I understand where you are coming from, I simply don't understand this topic if you do your research. Maybe I am misunderstanding however allow me to link some information to add a light to my comment.
Link :
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/roma-gypsies-in-prewar-europe
- This link explains how the Gypsies came about.
If you look in game they are game represented as they where back then. If the term "Gypsy" offends someone from this game I am sorry for my personal opinion, however they do not know what a "Gypsy" is. This alone eliminates the harm intent whether it is intentional or unintentional.
Ned however, I do fully understand your point of view, I have actually debated with numerous friends and family over that same idea. The "I'm Sorry" theory, or "it was a accident". In anyway you look at it whether the accident or sorry the hurt had happened even if it wasn't intended.