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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Phlebas" data-source="post: 3894902" data-attributes="member: 23810">I still think a lot of this is all down to a question of degree - like most 'roleplaying versus gaming' issues.My take on this is that there's a huge difference between threatening to withdraw healing to make a point, and actually refusing to heal when required. Most PC clerics i've come across know this unwritten rule.If i play a cleric who refuses to heal someone who needs it, or demands cash up front, the party will most likely kick me out - if the DM doesnt let them its a false situation.If i play a cleric who will request party members to attend Maidensday Services to give thanks for the healing they've received, then thats up to the party to decide if its worth the trouble. most would probably cope with 2 hours of sermon to keep the healer happy. If the party ridicule the cleric for his beliefs then they shouldn't be suprised if the cleric dissapears and a new character joins up instead.If i play a cleric who demands that party members say please before healing, or thank you afterwards, then thats a quirk that no-one should get upset about (they have a choice and politeness costs nothing)I don't see why healing should be singled out either - i think its just more common/obvious with clerics trying IC activities that aren't directly related to the success of the group.</blockquote>