D&D General Two underlying truths: D&D heritage and inclusivity

[Crimson Longinus]

I think I can stomach making orcs another PC race and less violent and savage...


... But you better leave kobolds as sadistic baby-eaters. All Hail King Torg!

My kobolds are cute dog people.

 

[Remathilis]

My kobolds are cute dog people.

That's just what they want you to think...

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[Levistus's_Leviathan]

I think I can stomach making orcs another PC race and less violent and savage...


... But you better leave kobolds as sadistic baby-eaters. All Hail King Torg!

I mean, I guess in the system I've been recommending, you can do that, but it won't be the base.

 

[Hussar]

Regarding inclusivity, D&D was inclusive in 1974, and it became less inclusive recently, with WotC's heavy accent on social justice.

Oh, yes. Tell us more. After all, for nearly forty years, D&D was predominantly played by a single demographic, while, now, we have players from all walks of life, spanning gender and age.

But sure, a hobby that was 90% white men was obviously far more inclusive than now.

 

[Mecheon]

Regarding inclusivity, D&D was inclusive in 1974, and it became less inclusive recently, with WotC's heavy accent on social justice.

CITATION NEEDED

Because, hot take? Its more inclusive now

 

[Levistus's_Leviathan]

CITATION NEEDED

Because, hot take? Its more inclusive now

It's definitely, obviously, and truly more inclusive now. @Lychee of the Exch. needs to play 5e sometime.

 

[Micah Sweet]

Just today, Mage Hand Press created a new Orc race entry for their Dark Matter space fantasy setting. I really like it.

mfov.magehandpress.com/?m=1

 

[Hussar]

Yeah, that's cool. Turning orc into a more positive spin and presenting them with all sorts of interesting background.

Now, to be fair, this is for a specific setting, so, it's a little bit easier than WotC's job, but, I'd say, that yup, that's how to handle it. I would love to see the old version just for comparison.

 

[Umbran]

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[Micah Sweet]

Yeah, that's cool. Turning orc into a more positive spin and presenting them with all sorts of interesting background.

Now, to be fair, this is for a specific setting, so, it's a little bit easier than WotC's job, but, I'd say, that yup, that's how to handle it. I would love to see the old version just for comparison.

They didn't actually have orcs listed as a playable race in the setting, but it was a campaign supplement for core 5e, so they only statted out new races. I guess the alternate would be Volo's or Eberron/Wildemount.