Does that include the other race specific features like the Lucky fest for halflings or fire resistance for tieflings for example?
Nah, they seems to be intact. (I have seen some icon with Cloverleaf only on Halflings, so i dare to presume they still have Lucky.)
I would say calling races to be pure RP/Cosmetic choice to be a little extreme ... Most races it will not affect at all ... Some it even make weaker ... wich is kinda funny when you think about that ... I cant really think about any that would get stronger by this ...
The only real effect is, that people will be able to pick really weird classes for their races ... that and that weaker part. :-/
Anyway, i agree with Maximuuus on that its really weird and imho pretty bad decision.
I asked in Queens thread again to make sure. I think halfelves will suffer the most, since they were able to get 4 extra points before.
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