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| + | == Jeff's Wishes and Ideas == | ||
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| + | The ideas on this page are more concerned with roleplay and inconsistencies caused by game mechanics, with some thoughts on how to change them. | ||
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| + | NOTE: Feel free to comment here or on the discussion page, but I like a clean page with my own thoughts, so you will probably be read and then removed. This has nothing to do with the quality or content of your post. | ||
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| + | == It's shameful to ask for money from the realm! == | ||
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| + | I really hate this public begging, especially in realms where they outlaw looting. People are jealous of their money, armies are jealous of their money, rich people are jealous of their money. This idea of "Hey, anybody spare 50 gold?" - "Sure, here you go!" is ridiculous powergaming. The game already says it's shameful to ask your family for more money by lowering your prestige, and yet it's okay to shout to the whole realm you're out of cash? | ||
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| + | * This shames you, as you are a noble, and nobles need to keep up appearances. | ||
| + | * This shames your liege, as it either says he's a cheapskate, or else so minor that he can hardly support his knights | ||
| + | * This reinforces the "Realm-first" attitude, making people think that other lieges and Dukes will be happy to take care of them just as much as their own liege. | ||
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| + | Solution(s): | ||
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| + | * Easiest - take a prestige hit to receive money from anyone other than your liege. | ||
| + | The number of times I've seen money transferred for other purposes than "not enough money to do X" are few and far between. However, you may wish to pay an infil, or pass out money for raising private support or preparing a rebellion. Perhaps an option where you could be willing to take the prestige hit yourself if you are giving out funds? | ||
Revision as of 12:10, 27 July 2008
Jeff Madsen Sanda, Hyogo, Japan
Jeff's Wishes and Ideas
The ideas on this page are more concerned with roleplay and inconsistencies caused by game mechanics, with some thoughts on how to change them.
NOTE: Feel free to comment here or on the discussion page, but I like a clean page with my own thoughts, so you will probably be read and then removed. This has nothing to do with the quality or content of your post.
It's shameful to ask for money from the realm!
I really hate this public begging, especially in realms where they outlaw looting. People are jealous of their money, armies are jealous of their money, rich people are jealous of their money. This idea of "Hey, anybody spare 50 gold?" - "Sure, here you go!" is ridiculous powergaming. The game already says it's shameful to ask your family for more money by lowering your prestige, and yet it's okay to shout to the whole realm you're out of cash?
- This shames you, as you are a noble, and nobles need to keep up appearances.
- This shames your liege, as it either says he's a cheapskate, or else so minor that he can hardly support his knights
- This reinforces the "Realm-first" attitude, making people think that other lieges and Dukes will be happy to take care of them just as much as their own liege.
Solution(s):
- Easiest - take a prestige hit to receive money from anyone other than your liege.
The number of times I've seen money transferred for other purposes than "not enough money to do X" are few and far between. However, you may wish to pay an infil, or pass out money for raising private support or preparing a rebellion. Perhaps an option where you could be willing to take the prestige hit yourself if you are giving out funds?
