Re: Re: [Adonthell-general] Sects and Factions

[Nils Fohrbeck]

address@hidden schrieb am 23.08.02 11:41:05:
> On Fri, 23 Aug 2002 10:46:03 +0200 Nils Fohrbeck wrote:
> 
> > Actually I was trying to describe somethink like that (not very
> > successful I must admit). What I meant with combining factions and
> > alignment was that we can use the same programm code and game
> > mechanics for both general alignment as well as faction alignment
> > (which means for faction alignment we would also have a number from -5
> > to +5). That way we do not need any extra coding, and the player (as
> > well as other developers) can easyly make his own factions.
> 
> Right. Still, I think we shouldn't apply too strict rules in the case of
> faction alignment. Especially joining a faction might depend on more
> than the alignment. If a faction is for Dwarves only, your alignment can
> be as high as it will, you won't be able to join unless you are a Dwarf.
> 
> 
> I also think that we should handle it similar than we plan to do with
> the plot. A character that only behaved good so far won't get the same
> opportunities as an evil one and vice versa. For example, a character
> with guard-alignment 2 may still join the thieves, one with
> guard-alignment 5 may not. It simply wouldn't make any sense (unless
> he's schizophrenic).
> 
> Also, as I see it, all these faction alignments are constantly changing
> with the player's actions, no matter whether he's a member or not. If
> you kill wild animals, your ranger-alignment would slowly decrease for
> example. 
> 
> 
> All in all, I think those different faction-alignments are a very good
> way to describe a character's nature. They'll be very useful for all
> kinds of stuff. I guess they could even replace the ordinary alignment
> value. After all, a character's peronality isn't one-dimensional. And
> those faction-alignments would cover all game-relevant aspects of that
> personality. If we make proper use of them, this should allow a gameplay
> that is really tailored to a player's style of playing. A thief would
> find other quests and ways through the plot than a paladin. And for a
> necromancer it will be different again. And of course there will be many
> mixtures and all shades of grey. I really love that idea :).
> 
> Maybe you want to add a section about this to the rules draft, Nils? And
> we could also apply these things to 0.4 plot (if everybody agrees with
> them).
> 
> Kai
>

I candefinately add a section to the rules. The only problem is that I will 
move next weekend. So I don't have too much time right now. I hope that next 
month I will have more time for adonthell. I still have to do an item list as 
well (I wanted to do this for a long time). But one thing is sure: Faction 
alignment rules! (and yes, we might really want to leave the other alignment 
away (let us see what the others think) since it is fairly unrealistic anyways).

Nils
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