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If inspiration cannot be treated with respect. Then more work needs to be done with it.

Warnings are needed. And should be placed. From the off. However if the material is bothersome then that needs to be worked on. Just because something back in the day was published does not mean it should retain material that causes issues. Would you say vistani should not be changed because...

Indian friends of mine refer to themselves as Asian. But generally as Indians. Caucasian friends of mine say Indians cannot be Asians because they do not look Asian. That is a problem.

If Asian fans are reacting negatively to this. Perhaps open a dialogue with them. Instead of doubling down and saying this is not offensive. Then going on a rant how this is the end of free expression. And that doing this is censorship. Times change. The world changes. Things change for the...

Lived in cultural experiences is different to "scientific" theories. Cultural experiences also have historical context. So can be looked at in that way. As well as looked at in current context. Flat earthers fly in the face of all of that. If someone is racist. Then deems that material...

Open a dialogue this should. Presumably. Asian fans have researched quite a bit. By the reading this book. Before making that decision. In that case they should be listened. A warning should be on there. Regardless.

If the word is used offensively. That is an insult. If the word is used with racist stereotypes and outdated concepts. That is an insult. Otherwise it means Of the East.

Asian fans are seeking its removal. So.

Explorer's Guide to Porcelain Dragons and Jade Empires.

Adventures in Kara Tur. Kara Tur Adventures. Beyond Faerun.

Call it Kara-Tur Adventures -> the new book on these ideas and inspiration. Can bin outdated ideas and books.

If Asians are saying oriental is a word they dislike. Because of racist connotations. Because of outdated concepts. Listen. And do not use it. Do not simply decide this should be kept because of nostalgia. Do not simply decide this is okay because of perceived and biased opinions. The world has...

About damn time this was addressed.

Strahd is too weak. Barovia is this lair. He should have lair actions everywhere. He is a Darklord. He should have Darklord abilities.

Importantly. In D&D. Or in any fantastical setting. Just because something is intelligent does not mean they are by definition people. May very well be beyond people. And consider them insects. Or cattle.

I can come round to using lore as inspiration.

Less of a damn nightmare than 3xe. Problem is. Wizards has not given high level play really a chance. What could be high level adventures have stopped at around 12 or 15. Not great. They gave a nod with Mythic. More could be done. And it can be more streamlined. Which means. High level play...

Okay. Great.

Are not eladrin those colors by default. In lore.

Most people do not have common sense.