Yeeess? Did you not get the memo? The world likes inclusivity finally, and companies across the planet are moving to accommodate this desire for a better world. It seems odd you missed that, given how prevalent it's been the last few years. But now you know, so problem solved.
He is not in fact saying every elven PC got a +2 Dex because they were individuals. He is saying they got a +2 dex to reinforce an archetype from prior editions of the game going back to the 1970s. If you watch starting around 4:30 you will see that.
And from fantasy literature, mythology/folklore, and other games. The idea that elves are dexterous and dwarves are tough isn't D&D centric. D&D is just one of the games that decided to try and model the physical and mental aspects of those races.
I would figure they could do that by allowing/ including human heroes of all backgrounds and allowing them to be equally effective heroes without trashing lore that is old and part of a culture itself.Yeeess? Did you not get the memo? The world likes inclusivity finally, and companies across the planet are moving to accommodate this desire for a better world. It seems odd you missed that, given how prevalent it's been the last few years. But now you know, so problem solved.
Sure. That's true. Whatever Gygax claimed post-lawsuit, Tolkien was a massive influence (hobbits, ents, and balrogs were all in there pre-lawsuit). And Tolkien certainly gave us dextrous elves and tough dwarves. No denying that.
Yes, but I am replying to a different point you made and this point doesn't seem to be about that point.
On the other hand, suppose racial stereotyping is a bad habit of thinking to reinforce even if you're currently doing it in a fictional context?
Which is literally not happening here. If you want to argue rationally about something, the first stage is not just making stuff up. Then maybe people can engage with your position.
