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<blockquote data-quote="InVinoVeritas" data-source="post: 3083557" data-attributes="member: 41485"><p>Just to make sure I have this right:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The PC is a monk--values order.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The PC lost his master--values revenge.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The PC is concerned of his mortality--values speed, feel fated.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The PC holds too closely to the memory of his master--values the past.</li> </ul><p></p><p>These values will be key in expressing the gothic character. It is within the conflicts between the PC's values that both horror and poignancy will surface. </p><p></p><p>Off the top of my head, the values of order and revenge conflict. Explore this. Is he willing to give up his discipline in the pursuit of vengeance? Would he turn his back on the order to vindicate it?</p><p>Vengeance vs. the past: Is he willing to give up all hope of returning to his master to make sure that his master's death is avenged?</p><p>Order vs. the past: Would he walk away from everything his master taught him if there was the chance to restore his master? Yet, if he leaves behind his master's teachings, is the dragon actually his master anymore?</p><p>Speed vs. the past: Given the opportunity to live in a timeless state with his master, devoid of anything else, would he take it? Does he fear the loss of his own life, or the loss of his master's memory?</p><p>Order vs. speed: Is it worth acting brashly if it means acting quickly? Would finding ways to prolong your life go against your code? What is worth sacrificing?</p><p>Vengeance vs. speed: How do you track them down? Do you risk being found out, if it means you might be able to succeed--or fail?</p><p></p><p>You don't need answers to these questions. You just need to ask them. Ultimately, the question boils down to: what are you willing to fight for, and what are you willing to lose in order to get it? If you fight for something you value at the expense of another, is it worth it?</p><p></p><p>(I'm thinking of starting a gothic horror game here, too... but I know I'm too busy right now... <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> )</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="InVinoVeritas, post: 3083557, member: 41485"] Just to make sure I have this right: [list] [*]The PC is a monk--values order. [*]The PC lost his master--values revenge. [*]The PC is concerned of his mortality--values speed, feel fated. [*]The PC holds too closely to the memory of his master--values the past. [/list] These values will be key in expressing the gothic character. It is within the conflicts between the PC's values that both horror and poignancy will surface. Off the top of my head, the values of order and revenge conflict. Explore this. Is he willing to give up his discipline in the pursuit of vengeance? Would he turn his back on the order to vindicate it? Vengeance vs. the past: Is he willing to give up all hope of returning to his master to make sure that his master's death is avenged? Order vs. the past: Would he walk away from everything his master taught him if there was the chance to restore his master? Yet, if he leaves behind his master's teachings, is the dragon actually his master anymore? Speed vs. the past: Given the opportunity to live in a timeless state with his master, devoid of anything else, would he take it? Does he fear the loss of his own life, or the loss of his master's memory? Order vs. speed: Is it worth acting brashly if it means acting quickly? Would finding ways to prolong your life go against your code? What is worth sacrificing? Vengeance vs. speed: How do you track them down? Do you risk being found out, if it means you might be able to succeed--or fail? You don't need answers to these questions. You just need to ask them. Ultimately, the question boils down to: what are you willing to fight for, and what are you willing to lose in order to get it? If you fight for something you value at the expense of another, is it worth it? (I'm thinking of starting a gothic horror game here, too... but I know I'm too busy right now... :( ) [/QUOTE]
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