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<blockquote data-quote="Jahydin" data-source="post: 9803850" data-attributes="member: 6984869"><p>For me, it's not the variance of the party that bothers, but the "happy family" vibe that seems out of place. I prefer fiction where everyone is on edge and distressful of each other as the default, especially when there's historic tension in the lore, so I look for systems that accommodate that.</p><p></p><p>That said, it's pretty cool when a diverse party is put together with a common goal in mind and have to work thought their differences. Ran a campaign where the cleric refused to heal a party member of opposing alignment and always made it a point to chastise their behavior. By Level 4 though, they fought enough battles and made enough sacrifices along the way it was no longer an issue. Neat experience to see happen organically over time and thankful for friends close enough to RP it without any negative feelings.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jahydin, post: 9803850, member: 6984869"] For me, it's not the variance of the party that bothers, but the "happy family" vibe that seems out of place. I prefer fiction where everyone is on edge and distressful of each other as the default, especially when there's historic tension in the lore, so I look for systems that accommodate that. That said, it's pretty cool when a diverse party is put together with a common goal in mind and have to work thought their differences. Ran a campaign where the cleric refused to heal a party member of opposing alignment and always made it a point to chastise their behavior. By Level 4 though, they fought enough battles and made enough sacrifices along the way it was no longer an issue. Neat experience to see happen organically over time and thankful for friends close enough to RP it without any negative feelings. [/QUOTE]
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