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[OPINIONS QUERY] Paladin-Alignment Situation!!
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<blockquote data-quote="NetWolf" data-source="post: 625612" data-attributes="member: 7062"><p>As the originator of this thread, I have to admit that I'm a bit surprised by everyone's input... but then, I'm playing the dwarf and arrogantly assumed I was correct!! ;-)</p><p></p><p>Here are a couple of additional points to add some details to this fine discussion...</p><p></p><p>1) The DM does indeed have a plotline for the paladin to fill. A mini-quest whereby the paladin is to "gain" the Arms of Haran (spurs, shield, armor, sword, etc) then challenge the evil Count that currently holds power. Nothing new there, except for this wrinkle thrown in by the dwarf. Meta-game so this point shouldn't be factored into either of the character's thinking.</p><p></p><p>2) There is something of a precedent that has been set in previous gameplay: The party found a cursed, evil sword down in the Underdark. It bore the markings of the same MasterSmith of the dwarf's clan... the paladin, of course, wanted to destroy the sword. The dwarf also wants to see the "foul, corruption that has been applied to his ancestor's handiwork" destroyed. The dwarf demanded the sword from the paladin, stating it was a blot on the honor of the clan and that as a clan-member, he was oath-bound to see it destroyed. The paladin capitulated and placed the sword into the dwarf's care, until a suitable place of destruction is found. Not as much conflict here because both PCs want to achieve the same ends.</p><p></p><p></p><p> I guess as a gamer, I felt (incorrectly, I see now) my PC had a better claim to the shield than the paladin... even though I had every intention of giving it back to the paladin!! I'm playing the dwarf as desiring "things" and other acknowledgements that associate him with his lost heritage. This shield was one of them. So, I'm not going to adjust my playing of this lil guy... he can be wrong and make bad judgements, but I feel his motivation if true to the character and logical, given his background and life experiences.</p><p></p><p> Uh... yes, I consider myself a real role-player.</p><p></p><p></p><p> - NetWolf, (player of) Kordache of Clan BattelForge</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NetWolf, post: 625612, member: 7062"] As the originator of this thread, I have to admit that I'm a bit surprised by everyone's input... but then, I'm playing the dwarf and arrogantly assumed I was correct!! ;-) Here are a couple of additional points to add some details to this fine discussion... 1) The DM does indeed have a plotline for the paladin to fill. A mini-quest whereby the paladin is to "gain" the Arms of Haran (spurs, shield, armor, sword, etc) then challenge the evil Count that currently holds power. Nothing new there, except for this wrinkle thrown in by the dwarf. Meta-game so this point shouldn't be factored into either of the character's thinking. 2) There is something of a precedent that has been set in previous gameplay: The party found a cursed, evil sword down in the Underdark. It bore the markings of the same MasterSmith of the dwarf's clan... the paladin, of course, wanted to destroy the sword. The dwarf also wants to see the "foul, corruption that has been applied to his ancestor's handiwork" destroyed. The dwarf demanded the sword from the paladin, stating it was a blot on the honor of the clan and that as a clan-member, he was oath-bound to see it destroyed. The paladin capitulated and placed the sword into the dwarf's care, until a suitable place of destruction is found. Not as much conflict here because both PCs want to achieve the same ends. I guess as a gamer, I felt (incorrectly, I see now) my PC had a better claim to the shield than the paladin... even though I had every intention of giving it back to the paladin!! I'm playing the dwarf as desiring "things" and other acknowledgements that associate him with his lost heritage. This shield was one of them. So, I'm not going to adjust my playing of this lil guy... he can be wrong and make bad judgements, but I feel his motivation if true to the character and logical, given his background and life experiences. Uh... yes, I consider myself a real role-player. - NetWolf, (player of) Kordache of Clan BattelForge [/QUOTE]
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