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<blockquote data-quote="Warpiglet" data-source="post: 7438555" data-attributes="member: 6689161"><p>Frankly, the sort of fantasy and swords and sorcery my group is interested in does little to explore gender identity or sexuality. I believe if we make assumptions we are generally defaulting to typical depictions of fantasy characters in areas we don't actively have interest in. </p><p></p><p>To the point, none of the group is really invested in hashing out sexual attractions or gender identity of characters to date. I don't see that changing. As a result, we usually default to heterosexual cis-gendered characters of either sex.</p><p></p><p>I don't see any of us thinking: "I really want to play a female barbarian who feels trapped in a male body." Just not of interest. Does not get the blood pumping. </p><p></p><p>If someone wants to do so, that is fine. If some is transgendered and a nice person I would play a game with them and make them feel welcome. </p><p></p><p>I just do not see these issues of more modern awareness to be a big part of the campaign. Just not terribly interesting for me...</p><p></p><p>At the same time, having some "chosen" individuals with something that is reminiscent of their deity is not a bad thing or without precedent. My warlock has weird eyes that are similar to his patron. Not unheard of... </p><p></p><p>However I do sort of chuckle when the only people who have this ability are the good guys and anyone who assume people be cisgendered are likely neutral or chaotic evil. Whatever. I just shrug. </p><p></p><p>The quality of the books and games are great and the rules are such you really can play the way you want. I am glad that people can incorporate these elements if they are interested in them! More choice = more players. More players = more D&D. More D&D = better world <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Bottom line is we play what seems cool regardless of what makes society happy. I don't have a problems with this depiction but it does not make me want to play an Elven Eldritch Knight right away either. It is there if someone has interest. I just really don't.</p><p></p><p>At one time, many people were upset about the implications of D&D with the great panic. I would not let that sway the content I use. Neither would making genderqueer people happy on a societal level (someone at my table is another matter). I am just into seems cool and evocative of swords and sorcery or maybe LOTR/Elric.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Warpiglet, post: 7438555, member: 6689161"] Frankly, the sort of fantasy and swords and sorcery my group is interested in does little to explore gender identity or sexuality. I believe if we make assumptions we are generally defaulting to typical depictions of fantasy characters in areas we don't actively have interest in. To the point, none of the group is really invested in hashing out sexual attractions or gender identity of characters to date. I don't see that changing. As a result, we usually default to heterosexual cis-gendered characters of either sex. I don't see any of us thinking: "I really want to play a female barbarian who feels trapped in a male body." Just not of interest. Does not get the blood pumping. If someone wants to do so, that is fine. If some is transgendered and a nice person I would play a game with them and make them feel welcome. I just do not see these issues of more modern awareness to be a big part of the campaign. Just not terribly interesting for me... At the same time, having some "chosen" individuals with something that is reminiscent of their deity is not a bad thing or without precedent. My warlock has weird eyes that are similar to his patron. Not unheard of... However I do sort of chuckle when the only people who have this ability are the good guys and anyone who assume people be cisgendered are likely neutral or chaotic evil. Whatever. I just shrug. The quality of the books and games are great and the rules are such you really can play the way you want. I am glad that people can incorporate these elements if they are interested in them! More choice = more players. More players = more D&D. More D&D = better world :) Bottom line is we play what seems cool regardless of what makes society happy. I don't have a problems with this depiction but it does not make me want to play an Elven Eldritch Knight right away either. It is there if someone has interest. I just really don't. At one time, many people were upset about the implications of D&D with the great panic. I would not let that sway the content I use. Neither would making genderqueer people happy on a societal level (someone at my table is another matter). I am just into seems cool and evocative of swords and sorcery or maybe LOTR/Elric. [/QUOTE]
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