Media Doing DAMAGE CONTROL for DEI Dungeons & Dragons Backlash?!

The New York Times is weighing in on all the Dungeons & Dragons drama and the WotC / Hasbro backlash in what appears to be damage control. They recently published an article talking about the changes to race in the new edition and all of the DEI stuff over the past few years in what feels like an attempt to paint OG gamers as backwards bigots and racists. Again.

What year is this? 1983?

Dungeons and Dragons is experiencing significant backlash from traditional players over recent inclusivity changes, highlighting a divide between evolving player preferences and the game's original roots.

00:00 Dungeons and Dragons faces backlash from fans and media over recent changes to race and character traits, with criticism from figures like Elon Musk and efforts by outlets like PBS and NPR to address the controversy.

04:02 Dungeons & Dragons faces backlash over its shift towards inclusivity, revealing a divide among players between modern approaches and traditional roots.

08:05 The speaker critiques the portrayal of nonhuman races in Dungeons & Dragons and views recent diversity changes as a corporate response to player dissatisfaction amid the game's evolving popularity.

11:21 The backlash against Dungeons & Dragons reveals a divide between traditional gameplay and evolving player preferences, amid declining interest in the game.

13:24 Wizards of the Coast faces backlash from Dungeons & Dragons players over changes to the game that disrespect original creators and dilute species characteristics, sparking debates on racial associations in fantasy.

16:56 Media is deflecting criticism of Dungeons & Dragons and Hasbro's controversies by focusing on race issues instead of addressing broader problems.

18:30 Wizards of the Coast faces backlash over its push for inclusivity in Dungeons and Dragons, as traditional players resist new rules, labels critics as bigots.

21:43 Sales of the new Dungeons & Dragons players handbook may initially be strong, but there's skepticism about its long-term performance compared to the enduring popularity of 5e.

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