D&D (2024) Should 2014 Half Elves and Half Orcs be added to the 2025 SRD?

[Clint_L]

I voted no, and I don't think they will be. The 2024 SRD will be based on the 2024 rules. There are no special rules for half-orcs or half-elves in the 2024 rules, so why would they be in the SRD?

The SRD will likely include the rule that you can make any mixed species character you like and choose one species for the mechanical differences. Since that is the 2024 rule, as far as we currently know. By implication, you could then make a half-elf or half-orc if you like.

The 2014 SRD will still exist and be largely compatible with the 2024 SRD.

 

[CreamCloud0]

Constructive criticism on the Half Orc?

i could see half-orc as like, the hyper-determinator, the emotional willpower and drive of humans combined with the physical toughness and endurance of orcs.

 

[mamba]

Eberron has been their second most popular setting after Forgotten Realms over a decade.

by virtue of ignoring most others…

 

[Morrus]

The basic premise of this thread indicates the OP doesn't understand what an SRD is. And, apparently, 50% of voters in the poll.

An SRD is a legal document. It tells third party publishers what content is open content via an appropriate license, and the license in question is irrevocable. It's not a document intended for play at the table. Copying content from an old SRD to a new SRD has no effect.

So no. Why on earth would you copy and paste stuff from the previous SRD into a new one? Who would that benefit, and how? What's the use-case? As a publisher, I use all and any SRDs. As a player, I use more useful tools than a legal document. I don't see who would need this.

 

[Aldarc]

by virtue of ignoring most others…

 

[Minigiant]

So no. Why on earth would you copy and paste stuff from the previous SRD into a new one? Who would that benefit, and how? What's the use-case? As a publisher, I use all and any SRDs. As a player, I use more useful tools than a legal document. I don't see who would need this.

I don't want them to reprint the old stuff.

I want the old stuff to be updated, redesigned, and added to the new SRD as the legal document 3rd party publishers can use.

 

[Morrus]

I don't want them to reprint the old stuff.

I want the old stuff to be updated, redesigned, and added to the new SRD as the legal document 3rd party publishers can use.

Third party publishers can use the existing SRD. As a publisher, I can't think of the use case which requires this? Could you describe the product which needs WotC to put a half orc or half elf (which aren't even in the new game) in a new SRD?

And why would you put something in an SRD which isn't even in your game?

 

[Minigiant]

Third party publishers can use the existing SRD. As a publisher, I can't think of the use case which requires this? Could you describe the product which needs WotC to put a half orc or half elf (which aren't even in the new game) in a new SRD?

This thread already displays it.

To enshrine what a hybrid/mixed species is to players, DMs, and publishers via an example. Or 2.

That's why I said I prefer a redesign. To give the inclusion a purpose.

Because while I might trust you, Morrus, to make a fun and flavorful half-X, this very thread displays why I wouldn't want it in just anyone's hands

 

[Morrus]

This thread already displays it.

To enshrine what a hybrid/mixed species is to players, DMs, and publishers via an example. Or 2.

That's why I said I prefer a redesign. To give the inclusion a purpose.

Because while I might trust you, Morrus, to make a fun and flavorful half-X, this very thread displays why I wouldn't want it in just anyone's hands

I'm sorry, but I don't know what this post means.

Players and DMs shouldn't be using legal documents to run their games. They're not suitable for that purpose. That's what rulebooks and online platforms are for.

Publishers can publish their own half orcs and half elves. That's what 'publishing' is. Making new content.

Again, this is a fundamental misunderstanding of what an SRD is. I assure, you, as a publisher who has used the OGL, various SRDs, and other licenses, for nearly 25 years now, that publishers don't need half orcs or half elves added to a new SRD.

 

[Minigiant]

I'm sorry, but I don't know what this post means.

Players and DMs shouldn't be using legal documents to run their games. They're not suitable for that purpose. That's what rulebooks and online platforms are for.

Publishers can publish their own half orcs and half elves. That's what 'publishing' is. Making new content.

Again, this is a fundamental misunderstanding of what an SRD is. I assure, you, as a publisher who has used the OGL, various SRDs, and other licenses, for nearly 25 years now, that publishers don't need half orcs or half elves added to a new SRD.

I'll explain it simpler

I don't want publishers to publish or DMs to homebrew their versions to the half orcs or half elves unless they are going really put effort on making better half orc or half elf content.

By putting them in the SRD, it raises the level of quality need to convince others to accept their version over the free SRD version. It increase the onus to make good content and limits half assing you see in this thread.