Nonlethal Force said:
Bront: I should say that for VoP based characters I am a stickler for both sides of the coin. Obviously nothing more than mundane weapons/items/etc - that goes without saying. But I am also a stickler that the characters demand an equal share of the loot be given away to charities. If everyone agrees, usually the easiest way to handle this is that the VoP monk claim things/money/etc and either make someone else carry them or even carry them themselves but NEVER use them. I have often found it odd that the book states that they can't have any wealth but yet they must tithe. I've also found it odd that the book clearly indicates that the VoP character must get their fair share of the loot to keep party wealth balanced - but yet they can't carry anything valuable. We'll need to address this to everyone's satisfaction before beginning. I have solved it several ways ... One way is if another party member is willing to tote the stuff around and make the contribution when requested - that works. But, that characters must never use any of the monk's stuff. Another way is to given the monk a rather bag of holding that stores stuff to be donated away and if it is ever used for any other purpose (or stuff is drawn out for any reason other than to donate the item to a worthy cause) it automatically violates the Vow and the monk loses the benefit of the feat. Of course, I am open to other suggestions - but with VoP I want to make sure we are clear going in as to how the character's wealth will be managed until it is donated away.
If you are curious about the Bous in game-play, feel free to stop by the Clutches of Evil thread and ask Daz or Jkason how they've found it. Granted, the game only started a few months ago - but they might have an opinion (either good or bad).
I did want to discuss that with you.
Obvious on the mondain items, and I understand the fair share. Here is my thoughts though, since intent is often what is delt with in a vow.
While he will avoid and generaly disdain carrying monitary wealth, occasionaly, it is in his best interests to do so, not for personal gain, but it is indeed simpler for him to give it to someone else himself. So, if he were to recieve some gold, he could carry it, given he was prompt and direct in bringing it to an appropriate tithe, or simply even give it to charity (A begger on the street, a woman in need of feeding her child, ect).
So, while he won't carry money most of the time, he won't be condemed for accepting money, given it is on behalf of some other cause, and he removes the money quickly, and uses none of it for personal gain.
Does that sound reasonable? That sounds much like your bag of holding idea, though I would think he would disdain from even that.
On a side note though, if we're fairly religious themed, items that the rest of the party takes would likely be considered going to a good cause, since they other characters are acting in a poius rightiousness. But that's a slippery slope. Most games I've been involved with have loose terms of item distribution, mostly "Who can use this best, and who hasn't gotten much lately" and compromises from there.
