Ironworks Gaming Forum - View Single Post - DAO NPC alignments and thoughts in general

ElfBane · 02-16-2010, 09:03 AM

I didn't join your discussion because I hadn't finished the game yet! Now that I have, on come the mods. I can see Sten's behaviour as Chaotic also, but I think it was more a reaction to their defeat, waking up in a strange environment, and not having his weapon. His weapon was his "rite of passage" talisman and provided status in his rigid society. IOW, I think he panicked, and that berserking behaviour was not an integral part of his personality.

As to using ADD alignment, I just think it's fun. It gives you a quick handle on a characters personality without having to resort to psychoanalysis or psychobabble.

02-16-2010, 09:03 AM	#10
ElfBane Mephistopheles Join Date: March 21, 2004 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Age: 69 Posts: 1,443	Re: DAO NPC alignments and thoughts in general I didn't join your discussion because I hadn't finished the game yet! Now that I have, on come the mods. I can see Sten's behaviour as Chaotic also, but I think it was more a reaction to their defeat, waking up in a strange environment, and not having his weapon. His weapon was his "rite of passage" talisman and provided status in his rigid society. IOW, I think he panicked, and that berserking behaviour was not an integral part of his personality. As to using ADD alignment, I just think it's fun. It gives you a quick handle on a characters personality without having to resort to psychoanalysis or psychobabble. __________________ They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706 - 1790), Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759. Iraq and Afghan fatalities: 6,855 and counting. Silence IS consent. Last edited by ElfBane; 02-16-2010 at 11:01 AM.