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Mr. Mopery · 10-09-2002, 04:50 AM

I know what you mean, and I agree to a point. But I can also see the logic in having a favoured class. I mean, from a RP perspective (and a logical one), you're not likely to have a half-orc necromancer capable of casting 9th level spells. Physically and mentally, the half-orc is suited to being a barbarian or a fighter.

By having the favoured class, it just means that if a race chooses a non-favoured class, then it's second class is likely to be favoured. Kind of like being born into a family of carpenters. If you become lawyer, you're still likely to know some things about carpentry. I don't necessarily agree that barbarian should be the best and only favoured class for half-orcs, but what the hell.

Anyway, I'm no expert on D&D, but how many Aasimar are you expected to run into? I mean, how often are celestial beings going to think "Hey, I'd like to shag that human"? And how often will you get a Ghostwise Halfling Paladin in a party with half-orcs, dwarves and elves?

Role-play is important IMHO--I've got a female dwarven Druid in my party that I absolutely love--but I also think that some degree racial stereotyping makes sense in D&D and doesn't really hurt the overall game.

10-09-2002, 04:50 AM	#2
Mr. Mopery Zhentarim Guard Join Date: December 13, 2001 Location: Warsaw Age: 49 Posts: 328	I know what you mean, and I agree to a point. But I can also see the logic in having a favoured class. I mean, from a RP perspective (and a logical one), you're not likely to have a half-orc necromancer capable of casting 9th level spells. Physically and mentally, the half-orc is suited to being a barbarian or a fighter. By having the favoured class, it just means that if a race chooses a non-favoured class, then it's second class is likely to be favoured. Kind of like being born into a family of carpenters. If you become lawyer, you're still likely to know some things about carpentry. I don't necessarily agree that barbarian should be the best and only favoured class for half-orcs, but what the hell. Anyway, I'm no expert on D&D, but how many Aasimar are you expected to run into? I mean, how often are celestial beings going to think "Hey, I'd like to shag that human"? And how often will you get a Ghostwise Halfling Paladin in a party with half-orcs, dwarves and elves? Role-play is important IMHO--I've got a female dwarven Druid in my party that I absolutely love--but I also think that some degree racial stereotyping makes sense in D&D and doesn't really hurt the overall game. __________________ Never argue with a woman who\'s holding your schmeckle...