• BrutalPoseidon
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    810 months ago

    I never understood why changelings were prosecuted so much. I bet you they would be popular on earth. Imagine having one as a DM for a D&D campaign. They can be the miniatures and the terrain, transform into characters you interact with, and do so while being intimately aware of how these things act. They would make for cool friends, not to mention partners. Kira could get as freaky as she wanted.

    • @GregorGizeh@lemmy.zip
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      1210 months ago

      We killed people for being witches over some moderate herb knowledge. You bet your ass we would be terrified of a being that can turn into whatever they wish at any given time.

      • BrutalPoseidon
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        810 months ago

        When I said “I bet they would be popular on earth” I meant mainly within the federation version of earth. Yes, you’re right that we have done such things but in that world we’ve been able to overcome our past. They’ve even made allies (and some have made friends) of the Klingon, their previous enemies.

        A good show of what I mean is how they treat Odo even after knowing of the Founders.

      • @ShranTheWaterPoloFan
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        310 months ago

        Sure, but there is a world of difference between 1700 and today, and an even bigger difference between today and space faring civilizations.

        I think the idea that changelings had universally negative experiences is crazy.

    • SokathHisEyesOpen
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      1010 months ago

      The fact that they were murderous, eugenic, tyrants made them a little troublesome. It’s difficult to play D&D with a genocidal maniac who is currently seeking to enslave your entire galaxy.