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When creator and disability consultant Mark Thompson created the “Combat Wheelchair” for the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop roleplaying game, some players argued that it was unnecessary because in-game magic would have eradicated all disabilities in the D&D universe. Yet, it’s wildly offensive to suggest that a game known for providing unimaginably limitless gameplay possibilities should prevent its players from representing themselves in that universe.
✏️ The core issue at hand that people never seem to get. These artistic and playful mediums are never meant to be about realism.. Or hopefully not JUST about realism or being realistic. It’s about feeling included.. About being represented.. About it reflecting back to us our own personal slice of reality. If I’m disabled, I’d like to see that in the world please. If I’m black, Arab, queer, etc, I’d like to see myself or a bit of myself there. 👓 empowerment storytelling gender game design queer worldbuilding 🔗 View Highlight