Rolling the dice on race in Dungeons & Dragons
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The Role of Humans and Racial Logic in Dungeons and Dragons
"In Dungeons and Dragons, humans used to be the baseline for comparison in terms of traits and stats. This gave them a unique freedom of choice compared to other races who had restrictions. However, some of the racial logic in the game reflects its racist origins, with examples like the Oriental Adventures rule book and the stereotypical Vistani culture."
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