Implications of Bad Guy Races and Mixed-Race Identity in Gaming

In most games, playing as an orc was not initially allowed because they were considered too evil. However, players could create a half-orc character. The concept of being 'half' in the game made players wonder if it mirrored how people refer to mixed race identities in real life. When describing someone as 'half' in real life, it implies that the other half is the 'normal' or 'regular' part. This notion was reinforced when racial traits for humans, the most adaptable and ambitious race, were read aloud during gameplay.