I love that D&D is dealing with racism, but I think they're being a tad overzealous. Yes, we should eliminate as many stereotypes (why do all dark elves have to be bad?), but there should be...
I love that D&D is dealing with racism, but I think they're being a tad overzealous. Yes, we should eliminate as many stereotypes (why do all dark elves have to be bad?), but there should be distinct differences between species (orcs and halflings should have different stats!)
Wizards of the Coast(WotC), who own Dungeons & Dragons, recently issued a statement on diversity. As would be expected, the responses were divided along ideological lines.
As to why you should listen to what I have to say about the matter, I will begin by establishing my relevant credentials. I have been a gamer for about 40 years and have written professionally for over 30 years. I have a doctorate in philosophy, have taught ethics and aesthetics for decades and have numerous professional publications. As such, I can justly be considered an expert on the matter.
The statement made by WotC has three main aspects. The first addresses race in the real world. The second addresses the portrayal of fictional races, such as orcs and drow, within the game. The third addresses racism from the real world within the game, with the example of how a Romani-like people were portrayed in the Curse of Strahd. In this essay I will focus on the in-game issues.
Makes me chuckle that WotC is making statements on diversity when they constantly, and since forever, engrain a culture of hate in their own company, mainly towards employees, artists, etc.
Makes me chuckle that WotC is making statements on diversity when they constantly, and since forever, engrain a culture of hate in their own company, mainly towards employees, artists, etc.
I love that D&D is dealing with racism, but I think they're being a tad overzealous. Yes, we should eliminate as many stereotypes (why do all dark elves have to be bad?), but there should be distinct differences between species (orcs and halflings should have different stats!)
I agree. That's not really what this article is discussing, though.
That is the direction Wizards is going with their overhaul, however.
Discussion for the second part.
Makes me chuckle that WotC is making statements on diversity when they constantly, and since forever, engrain a culture of hate in their own company, mainly towards employees, artists, etc.