Re: Atrocity and such

From: Jeff <jeff.kyer_at_...>
Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 16:06:39 -0000

> > Andreas:
>
> I basicaly agree with Martin here. What's the point of having
> bad guys in a campaign if they're only slightly naughty? Moral
> challenges are more interesting and challenging if there's
> a lot on the line. Equaly though, I don't see any need to wallow
> in it. It's there, we know it's there, nuff said.
>
>
> Simon Hibbs

I tend to keep most of the icky stuff off camera -- I'm very sure my p[layers have nastier imaginations than I do. Most of the tales of evilness are brought by refugees, traders, and travellers. Sortof like Star Wars in that we know the Empire's evil but most of the nasty stuff happens off camera.

But, from time to time, I illustrate the point a little more grahically -- crucifying their god-talker or having gagarthi who are in Imperial pay raid their lands. Or having cattle/friends/npc's carried off by Broo. It brings things home. It will, of course, get worse...

Jeff