Posted by The First Apostle on June 14, 2000 at 13:35:11:
In Reply to: Which brings up a good point posted by Ahvlannon on June 14, 2000 at 11:36:29:
> Which brings up a good point:
>
> After the endless discussion here on the forum, using the Bladesong as the central focus of your Roleplaying seems "over done." Maybe it can play a small role in the background of your role, but using it now after all this discussion .. it's almost cheesy.
It really is. If I were to play an elven warrior sword spec, I'd play it like I didn't
even know the damn thing even existed. You should focus on your own roleplay... your
character's thoughts, actions and motivations. Roleplay for it's own sake and not for
what special quest abilities you might end up with. If you do the first, more than likely
you'll fare better. If you do the latter, you might be disappointed.
> So, like the Apostle suggested, develop your own art form or focus or whichever and play your heart out with it.
This is such an awesome idea. In fact, it's brought a couple of ideas to mind that I'd like
to try. Unfortunately, I'm not the most skilled player, and don't always fare well with
warriors. Also, there is this little problem of being able to play about once a week for an
hour. 8(
> To reiterate:
>
> The Bladesong is a roleplaying tool.
>
> A roleplaying tool.
>
> A roleplaying tool.
>
> It is not a method of gaining extra skills to gain greater PKing prowess. If you want to, use it as a roleplaying tool. And, if you do, my first suggestion?
Skills aren't given to the people who are looking for them specifically. I might be making
a leap of faith, but Excecutioner's Grace wasn't given to Llorenthos because that was his original
goal. Zharradam didn't get a quest form because he specifically asked for one.
> ***Use it in the game***
>
> 1. Don't ask about it here.
> 2. Ask about it in the game.
> 3. Ask in the game for masters to learn it from.
> 4. write notes to master of the bladesong immortal asking to be taught.
> To sum up: Stop using the forum to cheapen these roleplaying tools.
>
> Ahvlannon the Bladesinger, Warder Lt. (and missing that character, now) :)
You were missed when you left, hero. ;)