So with the changes of the lore of certain races, I was wondering if this means that they are going to change or rename other aspects of the game. From a very general glance I'm looking at the Monk class and the Ranger's favored enemies feature.
The Monk class is probably the worst offender by name alone. It can be looked at as perpetuating a negative and false stereotype that doesn't accurately portray monks. However, my argument is that it is a fantasy setting and that it doesn't have to reflect reality even remotely accurately.
The Ranger's favored enemies is feature is something that is often poked fun of because of its implications. Being able to hunt down certain humanoid creatures doesn't help the matter either. (I can't think of a way to really defend this. If anyone can please help me out.)
My opinion is that I don't think that there really needs to be a change in any of these things. Dungeons and Dragons has a multiverse and the races and classes are usually different depending on the setting. Most games are going to be unique and what most books say anyway is that what is published is merely suggestions and it is up the person running it whether or not they take it.
That being said, the final word for published material is from Wizards of the Coast and ultimately it is their product. What they choose to do with it is their decision in the end. However, being a DM, that helps create a world and make it enjoyable for my players I will also be taking their advice and it'll be my decision whether or not I accept these changes.
I also wanted to know what you guys thought about the recent announcement and what possible changes Wizards might make with Dungeons and Dragon going forward. (Also I have heard they are changing things in Magic: The Gathering as well but I don't know much about that).
So with the changes of the lore of certain races, I was wondering if this means that they are going to change or rename other aspects of the game. From a very general glance I'm looking at the Monk class and the Ranger's favored enemies feature.
The Monk class is probably the worst offender by name alone. It can be looked at as perpetuating a negative and false stereotype that doesn't accurately portray monks. However, my argument is that it is a fantasy setting and that it doesn't have to reflect reality even remotely accurately.
The Ranger's favored enemies is feature is something that is often poked fun of because of its implications. Being able to hunt down certain humanoid creatures doesn't help the matter either. (I can't think of a way to really defend this. If anyone can please help me out.)
My opinion is that I don't think that there really needs to be a change in any of these things. Dungeons and Dragons has a multiverse and the races and classes are usually different depending on the setting. Most games are going to be unique and what most books say anyway is that what is published is merely suggestions and it is up the person running it whether or not they take it.
That being said, the final word for published material is from Wizards of the Coast and ultimately it is their product. What they choose to do with it is their decision in the end. However, being a DM, that helps create a world and make it enjoyable for my players I will also be taking their advice and it'll be my decision whether or not I accept these changes.
I also wanted to know what you guys thought about the recent announcement and what possible changes Wizards might make with Dungeons and Dragon going forward. (Also I have heard they are changing things in Magic: The Gathering as well but I don't know much about that).
https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/dungeons-dragons-discussion/rules-game-mechanics/72107-diversity-and-dungeons-dragons-errata-2020