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The controversy roots back to how modern D&D creators perceive the game's legacy. Many in leadership at Wizards of the Coast have posited that early editions of D&D propagated problematic language and ideas, often attributing these attributes to their creators—predominantly middle-aged, white men from less diverse backgrounds. Critics argue that this view oversimplifies the complexities of the game's history and unduly condemns its legacy.