charwo Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I'm trying my hand at a Fallout New Vegas story, and I'm trying to portray my Courier as Choatic Good, and I'm trying to figure out what a Chaotic Good Person would do with Tom Anderson. He''s done a bad, bad thing, and as a good person you can't just let it slide. On the other hand, even him turning himself in hurts Westside. Taking a vut from the Co-op is likey to cause Tom the most pain, but it also hurts Westside tremously, but it's borderling evil, even as a punishment. Since this is a story and doesn't have to reflect the option in game, what are so other otpions a Choatic Good character could take? Any third options you wish you could have made in dealing with Anderson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubiousintent Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Seems to me you are confusing "Good" with "Lawful". "Good" is a relative term; very culturally dependent. In some cultures it is "good" to eat the brains of your enemies, as it honors them because you are taking on their virtues. That another culture may find that same act "Evil" is their problem, not yours. They are the misguided ones. "Lawful" is much more absolute: it is either permitted or not "under the law". Once you clarify what "good" means to your character, the "Chaotic" aspect determines whether you decide to apply that consequence to the particular situation. This might be randomly decided, or just your whim at the moment. Or how you feel it advances the story. "Chaotic" just means you do not have to act in a consistent manner. -Dubious- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charwo Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 How wonderful. Now can I hear from someone who isn't into moral relativism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboUK Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 A good person can forgive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charwo Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 That's true/ But as much as Tom says it will never happen again, it probably will. The way I figure it, my Courier would do a 20% cut from the co-op, all proceeds going anonymously to White's family. It hurts Tom, it keeps the secrets and it's something close to restorative justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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