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[berelinde]

Always! Stats are probably the most flexible thing you've got to face. And they have little bearing on whether or not folks will download your mod. Personally, I like the higher stats, but that's just because I liked the idea of getting a really cool merc.

Folks will download your mod because they like the dialogue, not because you've got the ultimate stats/kits/stuff. OK, they might do it faster if they really like the stats/kits/stuff, but if you've got a good concept and you write well, they'll download it just to see what he's got to say.

After playing for a brief while with Hubbelpot, I can tell you that that is one mod that will always make my install, even though his stats are poor and he starts at a ridiculously low level. He's just that good.

[Unmei]

You're right Berelinde. I get caught up in the small stuff sometimes.

And I haven't tried Hubblepot I'll have to give him a go lol.

[Unmei]

I've been writing more to flesh out Khail's personality. Khails is pretty outrageous, and he will flirt maddeningly with any female characters in the party. Below is a banter of his first attempt at Jaheira:


Jaheira Banter 1 - Fresh Air:


Khail: Ahhhh... Fresh air! It is a fine day to be outside! Don't you agree Jaheira?

Jaheira: You do not need to ask; you are well aware of my love of nature. Though, I am somewhat surprised that you share the sentiment. You seem rather fond of the city and all of its... diversions.

Khail: Jaheira, my dear, No man worth his sword is unfond of diversions. And yet, I find myself attracted to this wilderness. It is both dangerous and beautiful.

Jaheira: Indeed it is; I would not underestimate it were I you. Your city wiles will not help you here.

Khail: Oh, I don't know about that... My sword is as sharp beneath the stars as it is in Athkatla's alleys.

Jaheira: I suggest you keep it sheathed lest you get cut.

Khail: Hah! I shall indeed. The clever hunter lies in wait.


Any feedback?

[Solstice]

Hmmm... I must say him hitting on the other females in the party would annoy me, and probably cause me to not romance him, but that's just a personal thing-I like being confident that my man is strictly monogamous. And hitting on Jaheira...

[Unmei]

You're right of course, and I can see why you would think that. One thing to consider though; he does it TO annoy you, and he's not really "your man" yet. It would take almost the whole game to get him to commit.

Its in his nature to create emotional chaos. He probably does it partly to keep people off balance and partly to see how they will react. He will test each character in the party. Flirting with the women (who he is secretly not really intereted in) even when he knows he will be rejected is just one way he pushes the people around him. He will challenge the men in the party as well (although in different ways!) lol.

[Solstice]

Then no offense to you, but I would definitely not romance him. Not a chance I'm going to romance someone who's that much of an attention *****.

[Unmei]

No offense taken.

But he really isn't out for attention. He settles down after a while, he is just one of those people who likes to see how far he can push people. He respects characters who will put him in his place.

Jaheira, for example, distrusts him for a long time and reacts very negatively to his advances. But after a while she realizes that he says a lot of things he doesn't mean and means a lot of thigs he doesn't say. They won't ever be buddies, but they will come to respect each other as efficient warriors who can be relied upon when it counts (in battle).

[Solstice]

Sorry, but he would just annoy me too badly-in real life or fiction, I cannot stand people who are deliberately obnoxious because they want someone to put them 'in their place'-that reeks of arrogance, and I do not respect anyone with a personality like that. Khail's place, in my character's opinion, would be wherever is necessary for his neck to be intersecting the business end of Angurvadal.

[Unmei]

A difference of opinion I suppose. In real life I like to surround myself with people who will challenge me. People tend to take themselves much too seriously and I respect anyone who can bring me down a notch with a good dose of humor.

Edited by Unmei, 28 September 2007 - 01:26 PM.

[berelinde]

Give it some time, see what happens. A guy can be a first-rate bastard if he's a charming one. If he can make the PC feel special, he'll have his share of suitors.

[KIrving]

I like the banter. It seems you have a good grasp of jaheira's character. Don't get discouraged, I like the sound of Khail and I think he will be an interesting npc to have in the party. I like an npc that will stir things up a bit without being evil.

[Unmei]

Thanks for the support Berelinde, KIrving.