(07-27-2017, 09:34 AM)Valence Wrote: Well, the world isn't like that. Bad stuff happens. Bad guys don't always get "caught". Lots of petty crimes especially, get unnoticed, or even condoned by the society itself. The 5 Eorzean city states are perfect examples of that. The world is grey. People tending toward black aren't necessarily going to be doomed more than someone tending more to the white.((other rather interesting stuff from Valance cut, I'm just not quoting it all because it's a long but well constructed post. Â Go read it.))
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So, what about all those shades of grey? Why would someone like Lolorito (don't tell me he isn't portrayed a villainous character) would have to be doomed from the beginning?Â
The problem with comparing this to open RP is open RP is there to get noticed. Â If petty crime open RP happens and doesn't draw a response, what is the point other then chest beating? Once a direct action draws a response, a story begs a resolution.
Lolorito is a grand example of a 'good' kind of antagonist to play. Â He rarely acts overtly, he manipulates situations to his own end. Â If he stays subtle there'll be a lot of grumbling about him but nothing actionable. Â Because he doesn't drop to the level of 'stupid evil' he doesn't warrant a direct punitive response. Â In fact he's positioned himself to where a direct response would probably have the actor fall on the wrong side of the law.
Lolorito is the best sort of example of a RP-able antagonist. Â I wish I'd have thought to mention him in my earlier post.
