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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RPG_Tweaker" data-source="post: 3765978" data-attributes="member: 13041">For myself, it depends on the derived element, and where it is used.In the 4E core books, I am opposed to any anime-style artwork. D&D has it's foundations in pre-rennaissance Eurocentric culture, and for it to have my approval it should stay there. I don't want factory-style art of young teen heroes with petite noses, big eyes, blue hair, and gargantuan bladed swords. It is so out of character for my tastes, it would actually affect my decision to purchase.However, if the artwork looked more like Katsuhiro Otomo's anime I'd have far fewer problems.As for WoW, it's not nearly as bad, primarily because it's effectively a watered down blend of anime and warhammer. I dislike many of WoW visual elements, but I'm nowhere as horrified by it as I am with the mass-produced anime drek I've seen.Mechanics-wise (character classes, campaign elements, plotlines, etc) I have no compunctions whatsoever. Steal away. If it makes the game more fun so be it. Just keep the Eurocentric feel of the game. If WotC intended to include Naruto-style powerslingers, just save it for a supplemental book.</blockquote>