Heroica RPG General Discussion

[Flare]

I had thought about using "Shadowing the Shadeaux", but that sounded more like stalking than escorting.

It does sound more like that

[Flare]

"It might open some door, maybe Porticullis door, or it could stun us Karie" Arnulf was tight like a loaded grogmas handcannon. "Master Arthur, Lord Boomingham, are you familiar with this technology?"

Edit: Oops, double post I thought it would merge

Edited June 3, 2013 by Flare

[Shoker86]

I know , I know

[Scorpiox]

Come on, Romulus, stand up for yourself...

EDIT: So close!

Edited June 3, 2013 by Scorpiox

[Palathadric]

I whisper to Guts.

"A Raider, Level 16.5. Somewhat powerful weapon at WP: 15 that grows stronger with successful hits, standard Heavy Armor for defense at SP: 5. Has a decent variety of alternate weapons, none of which are particularly extraordinary. I'm guessing a hero who only just multiclassed to his chosen advanced class, as he is barely beyond Level 15, and his weapons are not highly upgraded nor is his money bag anywhere near full neither is he carrying any number of buffing consumables, as is the mark of an experienced Raider.

"I suppose in theory he could help by balancing enemies more in our favor, but I would not count on that and would prefer someone who could hold his own in a fight against the more powerful enemies we usually face. Additionally, his is a role that you already fill, and are probably better at."

And everyone complained when Pretzel snooped!

[Endgame]

"Proggs. I have read about those... You fought crabs.

"Say that again. Go on, do it."

We may be reaching the first battle of 70 today, 70ers! Today is Final's week, so I don't have to deal with after school work and other such exercises in tedium. Huzzah!

[TheBoyWonder]

Wall of text over. That was my first attempt at such a thing, I hope it doesn't seem too bad to everyone.

[Pyrovisionary]

*Snip*

May I just point out the Romulus has just spent around 1300 gold on weapons. It was a good wall of text though. Not to long and pretty compelling.

Edited June 3, 2013 by Pyrovisionary

[TheBoyWonder]

That was to bolster his war for freedom obviously.

[Pyrovisionary]

That was to bolster his war for freedom obviously.

I think you mean war for communism. The poor are free to starve. Sorry if I'm stating sarge's opinion here but He's absent from the hall.

[Zepher]

A lot of the politics of this game actually do revolve around communism v. capitalism. I noticed it a long time ago. It's very interesting.

EDIT: Clearly we're in a post Cold War society. It's universal, its interesting that people from all different countries still have it in their brains.

Edited June 3, 2013 by Zepher

[Scorpiox]

Wall of text over. That was my first attempt at such a thing, I hope it doesn't seem too bad to everyone.

It seems good enough. It's interesting to see a hero with an inverted view of affairs, something other than just unethical methods - must be evil.

Although I would have wished for Romulus to call Guts out on his ultra-hypocritical comment.

[Shoker86]

Wall of text over. That was my first attempt at such a thing, I hope it doesn't seem too bad to everyone.

It's a great post It shows that Romulus have a spine, and believes in something. Great post

[CMP]

A lot of the politics of this game actually do revolve around communism v. capitalism. I noticed it a long time ago. It's very interesting.

That it is. Communism versus capitalism, order versus chaos, Town Guard verses Wolfgang (for the moment, at least). A lot of the bigger plots like these at least have it as an aspect of the conflict between factions.

Edited June 3, 2013 by CallMePie

[Zepher]

The most central conflict is capitalism v. communism though. Wolfgang is pure communist. They even have a manifesto with a rule against discrimination. Everyone should be equal. That's communism. The Houses are, on the other hand, pure Capitalism. Total laissez-faire, total Hobbes, no support for anyone. Characters siding between them are making that choice, and so the most important character trait many people pick is their economical view, though they don't realize it.

[CMP]

The most central conflict is capitalism v. communism though. Wolfgang is pure communist. They even have a manifesto with a rule against discrimination. Everyone should be equal. That's communism. The Houses are, on the other hand, pure Capitalism. Total laissez-faire, total Hobbes, no support for anyone. Characters siding between them are making that choice, and so the most important character trait many people pick is their economical view, though they don't realize it.

The Wolfgang as it stands (I stress that, I know things will be changing drastically soon enough) I think is more capitalism, it's an every-man-for-himself group. Sure they've all been brought under Ulric, but he hasn't pulled anything huge yet (up until the Foundation Ball) using them as a group. But I'm comparing to the Town Guard, not the Houses, so they're somewhere in the middle, at least, until they become a House themselves.

Edited June 3, 2013 by CallMePie

[Shoker86]

Eubric is definietly Capitalistic Olygarchy

[Dannylonglegs]

Sylph doesn't care one bit about economics (or politics) but his mindset is semi-communist when it comes to practical things (loot distribution), if not just because if everyone is equally capable to take on a threat, the party is more likely to succeed. It's actually somewhat amusing that Sylph doesn't have an opinion on "the most important choice one can make in the game."

I didn't think the Wolfgang represented Comunism any more than America did in its founding or revolutionary France. I think they want change and equality, not necessarily enforced-equality.

~Insectoid Aristocrat

[Pyrovisionary]

Has anyone here read the truth by Terry Pratchett? That has an aspect which is pretty much going on here.

Sarge is an Every-man-for-himself sorta guy.

[Dannylonglegs]

It seems good enough. It's interesting to see a hero with an inverted view of affairs, something other than just unethical methods - must be evil.

Although I would have wished for Romulus to call Guts out on his ultra-hypocritical comment.

Yes, Romulus, the ends justify the means, brother.

~Insectoid Aristocrat

[Endgame]

Sorrow is ambivalent to most of the houses (prefers the Ziegfried over them all, though) but can't stand the wolfgang.

Also, 70ers: Totally not your first batch of mooks. Nope, nosiree.

[Scorpiox]

The most central conflict is capitalism v. communism though. Wolfgang is pure communist. They even have a manifesto with a rule against discrimination. Everyone should be equal. That's communism. The Houses are, on the other hand, pure Capitalism. Total laissez-faire, total Hobbes, no support for anyone. Characters siding between them are making that choice, and so the most important character trait many people pick is their economical view, though they don't realize it.

I would agree with this statement.

[Scubacarrot]

Although I would have wished for Romulus to call Guts out on his ultra-hypocritical comment.

What ultra hypocritical comment? He is stating the truth damn it, damn mutts trying to turn us all into commies! Seriously though, there really isn't much communism involved with the Wolfgang. Communism doesn't want a government, Ulric wants to rule, and not just for a transitionary period either.

[Flipz]

Interestingly, Arthur also has shades of that, though for him he supports more of a socialistic society than a true communist society (note that I'm using the pure economic definitions of the words, rather than referring to any particular countries--there is no such thing as a "pure" real-world example of ANY economic system, after all). He supports equality, but also believes that there must be a benevolent guiding power to prevent the people from descending into total anarchy and criminality--there must be "checks and balances" on the power of the people, just like there must be checks and balances on the ones in power.

Also: great post TBW, possibly the best I've seen from you. Well done.

[TheBoyWonder]

I've made a good post, and Docken is roleplaying? This is absurd.