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<blockquote data-quote="Manbearcat" data-source="post: 6112619" data-attributes="member: 6696971">A paladin ethos system that codifies specific beliefs/oaths and then rewards the player with a thematic boon when they suffer or &quot;choose the hard way&quot; due to adhering to their code is easily enough done.&nbsp; Its just that the alignment system fails spectacularly at this while doubling down on adding table issues.&nbsp; Systems out there already produce this play at a highly functional level without wonky table overhead and arbitration squabbles.&nbsp; The GM can set up situations to specifically challenge the Paladin's ethos portfolio; perhaps 3 oaths (an example of one might be below).&nbsp; Ironclad Loyalty&lt;Gain thematic resource&gt; - When you back your friend's play when it challenges another oath.&lt;Gain thematic resource&gt; - When you come to your friend's aid and it puts you in physical peril.&lt;Gain thematic resource&gt; - When you espouse your ideology despite compelling evidence to the contrary.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Manbearcat, post: 6112619, member: 6696971"] A paladin ethos system that codifies [I]specific [/I]beliefs/oaths and then rewards the player with a thematic boon when they suffer or "choose the hard way" due to adhering to their code is easily enough done. Its just that the alignment system fails spectacularly at this while doubling down on adding table issues. Systems out there already produce this play at a highly functional level without wonky table overhead and arbitration squabbles. The GM can set up situations to specifically challenge the Paladin's ethos portfolio; perhaps 3 oaths (an example of one might be below). Ironclad Loyalty <Gain thematic resource> - When you back your friend's play when it challenges another oath. <Gain thematic resource> - When you come to your friend's aid and it puts you in physical peril. <Gain thematic resource> - When you espouse your ideology despite compelling evidence to the contrary. [/QUOTE]

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