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Message: <blockquote data-quote="billd91" data-source="post: 8452772" data-attributes="member: 3400">Same? Yes and no. Fantasy and sci-fi races are the same and should be treated the same in that they should reflect and encourage people to take a different point of view, show off different strengths/weaknesses compared to others.But they're a bit different in the idea that fantasy races from the same world should probably be expected to have more in common - at least socially and historically - than sci-fi species that are from completely different worlds. I'd be more inclined to push some differences further for alien sci-fi races than I would for fantasy races.At least some of the Traveller alien races are good examples of how far you can push differences and have fun with them. The K'kree are always strongly evocative with their militant herbevorism, extreme claustrophobia, and herd mentality. Aslan are also fun with their extreme divide between male and female roles. It may seem silly that male Aslan really don't understand technical skills (Q: How many male aslan does it take to screw in a lightbulb? A: At least 5 because I've seen 4 trying...), but it makes for some strong role playing opportunities playing such extreme levels of differing mentalities and capabilities that may only be really acceptable (from a modern political standpoint) because they are so alien.</blockquote>