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.

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[AcererakTriple6]

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

 

[AcererakTriple6]

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.

 

[Catulle]

CITATION NEEDED

Because, hot take? Its more inclusive now

Intolerance of prejudice is the real prejudice, etc. Same old story, same old storytellers.

 

[AcererakTriple6]

Intolerance of prejudice is the real prejudice, etc. Same old story, same old storytellers.

Yep. Which is incorrect. Inclusivity does not need to be inclusive towards people who want less inclusivity.

 

[Catulle]

raises a glass yet, somehow, they're still stinking up the joint.