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<blockquote data-quote="Dinkeldog" data-source="post: 4642916" data-attributes="member: 195">In general, there are two ways to read the rules--the RAW (Rules as Written) and the RAI (Rules as Intended).&nbsp; One is taking into account only the letter of the law.&nbsp; The other concentrates on the spirit of the law.&nbsp; Both are acceptable here.&nbsp; It is not inappropriate to say that something happens by the RAW, but since we're all interpreting the game for ourselves at our own tables, the RAI are just as valid.&nbsp; It is inappropriate to sneer at other people that their game is inferior to someone else's because they're working off of a specific view of the RAI.&nbsp; If someone does that, let us know.&nbsp; Frequently we won't make overt statements, but that person will have earned a threadban and won't be able to post any more on that topic.This does not take into account things like what is legal for play in sanctioned campaigns.&nbsp; For that, check out the campaign rules, as there are frequently small modifications.&nbsp; For my games, anyone that wants a MM race will need to talk to me.&nbsp; Some will be acceptable (gnomes, in particular, play a large role in my campaign world) while others will not.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Dinkeldog, post: 4642916, member: 195"] [COLOR="DarkOrange"]In general, there are two ways to read the rules--the RAW (Rules as Written) and the RAI (Rules as Intended). One is taking into account only the letter of the law. The other concentrates on the spirit of the law. Both are acceptable here. It is not inappropriate to say that something happens by the RAW, but since we're all interpreting the game for ourselves at our own tables, the RAI are just as valid. It is inappropriate to sneer at other people that their game is inferior to someone else's because they're working off of a specific view of the RAI. If someone does that, let us know. Frequently we won't make overt statements, but that person will have earned a threadban and won't be able to post any more on that topic. This does not take into account things like what is legal for play in sanctioned campaigns. For that, check out the campaign rules, as there are frequently small modifications. [/COLOR] For my games, anyone that wants a MM race will need to talk to me. Some will be acceptable (gnomes, in particular, play a large role in my campaign world) while others will not. [/QUOTE]

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