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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Clavis" data-source="post: 4808652" data-attributes="member: 31898">I think of Alignment the way Gygax actually articulated the concept in the 1st Edition Player's Handbook and DMG: not really a description of behavior, but a characterization of one's spiritual essence and essential beliefs. Lawful good characters sometimes cheat, Chaotic Evil characters are capable of love, etc. Alignment is more about what cosmic side your character is ultimately fighting for, not whether or not they cheat at cards. That's why alignment change was such a big deal in 1st edition, and different alignments actually had languages that they could use to recognize each other.That being said, here's how I'd characterize some of the figures on the list.Darth Vader: Lawful Evil. He believes order must be brought to the Universe, and that the way to do that is through terror. Anakin Skywalker: Chaotic Good. He seems to believe that individuals (especially himself) should be free to live by their own laws, and that this will bring the most good.Luke Skywalker: Neutral Good. He appears to simply want to do good, and is not too concerned with bringing order or pursuing his own individual interests.Emperor Palpatine: Lawful Evil. He believes he must personally create a new order, and revels in the pain and misery his new order brings.Han Solo: Chaotic Good, even from the beginning. Since alignment is about intention and belief, Han was always Chaotic Good. He was simply forced by the circumstances of an evil regime to compromise his principles in order to survive. Princess Leia: Lawful Good. She is an aristocrat, and seems to believe in a universe where a regulated society (with those like herself at its top) results in the best for all. Captain Kirk the old series: Neutral Good. Willing to do whatever is necessary to do good, but also expects that others will heed sensible orders from legitimate authorities (like himself).Captain Kirk the new movie: Chaotic Good. Appears to believe he should be completely free, and that regulation and order are hinderences to doing good.The Spocks: Lawful Good. Dedicated to the maintenance of a well regulated universe where rational action promotes the best outcome for all.</blockquote>

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