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[James Spadaccini]

Marc J. wrote:
> I can't find the original message that started this thread, but I 
> believe it was something along the lines of:
>
> "How do we get characters to act like nobles?"
>
> Seeing as how, (at least in my opinion) I'm playing one of the most 
> Middle Ages type nobles in the game - perhaps I should offer some 
> insights/answers to the above question:
>
> Short answer: You can't make people play as "real" nobles; the only 
> nobles you can control is the 3, or 4 if you've donated, nobles you 
> *actually* control.
>
> Long answer: You want there to be more opinionated Dukes in the game? 
> Play as one. Or, if you don't have a Duke, play an opinionated Region 
> lord and *make* your Duke protect you. If he doesn't, start a Duchal 
> rebellion. If you're not a Duke or other Region lord, either act like 
> a belligerent Knight and do what I suggested for the Region lords, or 
> become a mere Noble and start doing silent protests for what you 
> believe the Ruler/Judge/etc... is doing wrong. (A side note, it 
> doesn't even matter if the Ruler/Judge/etc is doing something wrong. 
> Trust me on this ;) )
>
> In short, don't act like you're going to be punished... and when you 
> get punished, make a huge deal out of it. If you get fined, make it 
> seem like the Judge is a greedy miser, (or, if you're a Region lord, 
> make it seem like he's trying to steal from your region) and if you 
> get banned, go directly to the enemy and do what you can to destroy 
> your old realm. (They did ban you after all)
>
> And before I get accused of power gaming or just being an ass, all of 
> the above can, and SHOULD, be RPed out. Even the most loyal of 
> characters can become disillusioned with the Crown. Essentially, have 
> fun with your characters and don't take yourself, (or worse, your 
> characters) too seriously.
>
> --
> Marc J.


That's the thing Marc, people do call you an ass for playing like that.  
You're in Riombara, people were accusing me of hurting someone's 
feelings irl for saying something about their character.  That doesn't 
just happen in Riombara.  It goes back to what I said in my last email 
on this subject.  90% of the people side with who's in charge, 
regardless of who is in charge and if it's right or wrong.


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