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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Satori" data-source="post: 2760844" data-attributes="member: 37233">I don't want to turn this thread into an alignment debate, but here is how I generically view the various forms of Good.I'll follow with what I view to be the Exalted Equivalent.Lawful Good: You believe in ordered goodness and reason, with firm rules and regulations that ensure that people can be protected from themselves and others.  You methodically approach the good deeds you do, and the world tends to be Black and White in terms of Good vs Evil.  Because of the comfort within structured rule sets, laws and rules tend to be followed religiously, and loyalty and obedience are paramount.  When these rules/laws originate from a seemingly good organization/ruler, then the Lawful Good person tends to be a bit slavish in their devotion to the edicts within said organization/ruler...which can be troublesome when the ruler/organization isn't as good as it appears.  Lawful Good visions/goals tend to be extremely reasonable, defined, and ordered...if a bit lacking in creativity or grandeur.Neutral Good: "True Good", the only thing that matters to this person is that they can effectively do their "good calling" in the most efficient manner possible.  If they can organize it efficiently, then they're happy.  If they are unable to get it ordered and have to perform impulsively and without direction, then so be it.  They tend to be a bit "take it or leave it" with rules.  If the rules seem fair, then they follow them.  If rules get in the way, then they forget them and do what they do.  Neutral Good visions/goals tend be very balanced and practical.  They have a far reaching goal, but approach it appropriately.Chaotic Good: Freedom fighters unite!  Driven by emotion and passion. Chaotic Good heroes often try to take on the world all by themselves, and reject perceived "reason" for action.  They'd rather act than plan, and they aren't happy unless they are seeing very real results very quickly.  The concept of authority offends them, as they prize individuality over law, and they can be a bit polarized in their view of ANY authority regardless of the goodness within.  Exalted Equivalents:Lawful Good: "I am the LAW!"The law enforcer for a supremely good ruler/religion, he does not hesitate in the face of evil and is willing to immediately sacrifice his own life to further the goals of his belief.  His mission is carried out in small, easily reachable segments and you are either an ally or an impediment.  Nothing stops him, nothing sways him...he is a juggernaut of justice and all that is holy!Neutral Good: "Stop talking and heal him!"Passion and logic are concepts that stand by the wayside in the pursuit of truly HOLY work.  The unbiased healer during a time of war, she expends her entire energy healing both sides of the battle (unless one is obviously evil).  Politics, law, facade, etc... mean nothing to this person.  If a ruler disapproves of their actions, then the Exalted NG hero will simply find a new ruler...or go alone.  Their devotion to their cause is pure and undiluted by any extenuating circumstance.Chaotic Good: "They may take our lives...but they'll never take...OUR FREEDOM!"You have a cause, and the people are looking up to you.  You champion the poor, sick, and underappreciated.  Rules cannot restrain you, and you will bow to NO ONE!  Kings and Queens act too slowly, politicians talk to much, and the Law Enforcement gets too caught up in details.  The world needs to change whether it wants to or not, and you are the champion to change it...starting NOW!Looking at it this way, Lawful Good is hardy "Goody Goody".  Neutral Good seems more Goody Goody than Lawful Good, as the means hardly matter so long as the good is achieved.  Lawful Good seems more Righteous Smitish, and Chaotic Good is all about the freedom, baby.</blockquote>

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