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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by Shkshkshk@dice.camp to c/dnd@lemmy.world
 

What makes elves fun to play?

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Something I've been puzzling over with my #homebrewdnd stuff is about the classic #dnd elf. I don't really know what makes the Elves a compelling race to play. I'm thinking of changing them quite significantly for my campaign, but how far can I change them until they no longer hit the same buttons?

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[–] theRealBassist@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago

Old, innate magic, wisdom, aloof.

Those are the things I think of for elves.

Don't know if that helps, but hopefully it's a touch of insight!

[–] meant2live218@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago

I play a wood-elf monk in my current campaign, and part of the power fantasy for me is being fast, lithe, and graceful. I think people may go for high elves for the majestic, pristine, timeless feels. And Drow for a sort of "tainted perfection" vibe? Not sure.

[–] smeg@feddit.uk 4 points 10 months ago

Because Legolas was cool.

Obviously everyone in the Fellowship was cool, but some people like the elf style.

[–] explodicle@local106.com 3 points 11 months ago

Long time skips in the story

[–] Sandra@idiomdrottning.org 2 points 11 months ago

Elves are of a culture that's long familiar with magic yet respects magic and its ways.

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[–] HipsterTenZero@dormi.zone 1 points 11 months ago

they're snooty motherfuckers