D&D 5E Spelljammer Errata

[DEFCON 1]

If some people don't find WotC's apology to be sincere... that's fine, they don't have to.
If some people don't think WotC apologized for the correct thing... that's fine, they don't have to.
If some people are unwilling to forgive WotC for their mistakes... that's fine, they don't have to.
If some people choose to no longer play Dungeons & Dragons because of this incident... that's fine, they don't have to.

But if those same people think everyone else should believe the same things they do... that is not going to be the case.

 

[Parmandur]

It does strike me that, after 8 years, every accidental problematic themes controversy in 5Ehas involved the same editor/writer...

 

[DEFCON 1]

Don't dither on the issue... if you want to call Perkins racist then just do it. Don't just imply it so you can give yourself an out if you get challenged on it.

 

[Parmandur]

Don't dither on the issue... if you want to call Perkins racist then just do it. Don't just imply it so you can give yourself an out if you get challenged on it.

I really like Chris Perkins as a person, and his work. Curse of Strahd, Tomb of Annhilation, Candlkeep Mysteries, and Spelljammer are all products I've really enjoyed. But they are not perfect.

 

[Twiggly the Gnome]

For context. They are literally apologizing right now for something that just happened. You can try to find ways to hate that If you want. I don’t see the need to. The statement stands on its own IMO.

Eh, I just think the statement was a bit craven. It deliberately obfuscates the fact that the slavery narrative and minstrel imagery were new additions, made this year, rather than legacy issues that they failed to correct.

 

[GMforPowergamers]

If some people don't find WotC's apology to be sincere... that's fine, they don't have to.
If some people don't think WotC apologized for the correct thing... that's fine, they don't have to.
If some people are unwilling to forgive WotC for their mistakes... that's fine, they don't have to.
If some people choose to no longer play Dungeons & Dragons because of this incident... that's fine, they don't have to.

But if those same people think everyone else should believe the same things they do... that is not going to be the case.

100% agree

 

[GMforPowergamers]

Don't dither on the issue... if you want to call Perkins racist then just do it. Don't just imply it so you can give yourself an out if you get challenged on it.

I don't think Perkins (or anyone on the team) is racist... I don't know them. HOWEVER, if there was a petition to fire everyone and start over I would seriously think about signing it. Because if it was on purpose, or by accident, this is happening too much.

I am MUCH more willing to assign incompetence and error over malice and prejudice.

 

[Zubatcarteira]

People on Reddit are saying they removed all the Hadozee art from Beyond as well, is that true?

 

[HammerMan]

It does strike me that, after 8 years, every accidental problematic themes controversy in 5Ehas involved the same editor/writer...

Ouch. I did NOT notice that.

I don't think Perkins (or anyone on the team) is racist... I don't know them. HOWEVER, if there was a petition to fire everyone and start over I would seriously think about signing it. Because if it was on purpose, or by accident, this is happening too much.

I am MUCH more willing to assign incompetence and error over malice and prejudice.

Maybe it is just Perkins though.

 

[HammerMan]

People on Reddit are saying they removed all the Hadozee art from Beyond as well, is that true?

It’s not all. It’s the one people complained about and they replaced it.