[X] Plan: A Rarefied Mind
Brighter Flames (ASOIAF/AU)
- Thread starter Mazrick
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WhoTheHeckity
But no one ever asks HowTheHeckity
- Location
- Murica 🦅
[X] Plan Warlord
- Location
- USA
In Maz quests we've generally been a monster of a warrior. A person that can fuck up scores of people all by ourselves. Being an intellectual first and foremost would be a first I believe. (yes folks, I'm not counting Maz quests that barely got started before dying ;p) I don't believe that it'll make things a bit too easy. Some things will be easier like learning stuff and getting good at scheming/command/etc but we'll still have to work for it. And we'll be challenged in different ways. Like I wouldn't ever want us to fight Robert no matter how hard we push ourselves to get good at fighting. His base physical stats will outstrip us. We'll potentially face brilliant foes in the likes of Varys. We don't even yet know just how we'll use our brilliance. For all we know it can go into running a fief smh.
[X] Plan Warlord
- Location
- The Void
Maz says on discord "Vote will be open until sunday. Should have a rolls session that evening."
[X] Plan: A Rarefied Mind
Corvus Black
The Inestimable
- Location
- England
[X] Plan Maegor the Temperate
-[X] Appealing
-[X] Sharp
-[X] Paragon
-[X] Valor
-[X] Temperance
-[X] Indulgence
Get that big Maegor build and mastery of arms but none of the cruelness. Likes a drink and a good time but can reign himself in.
-[X] Appealing
-[X] Sharp
-[X] Paragon
-[X] Valor
-[X] Temperance
-[X] Indulgence
Get that big Maegor build and mastery of arms but none of the cruelness. Likes a drink and a good time but can reign himself in.
- Location
- USA
Fuck it, might as well go for that martial beast setup again.
[X] Plan Maegor the Temperate
- Pronouns
- He
[X] Plan Like Father Like Son
Aabcehmu
Confusion as a Natural State of Being
- Location
- Aurora, CO
- Pronouns
- Any/All
That plan sadly doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell. I've switched to Rarefied Mind, since it's the only one in the running at the moment that doesn't have any Vices. If you're more interested in having higher charisma, then Warlord is what you want.
Vices are the best part. And really, what Lord doesn't like to indulge themselves here and there?
Much like Littlefinger, having both Brilliant and Appealing will probably go a long way towards minimizing our flaw or putting it out of sight from others. Someone that smart should know when and where is the best time to indulge.
Being a Gifted warrior with Valor and strong Convictions also makes us an admirable enough guy that I really don't see us getting too much critiscism for partying a little hard.
As long as we don't get hit with the super-OP Depression Drawback, like Robert (the man is listed as being the best in TWO of the three categories) or Tyrion (another dude with Brilliant and Indulgence) then we should be aces.
Much like Littlefinger, having both Brilliant and Appealing will probably go a long way towards minimizing our flaw or putting it out of sight from others. Someone that smart should know when and where is the best time to indulge.
Being a Gifted warrior with Valor and strong Convictions also makes us an admirable enough guy that I really don't see us getting too much critiscism for partying a little hard.
As long as we don't get hit with the super-OP Depression Drawback, like Robert (the man is listed as being the best in TWO of the three categories) or Tyrion (another dude with Brilliant and Indulgence) then we should be aces.
Corvus Black
The Inestimable
- Location
- England
Second in Intelligence too if the given example for Sharp is Ned being a good commander.
blackshadow111
Happy Helpful Grenade
- Location
- India
Man, the new plan is very interesting, playing to our strengths, too.
... nah. Not ready to give up on Conviction and don't even want Temperance. I'd love a protag who actually enjoys life, even if it goes overboard.
... nah. Not ready to give up on Conviction and don't even want Temperance. I'd love a protag who actually enjoys life, even if it goes overboard.
- Location
- The Void
I think Temperance helps cover one of the greatest weaknesses of the Targs, they never lack for passion.
blackshadow111
Happy Helpful Grenade
- Location
- India
'helps cover one of the greatest weaknesses' is a very strange way to put 'takes away the most interesting parts'.
Corvus Black
The Inestimable
- Location
- England
Tywin would have the Temperance trait according to Maz on discord:
"For full Tywin you'd prolly pick up Temperance, Conviction, and Cruelty. Tywin has enough Temperance to not succumb to his base desires
He has a deep cruelty when dealing with perceived slights"
blackshadow111
Happy Helpful Grenade
- Location
- India
Okay? Cruelty is a non-starter for me from the beginning, and Conviction is going to be sorely needed in order to get anywhere. I just don't care about Temperance. A protagonist who maybe drinks too much, chases tail, actually lives? Versus Shiny Saint Symeon 2.0? Yes please.
Or I guess I could put it another way. Tyrion/Robert >>> Tywin.
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Corvus Black
The Inestimable
- Location
- England
I am saying that Temperance won't completely drown out Indulgence like you fear since even with that trait Tywin is still one of the cruellest lords in the seven kingdoms. Openly and proudly at that.
blackshadow111
Happy Helpful Grenade
- Location
- India
I see.
I mean, I don't dislike your plan, tbh. It's fine. More than fine, it's great.
But Brilliant + Conviction + Indulgence (without Temperance) to me looks like Tony Stark and I can't give up on that.