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Gaming out race in Dungeons & Dragons

Sep 28, 2022
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ANECDOTE

The Quest Begins

  • A gnome seeks adventurers in a tavern to find his missing daughter.
  • The adventurers, a dragonborn, an elf, and a human, accept the quest.
INSIGHT

D&D's Influence and Racial Issues

  • Dungeons & Dragons has a significant cultural impact and a large player base.
  • The game's rules about race can reinforce problematic stereotypes.
INSIGHT

Character Creation and Racial Traits

  • Character creation in D&D involves selecting a race with specific traits.
  • These racial traits provide advantages and disadvantages, shaping gameplay.
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