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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rykion" data-source="post: 4932829" data-attributes="member: 33035">Sorry I don't see playing a character as a grumpy drunk, crude big dumb person, or a short person as roleplaying a non-human.  It's simply roleplaying a cliched stereotype that could equally apply to a human. The "stereotypical" dwarf can include a strong work ethic, a bond to clan and hold, a practically unbreakable constitution, a strong sense of tradition and history, a hatred of elves, a love of gold and metalwork, an affinity for beer, and many other things.  Most dwarf characters will have some of these features, but will probably vary quite a bit from the norm.  Certainly some dwarves are grumpy drunks, but I would hardly consider that the epitome of good dwarven roleplaying.Roleplaying a half-orc is an entirely different kettle of fish.  A crude big dumb dude with orc features is not likely to last long in human society unless he's the toughest guy around.  A half-orc could just as easily be roleplayed as someone with very good manners, but a severe anger management problem.  Or maybe the half-orc is a good natured oaf.  Of course, he or she might be a brainy wizard.Halflings are short, but that isn't much in the way of roleplaying.  They can be hobbit-like, kender-like, or just about any way the player wants them to be.  To sum up, I think it's important to actually think about a character's race and background.  I really don't see playing up a stereotype as being any better than simply playing a character as a human with pointy ears.</blockquote>

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