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If a DM told me that the only species available in campaign were goblins and orcs, I would have questions because I don't want to play...

I tell you that I allow species X, Y and Z when I discuss my game. Am I "shooting down" character ideas or do you feel entitled to play...

Why is it a red flag that I set limits as a DM? I'm making decisions constantly about what exists or does not exist in the campaign...

A lot of DMs don't seem to care either. We all play for different reasons and with different preferences.

I could say the exact same thing about kitchen sink campaigns that allow all options. They're so permissive that species have no...

I don't see morality playing into this. As DM I need to be excited and engaged about the world I create for the players to interact...

So again ... what is it about having established lore and feel to a campaign that "burns" a player if they can't play a species that...

It has nothing to do with morality and I mentioned this in at least one post. The reason why the player should be expected to...

If it was truly a one-off? I suppose it could be a magical accident. But why would it be? If I say "yes" to tortle even though they...

Why does species limit how you role play the character? There is no lore for a tortle in my world because they don't exist. If you...

They're legal now where I'm from. :)

Where have I said the DM is always right? Is the player always right? For that matter, who invests more in the campaign, DM or player...

There is a point here though. I have seen multiple instances where someone chose a species only for mechanical benefits. My friend is...

So the compromise acceptable is player deciding what species are allowed? I gave one example of how I might compromise in a way that...