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True Neutral

  • True Neutral

     

    True neutral is when someone prefers to stay out of the way when good and evil forces clash! Though destiny calls them to assist either side, they aren't ready to choose for they have other worries and issues to handle. Though uncertain, when the forces are regathering strength; that is when they must make their decision or just say "Good? Bad? I'm the guy with the gun!" Some neutrals are gentilian as in having something they believe that comforts them though they do often question things. Hindus, Taoists, Shintoists, Shamanists and Wiccas believe they are rewarded for niether good nor evil acts but rewarded by how they care for the world!

     

    "I don't know how I want things to be, nor do I care about deities. I've got other matters to worry about right now!"

     

    True Neutral- A true neutral character does what seems to be a good idea. He doesn't feel strongly one way or the other when it comes to good vs. evil or law vs. chaos. Most true neutral characters exhibit a lack of conviction or bias rather than a commitment to neutrality. Such a character thinks of good as better than evil after all, he would rather have good neighbors and rulers than evil ones. Still, he's not personally committed to upholding good in any abstract or universal way. Some true neutral characters, on the other hand, commit themselves philosophically to neutrality. They see good, evil, law, and chaos as prejudices and dangerous extremes. They advocate the middle way of neutrality as the best, most balanced road in the long run. True neutral is the best alignment you can be because it means you act naturally, without prejudice or compulsion. However, true neutral can be a dangerous alignment because it represents apathy, indifference, and a lack of conviction.

     

    Detailed Results:

    Alignment:
    Lawful Good ----- XXXXXXXXXXXX (12)
    Neutral Good ---- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (20)
    Chaotic Good ---- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (18)
    Lawful Neutral -- XXXXXXXXXXXXXX (14)
    True Neutral ---- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (22)
    Chaotic Neutral - XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (20)
    Lawful Evil ----- XXXXXXXX (8)
    Neutral Evil ---- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (16)
    Chaotic Evil ---- XXXXXXXXXXXXXX (14)

     

    Law & Chaos:
    Law ----- XXXX (4)
    Neutral - XXXXXXXXXXXX (12)
    Chaos --- XXXXXXXXXX (10)

     

    Good & Evil:
    Good ---- XXXXXXXX (8)
    Neutral - XXXXXXXXXX (10)
    Evil ---- XXXX (4)

     

    The Ten True Neutral Commandments

    A list of Ten Commandments for a true neutral religion may look like this:

     

    1. You shall avoid lies.

    2. You shall not kill the innocent.

    3. You shall pursue pleasure.

    4. You shall help the needy if such action aids yourself.

    5. You shall honor those who honor you.

    6. You shall follow the law unless breaking the law can advance you without harming others.

    7. You shall not betray others unless your life is in jeopardy.

    8. You shall aid those who aid you and harm those who harm you.

    9. You shall not promote an extreme viewpoint.

    10. You shall advance yourself without harming others.

     

    Ten True Neutral Sins

    Likewise, a true neutral religion may list the following as sins. This list is given in the order of least severe infraction to most severe.

     

    1. Trying to persuade others to take a stance on a moral or ethical issue.

    2. Failing to assist a friend or ally.

    3. Killing for any reason other than survival.

    4. Breaking your word to a friend or ally, unless life is threatened.

    5. Needless torture.

    6. Making a sacrifice for someone unrelated to you.

    7. Refusing to kill when important to your survival.

    8. Betraying an ally or friend, unless life is in danger.

    9. Showing mercy to a dire enemy.

    10. Taking sides in a conflict that doesn't affect your survival.

     

    True Neutral and Society

    A true neutral being...

     

    Values his family, but will not heed their requests necessarily.

    Will provide for friends, and expects to be repaid in some manner.

    Values flexible relationships with romantic partners.

    Does not seek positions of authority over others.

    Fits in with their society.

    Supports their nation.

    Supports the law when advantageous to do so.

    Is not concerned with politics, most likely.

    Will keep his word, generally.

    Will take risks if the benefits are great.

    Will not aid family members in need if personal discomfort is required.

    Will not betray a family member, unless the circumstances are dire.

    Has few close friends and would never betray those he has, unless circumstances are dire.

    Is generally well liked by his community, but normally will not seek to improve the community.

    Will support his nation when profitable to do so, but will not act against his nation if profitable.

    Believes people deserve the treatment they are willing to endure.

    Is not concerned with those less fortunate.

    Will not harm others for profit.

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  • radar pangaean
    radar pangaean Ah, yeah. This is the first time i've seen someone quoting from the Gospel according to Gary Gygax :-). Boy does THAT bring back some memories from the 80's. And i caught the Bruce Campbell quote, too. :-).
    October 13, 2011 - 1 likes this