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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Xodis" data-source="post: 6329454" data-attributes="member: 6777265">They dont follow codes, they are who they are and as such fall in line with their deities beliefs. A Chaotic God wouldn't implement a code, its an oxymoron. Lawful Gods have codes, Chaotic Gods have guidelines, and Neutral gods kind blend the two, as in definitely don't do this, but this is OK if it's necessary.Players can always work around restrictions one way or the other; ignoring alignment side steps the situation, same as treating a code as a guideline. When DMing or playing a Paladin, I always consider "What would my (or the characters) god think?" If I was Waukeen (God of Trade, Wealth, Money, and TN) why would I even want a Paladin? I want Bards and Rogues as my patrons, I don't need/want Paladins because I'm not about fighting the good or bad fight, I dont need Crusaders, nothing about them would even interest me, so why bother myself with them?As Sune (Beauty, Love, Passion, CG), again I have to ask why bestow anyone with Paladin abilities? Evil isn't my enemy, ugly is lol. I want to spread love and joy (Bard), maybe I need to protect a beautiful forest (Druid, Ranger), nothing about a Paladin would interest me. I can get the muscle from fighters and Clerics.So I'm sure any player with a decent imagination can come up with some alignment argument, character background, etc.. to defend their non-LG Paladin, but for me its just wanting to playing a different class with Paladin abilities...which is cool if thats what helps them enjoy the game.</blockquote>

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