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The hosts reflected on how this shift rewrote historical character traits and archetypes that shaped the game. Instead of unique strengths and weaknesses tied to each race (e.g., dwarves being strong fighters and elves adept at magic), the system now emphasizes characteristics akin to human backgrounds, leading to a bland uniformity. A veteran player quipped that "all species are becoming humans with decorations," raising concerns about the core identity of D&D as a game of fantasy and adventure.