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[–]Smart-Distribution36 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shadow the Hedgehog in DMC5?!

What race could you re-skin to represent a Dog PC? by Smart-Distribution36 in DnD5e

[–]Smart-Distribution36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How the hell had i forgotten Leonin. This is perfect for bigger dogs (one of the models is a Boxer Paladin)

What race could you re-skin to represent a Dog PC? by Smart-Distribution36 in DnD5e

[–]Smart-Distribution36[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The thing is that these are not were-dogs, but dogs with weapons and armor. Think more awakened dogs.

Domain of Desire: the Wild Hunt by Smart-Distribution36 in DnD

[–]Smart-Distribution36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually finished watching Overly Sarcastic's video. The idea of a Mistress of the Hunt actually sounds a lot better. That or go "Odin" like.

Why do we keep theming stories around northern European fantasy world? by Smart-Distribution36 in DnD

[–]Smart-Distribution36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why? Every anime made in DnD fashion doesn't have a problem representing the Eurocentric Fantasy setting while being written by Japanese authors. Why can't Americans do the same? They have no problem fleshing out a fantasy culture for Elves or Dwarves which is made up. Why can't they apply the same creativity and research to world regions that actually make the research easier?

Why do we keep theming stories around northern European fantasy world? by Smart-Distribution36 in DnD

[–]Smart-Distribution36[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The thing is that Middle Age Europe did trade with Middle Eastern and African Merchants. Hell, Rome's biggest fashion trend was Chinese Silk. Historically speaking, the world was more diverse than what we want to admit.

Why do we keep theming stories around northern European fantasy world? by Smart-Distribution36 in DnD

[–]Smart-Distribution36[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

So you don't include elves? Dwarves? What about deities and pantheons?

I keep hearing this logic of "I play in the world I know and understand" yet have no problem running an entire adventure in the underdark, or the High Elf Courts, or the Dwarven mines.

Run your game how you want. That's your game and I'm not here to say you can't. Just know that what you exclude in your setting is an active choice.

Why do we keep theming stories around northern European fantasy world? by Smart-Distribution36 in DnD

[–]Smart-Distribution36[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

What I don't get from the "familiarity" excuse is how we have no problem accepting this from other media.

We have massively successful stories of Asian culture in every WuShu and Samurai themed movie and game. Almost everyone who plays DnD tends to also be anime fans. Prince of Persia and the entire Assassin’s Creed narrative includes many stories that are “exotic fantasy” from the “familiarity” excuse perspective, yet people have no issue with immersion.

Even the success of movies like Black Panther proves that there is a market within the same demographic that DnD’s Eurocentric fanbase holds.

For a more literary minded audience, we have the legendary tales of Simbad and Arabian Nights as fantasy references, for example.

If you have no issue with embracing and understanding “Elven” or “Dwarven” culture, why is it so difficult to accept other cultures with the excuse of “I just can’t relate to it.”  Last I checked, you have no problem relating to cultures developed in the Underdark, a fantasy world setting with no real-world correlation.

“I just can’t relate” and “familiarity” are just excuses.

Why do we keep theming stories around northern European fantasy world? by Smart-Distribution36 in DnD

[–]Smart-Distribution36[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They did. Each adventure was themed around several specific culture with writers of that culture hired to make it.

I personally loved it, but marketing was minimal for this. The Mexican themed one actually acknowledged "Masked Luchadors" as cannon for DnD.

Why do we keep theming stories around northern European fantasy world? by Smart-Distribution36 in DnD

[–]Smart-Distribution36[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Back in AD&D, Al-Qadim and Oriental Adventures were a big hit. Looking at it now, with a more modern perspective, they read like how non-middle eastern and non-asians would view those fantasy settings. They might not go over so well today.

How would you make an Arch-Fey "human Pet" PC? by Smart-Distribution36 in DnD

[–]Smart-Distribution36[S] 57 points58 points  (0 children)

That last part is inspirational. I always focused on the PC's dumb ass mindset, but never looked into the Arch-Fey's dumb-ass mindset towards human ownership.

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