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« on: January 22, 2007, 12:50:33 PM »
Perfect! I'm not anticipating overly graphic content (for awhile, at least... *evil smile*), but I wanted to get a feel for what the boundaries were. I think I have them, but I'll send questionable material your way before posting just to make sure. Thanks for volunteering!
As far as the "black and white" alignment system goes, I'm not sure that clears anything up. It's fair enough to say you just tally up the "good" and "evil" points that result from a given decision, and see how the numbers play out. But the net result will end up depending on how much weight (or how many "points" ) you attribute the various aspects of the decision you're measuring.
Furthermore, it's questionable whether anyone can really fairly attribute these points without having some final result in mind. If that's the case, a system which has the ability to give a "black and white" answer as to whether your action was good or evil (and, by extension, whether or not you're playing your character 'correctly' ) is really "grey" - in that you can't predict what answer a given person will arrive at.
For example, you might say the "good" aspect of saving 50 people outweighs the "evil" aspect of killing 1 person. Thus, you would assign more good points than evil, and the action would come out a net "good" (despite the assassination still being classified as "evil" ). Another might disagree, and (though they may give a few "good" points for the save) they would classify the decision on the whole as "evil" (because, in their view, killing a good person is simply evil no matter how you slice it, and would allocate points accordingly) .
Anyway, maybe I mis-interpreted what you were saying, but at the end of the day I think the alignment system is subjective enough that there is certainly some wiggle room.
Wow ... this got off topic. Heh, well - I'm still interested in what you (and others) have to say on alignments (as it will be highly relevant to subsequent character development) - so please post away if you feel the need to. But as far as the original purpose of the post goes, I think I have my answer, so thank you to all who helped me out.
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« on: January 19, 2007, 02:07:59 PM »
Yes, I did notice that. I also noticed there are currently "no openings for evil characters" ... so the ultimate success of this scheme will depend on that changing. However, just because something is hard, doesn't mean it's not worth doing. (  back at'cha) As far as the evil-ness of an assassination, I would disagree. It is so contextual that the broad and fuzzy concepts of "right" and "wrong" can barely wrap themselves around it, much less a pre-defined 9 part alignment system. Although I'm no philosopher, I think that is the main aspect of this character I'd like to play around with. That said, I can see where you are coming from Weeblie. It will be a fine line to walk, no doubt about it. At least for a start, we'll see how the approval process goes, and take it from there (which won't be started for awhile. As I said, it's just an idea I've been mulling over).
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« on: January 19, 2007, 12:45:02 PM »
Ok, thanks for the quick reply.
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« on: December 15, 2006, 01:34:47 AM »
memilies - 12/14/2006 10:47 PM
considering i've travelled with chmmr as a cleric quite a few times, i feel slightly targeted by this thread itself too
Hehehe, I know the feeling (of being targeted). Furthermore, the wizard I'm usually with has developed a new-found afinity for the infamous tensers. ... *looks around innocently*
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« on: December 11, 2006, 11:44:19 PM »
*stands up and applauds*
I couldn't have said it better myself. Which isn't saying much, but still - nice find!
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« on: December 06, 2006, 11:17:01 PM »
*signs a quick note under the ad*
I'll take them both. I should be around Hlint tomorrow, send me a bird if you still need a buyer.
~Dora
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« on: November 03, 2006, 10:10:05 PM »
Male, 24, 5'11", the roof isn't closing in at an appreciable rate
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« on: September 30, 2006, 02:06:13 AM »
*Dora sprints into the Inn, and scans the patrons. She seems some what relieved after find the rest of her party, and turns to leave. On her way out, she notices Cym's note. She scrawls on the bottom:*
Went to investigate, things seem largely back to normal. There is a large, glowing pentogram on the floor as you enter, but there were no signs of more powerful undead, and Storan seems to have retreated back into his lair. Despite this, my party still had a very odd trip ... I would second Cymeran's recommedation should you plan on entering the crypt.
-Dora Mars
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« on: September 05, 2006, 01:27:55 AM »
I met you but a few times, and they were memorable trips.
I spoke with you even fewer, but I saw a kind soul.
If the gods watch over you half as closly as you looked after those around you, the afterlife will hold nothing for you to fear.
