A Respect Scenario To Consider

[El Mahdi]

I can't answer the question. The scenario is too general and vague.

Is this purely an in-game character, role playing thing...? Or is it a player angst thing...?

If it was a "player" thing, and it couldn't be resolved by simply talking to the other player, I probably wouldn't play in the game anymore. That's a little too serious and "wierd" for my gaming tastes.

But, if it's just a a totally harmless in-character role playing thing (which I think is what you intended), then it would depend upon some other factors.

If I were a somewhat chaotic or evil character, then I'd keep calling him "Chase"...and look forward to the inevitable fight.

If I was an honorable or "Good" character, then I'd respect his wishes.


But there are other available options:

• Temporarily do what he asks (but not out of respect), and save the information to "push his buttons" later.
• Tell him that in "my" culture, to call someone by their first name is disrespectful until the other "allows" it. So I either need to keep calling him by his last name, or compromise and simply call him insert class name/nationality/culture/religion here.
• Use an alternative form of "Chase", such as "Master Chase" (or Mister, Monseur, or some other title).
• Use a derogatory form of "Chase", such as "Chaste", "Chaser", "Chaseless"...

For me (as others above have said), it would all depend upon what kind of character I was playing.

Sorry Diamond! With the answers in this thread you're probably wishing we'd just answer the damn question! You're probably starting to feel like a beleagued movie director dealing with a method actor who stops every scene with "So what's my motivation here...? Why would I be doing this...? This doesn't make sense!"

 

[Sorrowdusk]

Can I show him respect AND threaten him in some way?

First: "Okay, Julian. I didn't know you felt so strongly about it. All you had to do was ask."

Followed by: "Incidentally, that shoving me against a wall and putting a dagger to my throat thing? Not cool. In my culture, it's considered extremely rude if not downright hostile. Do it again, and you'll shortly be getting acquainted with the business end of my weapon."

HERE's a thought: Just what kinda culture is this Julian Chase fellow supposed to be from?

That last names are never used except among friends? (IRL this is uncommon)
And that he feels strongly enought to a pull a dagger on you?
And that he WOULDNT consider you a friend, since you're adventuring together?
And what's the rest of the party think about this? Depending on the setup, MAYBE they should have have pulled him off of you and told him that they ARE your friends and if he acts like that, then he hasnt got any among any of you.

Hell-tell him that in YOUR culture (perhaps as in some social milleus IRL) everyone is on a LAST name basis because it shows RESPECT and that people only use a first name basis when they get to know each other. Perhaps your old habits die hard.

I'm curious about this campaign now.

 

[Quickleaf]

Questions...

1. Theoretical or actual play? If actual what was your role?

2. Does Chase's player first make bull rush or use some ability to push your character, then make a grab or pin check to pull this off? And was initiative rolled?

3. What is the alignment of characters involved? Or what is the overall tone of the game?

Btw you need a third poll choice for "kill Julian Chase and take his treasure."