[Discuss] "roleplaying island"

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Subject:	Re: [Discuss] "roleplaying island"
From:	James <TheKobald at tampabay.rr.com>
Date:		25/06/2007 09:00

Matt Runyon wrote:
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> Yes, it is about separating from our characters.  The point is that 
> whether we can spot them as forgeries or not, we will know that the 
> person was not appointed by the Ruler or relevant Duke.  Giving that, 
> and after asking around, everyone will tell you the same thing, that 
> there is only one possible way to obtain the title to a region besides 
> being appointed.  Our characters aren't idiots.  Unless there is some 
> possible way to get a region other than being appointed or buying the 
> title, how exactly are our characters supposed to just roll over and 
> say that everything is fine?  My characters believe what they are told 
> by certain members of the realm.  And when my mentor informs me that 
> the only way to get a region other than being appointed is by buying 
> the title, my character believes said mentor.  So if someone were to 
> obtain the title without being appointed, my character is going to 
> assume that the person bought the title.  How is this not roleplaying?
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How do you know that the ruler didn't appoint him? Just because they choose to say one thing to you, doesn't mean they didn't do something completely different. Perhaps he wanted to bring in someone that would not be a popular choice, so did it quietly, then denies it in public if questioned. Perhaps he's been blackmailed into giving it, so wants to distance himself. Or other members of the council may have wanted someone else in, and agreed the appointment even though the ruler didn't want it, so deny it if asked. The fact of the matter is, we don't know they're forgeries, so must accept that whatever procedure the realm uses, has been adhered to. Makes for some entertainment in realm as well rather than the same people all the time, or needing to get friendly with certain people to have a chance at all.