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> Putting Words in <CHARNAME>'s Mouth, right or wrong?
Rabain
post Jan 24 2006, 06:51 PM
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What do people think of modders putting words in <charname>'s mouth?

For example, a modder wants you to do X so Y can happen, its part of his mod quest. However the player might not want to do X but the modder has designed his quest so that X has to happen so that shiny NPC can get uber item Z.

In order to facilitate this, modder puts words in <charname>'s mouth in order to make the player choose the right option eg:

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NPC: I think we should go to castle X.
PC: I agree, let's go.
NPC: You will so not regret this <charname>!
Do LeaveAreaLua:(Everyone).

What do people think of this type of action? I understand that the norm is to give the player a choice, afterall it is the player who is roleplaying <charname> and should be able to choose rather than be dragged down a certain quest path.

Do you think this type of action should be avoided at all costs and the player should always have a choice even if it is to say "Ask me again later"?

I am not for or against this myself, depending on the way it has been integrated into the game. Though I would be wary of being dragged hither and yon by everyone whom I choose to join my party.
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Sorrow
post Jan 25 2006, 10:25 PM
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QUOTE(Thauron @ Jan 25 2006, 01:55 PM)
@ Sorrow: I like it when a NPC forces a decision on you (but not like the above given example) - it makes them feel more real or alive. I makes no sense f.e. that Ajantis, Keldorn or Jaheira (you know the types) would ask for the PCs approval before doing something which they consider to be the only possible (right/good) action. But I guess you don't like to play with these softhearted good-obsessed characters anyway tongue.gif .

They can do what they Will as long as it doesn't affect my plans.
If they try to force me to do something, (by teleporting me and my party without my consent for example), they need to be gutted.
If they put me in an ankward situation just like Nalia did by not telling me that her castle is infested by trolls, they need to be punished.
I think that Nalia needs a good spanking wub.gif .
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