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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Turjan" data-source="post: 2712393" data-attributes="member: 3477">For me, it's the former. Let's take an example for what I mean: Talislanta. That setting is full of new races. "No elves!" is even one of their main slogans. But if you have a close look at what is there, you will notice most of the old racial stereotypes with different names and different complexions.It's hard to find a niche for a new race that isn't already occupied by a different one. Some of the distinctions are already a stretch. What's the difference between orcs and hobgoblins, except the standard alignment? Alignment is more of a cultural thing for me, and I don't like my races as one trick ponies. That's why I don't really see a need for both, orcs and hobgoblins. Of course, this means that I don't see any need for yet another race filling the same niche, either.There are not many truly original new races around. Although I'm not overly fond of them, the warforged were an original concept. Shifters are not, and changelings push a few too many alarm buttons with me to feel comfortable with them as a "race". AE's mojh are a great concept, too, as are harrids. For most of the rest, I'm comfortable with what's already there. And I don't need all of the standards, if the author doesn't find something unique for them that is more than just another human culture.</blockquote>