Originally Posted by Vexor
Originally Posted by dwheresmymana
Originally Posted by Hoarfrost
Still getting used to it so...guess they are not there?



There are MANY canonical races in 5E, but the races in the PHB are generally classified as 'common races'. Aasimar are an exotic race, of which there are many. We should expect to see the Dragonborn, gnome, and half-orc added to the playable races in BG3. I doubt we will ever see an aasimar, goliath, genku, aarakocra, firbolg, (insert about 15 others here) unless they are community modded in!





The "common races" are planned for launch. I'd say there's a fair chance they get officially patched in eventually through either expansions or a BG4. Would love to play a Goliath. It's hard to say though, Larian hasn't done any expansions - just definitive editions. Either way it's a long way off as this game will be in EA for at least a year.


I got drow and tieflings so I'm good. I would like to see Aasimar just to be the counterpart, but genasi (sp?) also would have to be added as well as the elemental versions. The problem with Faerun is that literally EVERYONE can be found there. Including Warforged. Larian did say they intend to have many more races added so at the very least what is considered "common races" for Faerun will probably make the cut. As far as kobolds are concerned, I wouldn't hold your breath. Or for Tengus. Dragonborn probably will make it eventually. Warforged probably wont for the very reason they are living constructs, which is a shame, but hey I get it. Unless something very odd happens that allows a tadpole to turn a living construct into a mind flayer. (Mind is now boggled). Suffice to say, we all have a fan favorite races we'd like to play, but we aren't going to have every option available due to story reasons. Although I guess a vampire spawn is capable of carrying a tadpole...ehhh...I think I'm stretching it. Anyways, I say just enjoy the game for what it is. You can all play that really strange race called humans though. Totally nuts and out of their minds! Who put them in charge am I right? wink

Last edited by Ghost King; 16/10/20 02:14 AM.