Posts from [CONSTRUCTIVE FLUD-HOLIWAR :3] Elves: awesome or terrible? Auto-translated

I'm sure if we created a poll asking "are elves awesome or terrible," the opinions would be divided roughly the same way as here.

Palin, I had a feeling it would turn out this way :D :D :D
*I'm thinking about which one to choose, because I spent too long beating up the pointy-eared ones with horned creatures in Disciples.*

the first option is "stereotypical" (for some) and reeks of racism. P.S. This topic is not about paintings.

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arrogant, insolent, dreary creatures, looking at everything as if it were garbage.

this description applies to many dragons that I have encountered in games.

Now Drakkosha simply has to choose the first option ;)

This description also fits some of the elves I encountered in the games. Moreover, the concept of elves made by Kosha also fits.
In reality, elves are different in different fantasy worlds; it all depends on the author's skill :3
Revan, why is that? Some elves are really cute :3 I wouldn't let anyone hurt Ilfinka!

the concept of an entire race?) well, yes, yes, we are all the same, since we live in Russia, and all Russians also look alike, like two drops of water) and so are all people, in all countries...

Exactly! For example, all Americans are stupid and fat, I can assure you! And they are also arrogant, insolent, and dreary creatures, looking down on everyone as if they were garbage.

Ahem. Actually, in any nation, whether real or fantastical, one can identify fundamental character traits determined by traditions, history, culture, and other such things. Of course, individual people/elves/other fairytale creatures have their own character, but nevertheless, common traits, the so-called "spirit of the nation," are discernible.

Exactly! For example, all Americans are stupid and fat, I'm telling you! And they are also arrogant, insolent, and dreary creatures, looking down on everything as if it were garbage.

That is, Americans are elves upgraded in "McDonald's"? :D

in the real world, there is only one, and stereotypical views certainly exist, and moreover, they are often true (I'm talking about Russia, I don't know how it is in other countries)! and there are many fantasy worlds, so highlighting one type of race seems not very appropriate, especially such a negative one, because it is found less often. IMHO) in games, of course, it is written that they love to dance, sing (I don't remember about wine, but they have it), and they are also agile, etc., but about the fact that they look down on everyone... if I remember correctly, I have never read anything like that in games (only in some books, well, and maybe you can say that about the High Elves), but they only wrote that they appeared earlier than others and that's it, so I can assume that someone put it in their head that they look down on everyone, because elves lead a less stressful life, have achieved great success, and live longer than humans)

I think that there are different elves (like people)... some are good, and some are bad, and it is stupid to put a stigma on the entire race.

Actually, elves are different in various fantasy worlds; it all depends on the author's skill :3

And what was I talking about? Arandor, at least read other people's posts sometimes >_>

well, you edit them, but I usually read a post only once.

I just can't shake the impression of the elves in Sapkowski's works. Though, the humans there weren't any better, and perhaps even worse.

Elves are whiners.

I can’t shake the impression of the elves in Sapkowski’s works. However, the humans there weren’t any better, and perhaps even worse.

In Sapkowski’s works, all the characters are the same kind of scoundrels, except perhaps for the dwarves (and even then, it’s because they appear rarely, and their characters can’t be fully developed).
I voted against Arandor, because he can’t comprehend the full power and greatness of the Stronghold faction within his limited understanding. Although, the situation with the elves is actually similar to the situation with the Stronghold.

I'm still voting for the second option. I'm not a racist, and I like elves, although not all of them :3