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<blockquote data-quote="Charlaquin" data-source="post: 9310084" data-attributes="member: 6779196"><p>That’s awesome, glad to hear this discussion enticed you to contribute your perspective!</p><p></p><p>I would say all should be able to, if they wish to.</p><p></p><p>I’m not sure I understand what you’re getting at here. Is your argument that broadening representation is somehow persecution against nerds? If so, could you elaborate on how you see this happening, and if not could you clarify what you did mean?</p><p></p><p>I don’t see how the inclusion of wheelchairs in D&D objectifies people who use wheelchairs in real life. And you are absolutely allowed to play a character who does not need a wheelchair. But there are also other people who use wheelchairs who want to be able to play characters who also use wheelchairs and they should be allowed to. For that matter, there are players who don’t use wheelchairs who might enjoy playing a character who uses a wheelchair, and that should be allowed to. Obviously if such a player is in a group with someone who does use a wheelchair, they would be well advised to check in with that player to make sure they’re not making that player uncomfortable by doing so.</p><p></p><p>There are many reasons. A big part of it is reclaiming a symbol that has been used against us. Another is that we recognize something of our own experience in the factionalized experiences of Tiefling characters, and people often grow attachment to fictional characters who remind them of themselves.</p><p></p><p>Abusing? In what way?</p><p></p><p>No, you’re absolutely welcome to play Conan if that’s what you want to do. Likewise, other people should be allowed to play disabled, fat, or otherwise marginalized characters if they want to. It doesn’t have to be either/or, we can have both.</p><p></p><p>I apologize if my phrasing was insensitive. I was trying to express why someone might have an easier time identifying with a character who is alike them, as for example, my disabled partner does with disabled characters in D&D. If this doesn’t resonate with your own experience, that’s fine. It takes all sorts.</p><p></p><p>I’m sorry, what power are you referring to?</p><p></p><p>Huh? Nobody persecutes me personally. In some settings, Tieflings in general are persecuted because of their fiend heritage, and personally I enjoy playing Tieflings in such settings. I like to roleplay overcoming such adversity. But, again, I have friends who would not enjoy that, and that is a valid choice as well.</p><p></p><p>You’re quite welcome!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Charlaquin, post: 9310084, member: 6779196"] That’s awesome, glad to hear this discussion enticed you to contribute your perspective! I would say all should be able to, if they wish to. I’m not sure I understand what you’re getting at here. Is your argument that broadening representation is somehow persecution against nerds? If so, could you elaborate on how you see this happening, and if not could you clarify what you did mean? I don’t see how the inclusion of wheelchairs in D&D objectifies people who use wheelchairs in real life. And you are absolutely allowed to play a character who does not need a wheelchair. But there are also other people who use wheelchairs who want to be able to play characters who also use wheelchairs and they should be allowed to. For that matter, there are players who don’t use wheelchairs who might enjoy playing a character who uses a wheelchair, and that should be allowed to. Obviously if such a player is in a group with someone who does use a wheelchair, they would be well advised to check in with that player to make sure they’re not making that player uncomfortable by doing so. There are many reasons. A big part of it is reclaiming a symbol that has been used against us. Another is that we recognize something of our own experience in the factionalized experiences of Tiefling characters, and people often grow attachment to fictional characters who remind them of themselves. Abusing? In what way? No, you’re absolutely welcome to play Conan if that’s what you want to do. Likewise, other people should be allowed to play disabled, fat, or otherwise marginalized characters if they want to. It doesn’t have to be either/or, we can have both. I apologize if my phrasing was insensitive. I was trying to express why someone might have an easier time identifying with a character who is alike them, as for example, my disabled partner does with disabled characters in D&D. If this doesn’t resonate with your own experience, that’s fine. It takes all sorts. I’m sorry, what power are you referring to? Huh? Nobody persecutes me personally. In some settings, Tieflings in general are persecuted because of their fiend heritage, and personally I enjoy playing Tieflings in such settings. I like to roleplay overcoming such adversity. But, again, I have friends who would not enjoy that, and that is a valid choice as well. You’re quite welcome! [/QUOTE]
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