-Dora Mars
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« on: January 19, 2007, 12:02:00 PM »
I've been toying with the idea of submitting a new character in the near future, and in flipping through the available classes I seem to find myself returning to the "assassin" time and time again. So, I've decided to go for it, and I'm looking for some guidance as to what is acceptable (or, I suppose more precisely, unacceptable) CDT content. Would it be alright for a character to describe an assassination - be it planned, completed or foiled - in a character application or CDT? I can see a number of potential problems with it; but instead of just doing it and seeing where the dust settled, I thought it might be more productive to get some insight from the community first. Beyond that, and while we're on the topic, are there any restrictions in general as to what a person can and cannot talk about in their thread? Is it open creative license? Restrictions against obscene violence / "adult" content? Or even further? --Possible Issues-- I can only really think of two problem areas (which I provide in an effort to get discussion flowing): 1. Falls (way) outside family-oriented content 2. Troublesome from a "world-management" perspective to have assassinations going on Any thoughts on these, or further issues you can think of? --Disclaimer-- 1. I am well aware of how difficult this PrC is to obtain. I am no looking for *any* form of approval, or promise of approval, for either this class or an evil-aligned character. I do think it would be fun to try, though. 2. I am not advocating graphic, voilent, sexually explicit (and any adjectives I missed) content in CDTs. The nature of the character I currently have in mind will involve pushing the boundaries (i think) with respect to violent content, and I wanted to know if there were boundaries I should keep in mind. 3. I am aware of the rules that exist for in game play; with respect to both (a) not killing PC's, and (b) keeping other player's enjoyment in mind. I feel I have a fairly firm grasp on what I can do in the game. My concern (or lack of awareness) extends more to CDT content. 4. I apologize if there is a thread devoted to this already. If there is one, please direct me that way and I'll stop pestering y'all.  -------------- Now ... any thoughts?
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« on: July 26, 2006, 06:59:31 PM »
It is a cold night. I arrived in Hlint perhaps two weeks ago, and much has happened. I can see why adventurers congregate in this area, as not a moment goes by without something happening. Perhaps it is too busy, which explains why I am spending more and more time here, in the temple at Fort Llast, quietly reflecting on what I have learned. And learned I have. It seems almost silly how unprepared for the world I was, before I arrived in Hlint. All my training with the brothers and sisters of Toran could never have properly readied me for the non-stop action that the populous of Hlint seems to live for. I must admit, in fact, that adventuring is a touch addictive. There is no thrill like the hunt, no glory like victory, and no satisfaction like a worthy foe bested. However, it is not why I am here, and I must concentrate on my goals if I am to achieve them. No, my goals are what I have worked so long at before arriving here. My ambitions are what I worked toward in the temple – Patience and Wisdom. These are virtues not to be wasted by cruising around the Grey Peaks, thinning out the Ogre hordes. This is not to say that I must forfeit strength. However, it mustn’t turn me into a murderous adventurer who kills anything she finds outside of town, and lives for nothing but adrenaline on the battlefield. Reason and logic must guide me, and my strength must be reserved for enforcing what is good and just. As for my goal of one day becoming a Justicer, it sounds quite possible. Although I do not know enough of my fellow Toranites, it does not seem as though there is a local Justicer at the moment – or if there his, he or she does not make many appearances. My quest from here will be do acquaint myself better with those local to Mistone who are faithful to Toran. Hopefully from there, my next step will present itself. May the All Watching grant me the wisdom to see the unjust, and the strength to set it right. Through the graces of Toran I will traverse the path of Justice, and spread righteousness through the lands. The Great Leader Guide Thee. Dora Mars
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« on: July 01, 2006, 03:20:54 PM »
22nd Lantern: Feas, near the end of Junar, 1402 At long last, my journey to the continent of Mistone is complete. The cool air of the night calms my soul, and I ponder my next move in the far-too-cleanly alleyways of Hlint. Speaking of clean alleys, I have come to despise many aspects of this rottenly peaceful community. Hlint is a queer town. The locals are brash, while the visitors are friendly. Houses lie neatly rowed in matching blocks, while commercial structures lay strewn about, almost haphazardly. And the days – oh the painfully bright days. The sun beats down, the flowers seem to dance in the wind, and the air is filled with the sounds of children’s laughter. I don’t think I’ve seen a drop of rain in a week. It’s enough to drive me to an early grave, Corath willing. However, I will have to make due, for the time being. I am not yet prepared to journey to Spellgard, and Hlint seems to the bear adequate supplies for the moment. I have learned to pass the horrendous days within the sewer, a curiously intricate structure for such as small town. A local warrior (an unruly character by the name of Elgon) first introduced me to the dark solitude of this place. In our visit, I watched in fascination as he tore the local rat community limb from limb. The destruction was swift, calculated and devastating – it was a virtual symphony of death and chaos. I’ve felt bound to the place ever since. However, I am beginning to grow weary of the sewer. I am sick of skinning rats, and I have felt the icy grip of death only once since arriving here. I yearn for the swamp, and the scent of decay emanating from this place is no substitute for that of real corpses. I believe I shall be making a trip to the graveyard very shortly, to see what oddities I can turn up in there. May your death at my hands be a painful one. Atuan Tehanu
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