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« on: September 03, 2004, 01:40:00 pm »
I found this whilst on the net. It is someone's Samurai class that they created as a PrC. ----- d10 Skill Points per level 4+int Modifier Skills: Concentration, Discipline, Heal, Lore, Persuade, Craft, Parry, and Intimidate 1st Level: Ancestral Daisho All samurai have two masterwork weapons - a katana and a wakizashi. These are weapons that belonged to the samurai's ancestors, and protecting the weapons is an important point of honor for the samurai. As a samurai acquires treasure through adventuring, he has the option of awakening the supernatural abilities latent in the weapons. He may spend gold or sacrifice items to further enchant his weapon. Starting at level 2 and every 3 levels after that the Samurai gains a bonus feat. The Samurai is proficient with all light and medium armor and all weapons. ----- I think that some of these points (ancestors in the weapons, and protecting their weapons, and their weapons being an important point of honour to them) would make great RP'ing for anyone who is trying to RP a samurai character (like me)  That is just for any inspiration for anyone to make something like this! *bows low*
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« on: August 12, 2004, 03:02:00 pm »
I would have thought that if they were to follow a diety, be it of personal preference (not at all getting in the way of Bushido, as that would be priority no.1), it would be Toran, as he is Human and governs Honor, Truth, Loyalty, Duty, Watchfulness, and Vigilance, (and also Leadership, but I don't think that would be very 'them'), qualities I think are valuable to a Samurai.
*bows humbly*
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« on: August 09, 2004, 03:34:00 am »
I have to say Foxy, great write up for the Samurai PrC! I think that it is a good representation of what a Samurai would be like! I would like to note, however, that although it would be a good idea for the alignment to be LG so as not to have any evil Samurai running around (which would be wrong), I think it would be better for the Smaurai to be LN, and I hope this direct quote from NWN would explain for me: A Lawful Neutral character acts as law, tradition, or a personal code direct him. He may believe in personal order and live by a code or standard, or he may believe in order for all and favour an organised government. A monk who follows her discipline without being swayed by the demands of those in need nor by the temptations of evil is Lawful Neutral. All apart from perhaps the part where it says 'without being swayed by the demands of those in need', I think that this is pretty accurate for a Samurai. I picked up from your great write up some of the codes of Bushido, and noticed some of the codes that apply to a LN character: -Gi (Honesty and Justice) - where it says 'believe in justice not from other people, but from yourself'. I think that depicts a Lawful Neutral character well. -Rei (Courtesy) - 'A Samurai is curteous even to his enemies'. This sort of negates a LG character, as they despise evil. -Meiyo (Honour) - 'A true samurai has only one judge of honor, and this is himself'. This is like the LN trait of following their discipline, and not being swayed by anybody else. On the other hand, there are some principles that I think would be right for a Samurai to be a Lawful Good character: -Rei (Courtesy) - 'Samurai have no reason to be cruel they do not need to prove their strength'. I think that a LN Samurai may have an inclination to prove their strength, or maybe not. -Yu (Courage) - Rise up above the masses of people who are afraid to act. Hiding like a turtle in a shell is not living at all. A Samurai must have heroic courage. It is absolutely risky. It is dangerous. It is living life completely, fully, wonderfully'. This is definately a LG trait and LG characters are more likely to show it than LN characters. -Jin (Compassion) - 'He develops a power that must be used for the good of all. He has compassion. He helps his fellow man at every opportunity. If an opportunity does not arise, he goes out of his way to find one'. Again, this is definately a LG trait, and couldn't be argued. All in all, I think that if there were to be a Samurai PrC on Layonara, the Alignment requirements would have to be: Either Lawful Good or Lawful Neutral. A Lawful Evil character could not be a Samurai purely based on the ethics of Bushido. This post was completly in my opinion, and I really do see your point of a Lawful Good Samurai, and I agree That was my two koku. I really like your write up, by the way!;) *bows humbly*
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« on: August 08, 2004, 03:15:00 am »
Well methos, you have one avid supportor! I for one am very excited about the possibility of something resembling a Samurai caste to be introduced into Layonara - it would bring up a whole new spectrum for RP'ers! I would definately be one to sign up for this caste idea of yours, as I am going to play a character that is suposed to be as 'Samurai-esque' as you can get! Good Luck with it and I will be happy to help with any background or lore you may need help on, as I have been thoroughly interested in that period/culture for a long time! *bows humbly*
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