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Which PHB race doesn't fit into YOUR fantasy campaign?
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<blockquote data-quote="DwarvenBrew" data-source="post: 47041" data-attributes="member: 2696"><p><strong>No more gnomes</strong></p><p></p><p>In 3e, since gnomes have become a combination of kender and tinker gnomes, I can't stand them.</p><p></p><p>In 2e, I actually liked gnomes. Some of the descriptions of gnomes in 2e made them out to be the WISEST and most peace loving race.</p><p></p><p>I always envisioned them as a cross between elves and dwarves. </p><p></p><p>The lived in harmony with nature and their surrounding evironment (as shown by their homes and ability to converse with burrowing animals), while they were also long-lived and enjoyed merry-making like elves. Yet, unlike the elves, they didn't show the extreme prejudice and general high-brow attitude.</p><p></p><p>Like the dwarves, they shared many physical traits and a love for mining and precious gems. However, they lacked the extreme work ethic and isolation that dwarves sought (although they tended to live far from humans and other PC races, they were protrayed as having good relations with other Sylvan races). </p><p></p><p>Their long lives, curiousity and non-aggressive attitudes often earned them the title as the "wisest" of pc races. They were made out to be natural peace makers and negotiators, and in many ways the most idealistic of all the races.</p><p></p><p>Some developers stressed the mad scientist, smart but unwise, mischeavous stereotypes. However, others stressed the aspects that I outlined above. Although somewhat contradicting in their portrayals, at least you had a choice in 2e.</p><p></p><p>3e gnomes are unbearable.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DwarvenBrew, post: 47041, member: 2696"] [b]No more gnomes[/b] In 3e, since gnomes have become a combination of kender and tinker gnomes, I can't stand them. In 2e, I actually liked gnomes. Some of the descriptions of gnomes in 2e made them out to be the WISEST and most peace loving race. I always envisioned them as a cross between elves and dwarves. The lived in harmony with nature and their surrounding evironment (as shown by their homes and ability to converse with burrowing animals), while they were also long-lived and enjoyed merry-making like elves. Yet, unlike the elves, they didn't show the extreme prejudice and general high-brow attitude. Like the dwarves, they shared many physical traits and a love for mining and precious gems. However, they lacked the extreme work ethic and isolation that dwarves sought (although they tended to live far from humans and other PC races, they were protrayed as having good relations with other Sylvan races). Their long lives, curiousity and non-aggressive attitudes often earned them the title as the "wisest" of pc races. They were made out to be natural peace makers and negotiators, and in many ways the most idealistic of all the races. Some developers stressed the mad scientist, smart but unwise, mischeavous stereotypes. However, others stressed the aspects that I outlined above. Although somewhat contradicting in their portrayals, at least you had a choice in 2e. 3e gnomes are unbearable. [/QUOTE]
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