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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MGibster" data-source="post: 8099481" data-attributes="member: 4534">I've often made the argument that most players would not be interested in playing truly alien fantasy or science fiction characters.  It's hard for most players to relate to such characters and it would require a lot of work to do so.  There's a reason Star Trek aliens are just humans with odd coloration and bumps on their heads.  When they do feature truly alien aliens, like the Tholians, the Sheliak, or the Crystaline Entity, the story is solidly focused on the people dealing with them.  And I think that same attitude carries over into campaign settings.  And when I say this, I'm not attempting to belittle anyone for their preferences.  Playing in an unfamiliar setting requires a bit more work on the part of all parties involved and I don't fault anyone for their preferences when it comes to a recreational activity.  I've found that most fantasy settings are pretty much alike with worlds that embrace modern western liberal values and sensibilities so it's easy for people to just jump right in.  Fantasy settings like Legend of the Five Rings and Pendragon require everyone to get into a mindset that is decidedly not very modern and that's somewhat difficult.  And some people probably don't think it's fun.</blockquote>