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Originally Posted by Flyndaran
What exactly does human in psychology mean though?
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It means acting on emotions in a manner that humans find relatable or understandable. Something that is actually alien will do things for reasons beyond our understanding or on a 'base instinct'
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While it is easier to keep straight for GMs and players, I tend to dislike the rigidly defined monolithic species as much as the one biome planet cliche.
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I agree. But how many players can really pull off playing an alien psychology? And 'tropes' do make for a quick grasp of a situation for entertainment purposes.