• Vunda-tuz
• Rodaq
• Quandul
• Gorboad
• Setvillo
• Claaosh
• Krugnor
• Dunflax
• Zorbo

Anyone want to guess which is which?

 

[Dire Bare]

The simple solution is to change the name of all classes to new made-up words that are used just for the game, and have no relation to any real world culture or religion.

• Foomp
• Gluub
• Tak-boo
• Dwomp
• Vunda-tuz
• Rodaq
• Quandul
• Gorboad
• Setvillo
• Claaosh
• Krugnor
• Dunflax
• Zorbo

Anyone want to guess which is which?

Way to dismiss the concerns of others with humor in poor-taste. Thanks.

 

[Lanefan]

The simple solution is to change the name of all classes to new made-up words that are used just for the game, and have no relation to any real world culture or religion.

• Foomp
• Gluub
• Tak-boo
• Dwomp
• Vunda-tuz
• Rodaq
• Quandul
• Gorboad
• Setvillo
• Claaosh
• Krugnor
• Dunflax
• Zorbo

Anyone want to guess which is which?

Dunno about class names, but if anyone wants a quick list of plug-and-play character names I've seen worse than this.