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<blockquote data-quote="Xodis" data-source="post: 6330105" data-attributes="member: 6777265"><p>That seems exactly like what Divine beings do, otherwise everyone would have Divine power of some sort. Clerics are suppose to be the cream of the crop, and then Paladins are the best, strongest, and just of those guys. If gods handed out divine magic just because "sure, why not?" imagine how many Clerics and Paladins there would be?</p><p></p><p>As far as "niche" character, the Paladin is suppose to be a niche character. Sure you can play a religious Fighter, but that's not a Paladin. A Paladin is chosen by his god to combat evil in all its forms (sometimes specific forms of it). Some gods like combat sure, but Divine Salvation isn't part of their way, butt-kicking is. Change it up, if everyone could be a Paladin just because you worship a god, whats the point of having Religious Fighters? Some people just want to be an awesome warrior and have a little faith, Conan style.</p><p></p><p>Lalato- Yes in the real world Paladins were pretty bad, but Clerics didn't actually heal with Divine power, Wizards were just simple illusionists and masters of misdirection, Bards were annoying, and Rogues more often then not ended up missing a hand or dieing in jail. You cant pick and choose just a little bit if history and disregard the rest. These classes are based on a Fantasy version of their realistic counterparts, taking what would be amazing, and filtering out the sad reality.</p><p></p><p>TS- Kord probably likes Paladins, until he sees all the rules and regulations one must follow to be a Paladin since Chaos is also a thing of his. How could he ask his Paladins to follow a code or guideline when he himself doesn't believe in them? Paladins are great warriors, but I'm pretty sure he trusts his Fighter classes worshipers, who occasionally dip into Cleric or priesthood when they have to retire (aka crippled, broken, mangled).</p><p></p><p>If you only have guidelines instead of a code, how could you punish your servant for doing something you dont like? It's not like you gave him clear instructions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Xodis, post: 6330105, member: 6777265"] That seems exactly like what Divine beings do, otherwise everyone would have Divine power of some sort. Clerics are suppose to be the cream of the crop, and then Paladins are the best, strongest, and just of those guys. If gods handed out divine magic just because "sure, why not?" imagine how many Clerics and Paladins there would be? As far as "niche" character, the Paladin is suppose to be a niche character. Sure you can play a religious Fighter, but that's not a Paladin. A Paladin is chosen by his god to combat evil in all its forms (sometimes specific forms of it). Some gods like combat sure, but Divine Salvation isn't part of their way, butt-kicking is. Change it up, if everyone could be a Paladin just because you worship a god, whats the point of having Religious Fighters? Some people just want to be an awesome warrior and have a little faith, Conan style. Lalato- Yes in the real world Paladins were pretty bad, but Clerics didn't actually heal with Divine power, Wizards were just simple illusionists and masters of misdirection, Bards were annoying, and Rogues more often then not ended up missing a hand or dieing in jail. You cant pick and choose just a little bit if history and disregard the rest. These classes are based on a Fantasy version of their realistic counterparts, taking what would be amazing, and filtering out the sad reality. TS- Kord probably likes Paladins, until he sees all the rules and regulations one must follow to be a Paladin since Chaos is also a thing of his. How could he ask his Paladins to follow a code or guideline when he himself doesn't believe in them? Paladins are great warriors, but I'm pretty sure he trusts his Fighter classes worshipers, who occasionally dip into Cleric or priesthood when they have to retire (aka crippled, broken, mangled). If you only have guidelines instead of a code, how could you punish your servant for doing something you dont like? It's not like you gave him clear instructions. [/QUOTE]
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