This has to be one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. Why do Orcs require the addition of racial diversity? Also, adding the ability to over-ride the race modifiers completely negates the concept of building a character and having to take into consideration the advantages and disadvantages that come with your choice.
It'll only be equal when all characters are 5 feet high, androgynous, a +6 special award to everything for being a player, and all stats as 12. You'll start at maximum level with average gear (there isn't anything with any other stat bonus, so it's equal), and everyone knows the same skills (there are only a limited set, which everyone can learn, to make sure it's all equal).
If you really want the other side, read "There and never ever back again". Odd writing style, but it's from the side of the dark overlord, who may, or may not actually be evil. But sure points out who definitely is.:)
It'll only be equal when all characters are 5 feet high, androgynous, a +6 special award to everything for being a player, and all stats as 12. You'll start at maximum level with average gear (there isn't anything with any other stat bonus, so it's equal), and everyone knows the same skills (there are only a limited set, which everyone can learn, to make sure it's all equal).
This is just another example of your racism. Everyone knows that minorities and women suffer from systemic discrimination, so it is absolutely unconscionable for you to suggest that they should start at the same level as white men. You disgust me. Clearly a black lesbians trans-woman with a lisp should start with top of the line gear, and stats at 12 across the board. An able bodied straight white cis male should start off with a rusty spoon and maybe 2 across the board. Most everyone else falls in the
WOTC - WHAT? (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:WOTC - WHAT? (Score:2)
It'll only be equal when all characters are 5 feet high, androgynous, a +6 special award to everything for being a player, and all stats as 12.
You'll start at maximum level with average gear (there isn't anything with any other stat bonus, so it's equal), and everyone knows the same skills (there are only a limited set, which everyone can learn, to make sure it's all equal).
If you really want the other side, read "There and never ever back again". Odd writing style, but it's from the side of the dark overlord, who may, or may not actually be evil. But sure points out who definitely is. :)
Re: WOTC - WHAT? (Score:2)
It'll only be equal when all characters are 5 feet high, androgynous, a +6 special award to everything for being a player, and all stats as 12.
You'll start at maximum level with average gear (there isn't anything with any other stat bonus, so it's equal), and everyone knows the same skills (there are only a limited set, which everyone can learn, to make sure it's all equal).
This is just another example of your racism. Everyone knows that minorities and women suffer from systemic discrimination, so it is absolutely unconscionable for you to suggest that they should start at the same level as white men. You disgust me. Clearly a black lesbians trans-woman with a lisp should start with top of the line gear, and stats at 12 across the board. An able bodied straight white cis male should start off with a rusty spoon and maybe 2 across the board. Most everyone else falls in the