I'm not racist, but....
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Are you kidding? Of course there's racism in D&D. Elves are huge racists, described as looking down at the "younger, less races" in the Players Handbook. Dwarves are basically isolationists most of the time. Humans also like to keep to themselves and only trade with other races when it's profitable. In Lord of the Rings, its even worse. Elves consider Orcs to be vermin, humans to be dirty and uncultured and Dwarves to be hairy, repulsive ugly creatures.Vexik said:
Of course, that's in game. When you look at the creation of fantasy universes, they're all terribly racist. Every Ferengi in Star Trek is a greedy little back stabber, all Klingons have exactly the same concepts of religion, honor and combat, all Bajorans are spiritual, all Romulans are very intelligent, etc. Star Wars races are developed from a single line in the movie, hence Bothans are a total society based around espionage, Jawas always smell bad, Wookies are always awesome, Qualish (the alien in the Catina that attacks Luke) are all aggressive, and Mon Cals (Ackbar) are all great with capital ships.
There are two conclusions here. One: there has to be a defining trait for a species. An alien race that isn't completely united under one religion, culture, government and world view? Unthinkable.
And two: I apparently know a lot more about different fantasy universes than I thought.
Batarians are definitely getting the short end of the stick when it comes to civilizations and races in Mass Effect. Just about everything I read or saw of them in the game seemed to confirm that every Bataraian ever was a either a racist pirate, slaver, terrorist or just an apathetic asshole.
Strange since the other races seem to fit a lot more roles... Want a Batarian squad member in Mass Effect 3 who isn't an asshole
Strange since the other races seem to fit a lot more roles... Want a Batarian squad member in Mass Effect 3 who isn't an asshole
Anybody else reminded of the enormous fights on the Oblivion forums about whether or not it's racist to hate the Beast Races in that game?
I'm also reminded of Evan Narcisse's musings on the Krogans from ME2 and his claim that he identifies with the Krogans because he's black.
I'm also reminded of Evan Narcisse's musings on the Krogans from ME2 and his claim that he identifies with the Krogans because he's black.
What the hell you on about? Can you clarify a bit? I have no idea what we are going on about?Azex said:
But, I though this topic's subject would be about something totally difference.
the word racist is outdated anywayAzex said:
there is technically only one race, the Human Race
so a batarian walks into a bar... you think he would've seen it what with having 4 eyes and allAzex said:
so a batarian walks into a bar and asks the bartender "do you serve batarians here?" and the bartender replies "yes, would you like him rare or well done?"
Which means "A fear of Aliens" - Alien in this context being clinically defined as a fear or dislike of strangers not of your cultural or ethnic background. Ergo - racist.maddawg IAJI said:
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Vorcha are awesome. They're like giant, bipedal earthworms with regeneration proteins. It's a shame they're so mindless.
As for Batarians, they're... uh... kinda' boring. That's all.
As for Batarians, they're... uh... kinda' boring. That's all.
Nah just a fictional xenophobe. I have a friend like that, its so funny watching him play sci fi and fantasy games.Azex said:
thanks for all the replies guys. i was just trying to make a point about how i see batariens as kinda under developed, at least in terms of basic "interestingness", compared to the other races. and i tried to do it in a fun way... kinda RP-ing a bit of my Renegade shepard...but those 4 eyes really do make it hard to kill reapers knowing they will benifit too 
I think my main complaint is even the vorcha have that "one interesting thing" that even though they are pretty one-note its still excusable; i.e an entire culture and way of expressing oneself through pain.
The Baties got nothing...except maybe really cool designs for sunglasses?
I think my main complaint is even the vorcha have that "one interesting thing" that even though they are pretty one-note its still excusable; i.e an entire culture and way of expressing oneself through pain.
The Baties got nothing...except maybe really cool designs for sunglasses?
This. I specifically hate male elves, especially the ones who are tree-huggers and are nearly identical to their females.Hawkeye16 said:
Why does every anime/Final Fantasy geek post on here assuming that everyone who plays video games/likes movies will know what the Hell they're talking about? I'm a retro gamer and I listen to indie music but you won't see me posting a thread about Heat Man or Steve Malkimus without explaining who they are.
depends on the orcs in question tbh... Orcs from the WoW universe are very cool have a deep history and culture and have been victims of intense racism and hate crimes from the humans.McMarbles said:
More generilised orcs i can see your point since they are they stereotypical bad guys