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<blockquote data-quote="N'raac" data-source="post: 6129483" data-attributes="member: 6681948"><p>I don't think "Chaotic" means "follows Law when it suits him". It means Chaotic. This person will not enforce the guidelines of law, structure and society on anyone. He will champion freedom and inividual rights over societal norms. He doesn't get to decide that some societal norms are and he does not get to enforce his expectations on others. </p><p></p><p>From the description of Law vs Chaos:</p><p></p><p> "Chaos implies freedom, adaptability, and flexibility. On the downside, chaos can include recklessness, resentment toward legitimate authority, arbitrary actions, and irresponsibility. Those who promote chaotic behavior say that only unfettered personal freedom allows people to express themselves fully and lets society benefit from the potential that its individuals have within them."</p><p></p><p>From the description of Chaotic Good:</p><p></p><p>"He hates it when people try to intimidate others and tell them what to do."</p><p></p><p>"Deeply inherent in the chaotic good character's philosophy is the belief that most individuals are good and will do good if given the freedom to act as they please."</p><p></p><p>"They resent those who inflict their ideals on others, especially through intimidation, and are often reluctant to conform. Chaotic good characters want the freedom to do as they will and desire others to be free of oppression as well."</p><p></p><p>The Chaotic paladin should be expected to be JUST as Chaotic as any expectation of Lawful Paladins being Lawful. Imposing his will on others, or allowing anyone else to do so, should not be an acceptable course of action for a CG Paladin.</p><p></p><p>I probably lean to the old school vision of the LG Paladin, but I would suggest that any Paladin's actions be dictated by a moral code. "I do whatever I want" does not bespeak a Paladin to me, of any alignment. The Paladin nees to epitomize the code to which he adheres.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="N'raac, post: 6129483, member: 6681948"] I don't think "Chaotic" means "follows Law when it suits him". It means Chaotic. This person will not enforce the guidelines of law, structure and society on anyone. He will champion freedom and inividual rights over societal norms. He doesn't get to decide that some societal norms are and he does not get to enforce his expectations on others. From the description of Law vs Chaos: "Chaos implies freedom, adaptability, and flexibility. On the downside, chaos can include recklessness, resentment toward legitimate authority, arbitrary actions, and irresponsibility. Those who promote chaotic behavior say that only unfettered personal freedom allows people to express themselves fully and lets society benefit from the potential that its individuals have within them." From the description of Chaotic Good: "He hates it when people try to intimidate others and tell them what to do." "Deeply inherent in the chaotic good character's philosophy is the belief that most individuals are good and will do good if given the freedom to act as they please." "They resent those who inflict their ideals on others, especially through intimidation, and are often reluctant to conform. Chaotic good characters want the freedom to do as they will and desire others to be free of oppression as well." The Chaotic paladin should be expected to be JUST as Chaotic as any expectation of Lawful Paladins being Lawful. Imposing his will on others, or allowing anyone else to do so, should not be an acceptable course of action for a CG Paladin. I probably lean to the old school vision of the LG Paladin, but I would suggest that any Paladin's actions be dictated by a moral code. "I do whatever I want" does not bespeak a Paladin to me, of any alignment. The Paladin nees to epitomize the code to which he adheres. [/QUOTE]
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