What makes elves fun to play?
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?
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!
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.
Because Legolas was cool.
Obviously everyone in the Fellowship was cool, but some people like the elf style.
Long time skips in the story
Elves are of a culture that’s long familiar with magic yet respects magic and its ways.
they’re snooty motherfuckers
