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<blockquote data-quote="Saeviomagy" data-source="post: 5214410" data-attributes="member: 5890"><p>I think it can be best expressed, not as axes, but as a prioritization.</p><p></p><p>Also note that this is all set in the D&D universe, so survival is not actually a component of well being because the afterlife (specifically positive afterlife) conclusively exists.</p><p></p><p>A good character prioritizes the well being of others</p><p></p><p>An evil character prioritizes his own well being</p><p></p><p>A lawful character prioritizes law and order</p><p></p><p>A chaotic character prioritizes freedom</p><p></p><p>A neutral character prioritizes none of the above OR prioritizes opposing pairs.</p><p></p><p>Note that within each of the 9 alignments, there will be sub-alignments. Does the lawful evil character prioritize law or evil more highly?</p><p></p><p>Also note that by adding in other areas that are prioritized (ie - cute fluffy things) we can end up with more diverse characters. For instance a character who prioritizes law>kittens>evil is a lot different to a character who prioritizes kittens>evil>law.</p><p></p><p>Finally note that these don't actually dictate actions: a chaotic evil character may choose to never kill, because he prizes freedom, and killing someone removes their freedom. A lawful evil character may choose to never kill because killing causes confusion and unrest. A good character may choose to kill only good foes because they will go to their eternal reward while killing evil foes will only send them to be punished with no hope of redemption. A lawful character might choose to kill anyone who gets in their way on the grounds that they'll end up where they are supposed to be regardless.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Saeviomagy, post: 5214410, member: 5890"] I think it can be best expressed, not as axes, but as a prioritization. Also note that this is all set in the D&D universe, so survival is not actually a component of well being because the afterlife (specifically positive afterlife) conclusively exists. A good character prioritizes the well being of others An evil character prioritizes his own well being A lawful character prioritizes law and order A chaotic character prioritizes freedom A neutral character prioritizes none of the above OR prioritizes opposing pairs. Note that within each of the 9 alignments, there will be sub-alignments. Does the lawful evil character prioritize law or evil more highly? Also note that by adding in other areas that are prioritized (ie - cute fluffy things) we can end up with more diverse characters. For instance a character who prioritizes law>kittens>evil is a lot different to a character who prioritizes kittens>evil>law. Finally note that these don't actually dictate actions: a chaotic evil character may choose to never kill, because he prizes freedom, and killing someone removes their freedom. A lawful evil character may choose to never kill because killing causes confusion and unrest. A good character may choose to kill only good foes because they will go to their eternal reward while killing evil foes will only send them to be punished with no hope of redemption. A lawful character might choose to kill anyone who gets in their way on the grounds that they'll end up where they are supposed to be regardless. [/QUOTE]
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