> >I have a question (though not strictly about the mechanics) I have long
> >wondered why WoC changed the concept of the halfling (after so many
years).
> >Does anyone have a any idea why? (I certainly have my theories but would
be
> >interested in hearing the viewpoint of this august group.
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> New Halfling = Kender = Dragonlance = Dungeons & Dragons.
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> Old Halfling = Hobbit = Lord of the Rings.
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> Which one would you want people thinking about in relation to your game
when
> the Lord of the Rings films are coming out this year?
The comparison is of course not lost on me. I guess assuming I am free of
any real or perceived possibility of being sued I would WANT people to make
the connection. It just seemed such an odd and arbitrary decision. (perhaps
made by lawyers not game designers...)
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