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Originally Posted by Kaimetsu
Because the other established races have certain traits that define a character - traits that are universally recognised. You don't need to explain your character's origins and traditions and tendencies every time you introduce him.
Again and again: Believability is closely linked to parsimony! Do you intend to let everybody invent their own species? To the point where there are no two members of the same race?
Well, not since you edited your post.
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I edited it because you were right. It was an oversight, thank you. I meant only to ELUDE to the relationship.
Race is just one thing a character has to explain. Skills, ability, history. All of that is unique. All of it has to be EXPLAINED in character. My history just happens to include a unique race. What of it? And you see Daveons are unbeleivable: Games are a suspension of reality. I find desert-dwelling carrion-eaters about as likely as giant amphibious fish people or immortal Vulcans of the forest.