So I made a Homebrew Race a while back that was a standalone race that mixed several existing features; then I figured out that Tabaxi was a very good foundation and probably easier to justify for a Variant. My new Variant Tabaxi was rejected because it has a feature called Haus Affiliation that has options to pick one of several Utility Cantrips. I think the Mod meant I should make these as Subraces (which was my initial plan). However, due to this structure being very burdensome, I tried to make the process easier and less flimsy.
I don't exactly understand all the feedback I received, because the Mod said something like "there are no features changed from the Tabaxi", but I made two swaps:
Size was set to Small
Feline Agility (Burst of Speed) was swapped out for the aforementioned Haus Affiliation feature that offers a Cantrip
It would be super helpful, if I could understand what I am supposed to do now. Should I ditch my efforts to make it based on Tabaxi and go along and create a new race from scratch? Is the aforementioned structure with an Option pick for Haus Affiliation really a problem? I don't consider it to be a "subrace", as it is actually just a cultural difference in education.
EDIT: If the solution is to change Haus Affiliation completely out, then I would swap it for "Speak with Small Beasts" feature, and be done with it. That would also work in my opinion.
I'm a little short on time as I post this, so I may add to this later if no one else beats me to it. However, it's worth noting two things:
1. You cannot publish a subrace of a race if the original does not have subraces.
2. You cannot publish variants of races from licensed, paid content. Tabaxi are from Volo's Guide, and so cannot be published as a variant of any kind.
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So I made a Homebrew Race a while back that was a standalone race that mixed several existing features; then I figured out that Tabaxi was a very good foundation and probably easier to justify for a Variant. My new Variant Tabaxi was rejected because it has a feature called Haus Affiliation that has options to pick one of several Utility Cantrips. I think the Mod meant I should make these as Subraces (which was my initial plan). However, due to this structure being very burdensome, I tried to make the process easier and less flimsy.
I don't exactly understand all the feedback I received, because the Mod said something like "there are no features changed from the Tabaxi", but I made two swaps:
It would be super helpful, if I could understand what I am supposed to do now. Should I ditch my efforts to make it based on Tabaxi and go along and create a new race from scratch? Is the aforementioned structure with an Option pick for Haus Affiliation really a problem? I don't consider it to be a "subrace", as it is actually just a cultural difference in education.
Thank you for your kind help!
Zev Georg Mir, creator of Michtim: Fluffy Adventures
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Here's the link to my INITIAL design document that still used subraces: https://medium.com/@GeorgMir/michtim-variant-halfling-d895b8ec21c
EDIT: If the solution is to change Haus Affiliation completely out, then I would swap it for "Speak with Small Beasts" feature, and be done with it. That would also work in my opinion.
Zev Georg Mir, creator of Michtim: Fluffy Adventures
Game Designer, Storyteller, UX Gamedev, Homebrewer, Michtim
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The Tavern (casual RP socializing) game: DM, feel free to join, but read rules in first post and post questions if you have any!
Tym Eisenfuchs: ambiguous Michtim Warlock
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I'm a little short on time as I post this, so I may add to this later if no one else beats me to it. However, it's worth noting two things:
1. You cannot publish a subrace of a race if the original does not have subraces.
2. You cannot publish variants of races from licensed, paid content. Tabaxi are from Volo's Guide, and so cannot be published as a variant of any kind.
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Thank you for your kind help! I now found a better way to create my race without subraces and I'm going to resubmit soon. Thanks so much!
EDIT: submitted, thanks! https://www.dndbeyond.com/characters/races/4598-michtim
Zev Georg Mir, creator of Michtim: Fluffy Adventures
Game Designer, Storyteller, UX Gamedev, Homebrewer, Michtim
Get Michtim For D&D
The Tavern (casual RP socializing) game: DM, feel free to join, but read rules in first post and post questions if you have any!
Tym Eisenfuchs: ambiguous Michtim Warlock
Click links to find out more!