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On this concept of relationships.

I see a lot of emphasis being put on the more modern version of what a relationship should look like. That is, love, romance, sensuality, chivalry etc. I understand that this also changes certain aspects of the game for you.

However, I am wondering, why not have the option also for an arranged marriage or a more business transaction type of marriage. My character (Or at least his aura) is bad. He is a fighter and an ambitious man. He has no interest in love and romance. Why not have the option of a more calculated quid-pro-quo relationship.

I cannot be expected to rule with a wife (Or husband) who keeps nagging for a vacation… I would much rather have a cold an calculating wife/husband, who shares my views on life, that is, without the need for romance and sensuality (That is what the brothel is for).

I do realize that coding is always the issue. So my questions should rather be that would it be possible to go into that direction at some point?

I would rather go without the bonuses than have to role-play something that is not my character.

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I would not call that "Modern". While there were arranged and loveless marriages you will be surprised to know that people did love, were romantic, were sensual and acted on chivalry at one time or the other. Even so, I can see you - like many others, have not used the system but you are just making assumptions about how the system works without testing. Thus, assuming that "I cannot be expected" without knowing what actually is expected.

Relationships is divided in two: NPCs (Necessary) and Player to Player (Optional). The NPC version you need only do the minimal and if you wish to be "Bad" in your meeting of your partner and the way it unfolds then it can still get you where you need to but not without consequences because it will affect your reputation which is mainly what the NPC version is about: getting a significant Leadership bonus. You also seem to be forgetting that you are in a Town where there are certain traditional aspects that must be met.

Now I agree that shrewd and cold marriages were well noted in history and they did affect things even to the death of the leader by the very people he treated cold so do not assume that such things always worked well, and yes… that is built into the system too. I should also mention that many try to interpret medieval history in this game even though there is no mention of a period, a location or the cultural social history - its medieval fantasy. For instance when I lived in Wales I learned about many medieval love traditions that were very common among the Celts who were considered the most barbaric warriors of the time. It should also be noted that ROK II caters for all RPGers who need to get something out of it and not just what one group needs or wants.

Now to explain what you saw on your Character Sheet that I did not release as an update yet. The Player version will have the attributes you mentioned and it is only for that purpose. Players award those attributes based on what they feel they excel in during their one vs one Relationship. It helps Players to know how "Good" a Player is in role-playing certain aspects that they choose. Therefore, to ultimately answer your question about what you are "Expected" to do with those - you can ignore them.

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Hi JB, I think you misunderstood me or perhaps I said it wrong. I believe in loving relationships. I am all for it.

I was just talking about the possibility of having such a relationship as described.

Admittedly I have not tried the system yet so I am basing my opinion on what I have read here in this discussion forum, my character sheet and what the FAQ/Tips are saying. In other words, all available tooltips that should explain the system to me. I did not want to start down that path unless I am sure it is worth my characters time. Especially if this would later affect my leadership rating or any other aspect of the game in a negative manner.

On another point, this game only has three different aura's. Mine being bad, I get the feeling that if you say you have a bad aura, it means you are cruel, spiteful, vindictive and all those lovely descriptions. If anyone here has ever watched the TV series "House of cards" then they will understand what I mean with a more "Cold and calculated" marriage. I am not saying do evil things, but rather two people joining together for the same ambitious goals. I am not ascribing it to a specific period as these kind of marriages still happen today. I am merely wondering about the possibilities of having a mutually beneficial relationship with an NPC that does not need the maintenance of a more normal relationship.

Now if the system allows for it, I will most certainly try it out.

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Belial, I understood you very well. What is ROK II? ROK II is a Medieval Fantasy story you create. I do not know how to emphasize this more. If you want that kind of relationship then it is up to you to create as you build that NPC relationship. Even if you both are evil you still have to meet, marry and so forth… just role-play the 'bad' way in which you all go about it but I still see that even the bad like to celebrate things, etc. You cannot have credit for a marriage done in secret while trying to be a future "Ruler".

You are mixing things. The Relations (NPC version) is established and that is what you read. The attributes you saw on your Character Sheet is not explained because I have not coded it yet (Player vs Player version) so they are place holders for now. Hence, I said you are assuming that one has to do with the other when it does not - understand now?

No, it has five. See: ROK II: Aura. As a Premium Member you can use the option of Multiple Text Role-playing Game ROK II Characters? so you get a more full picture of the game maybe using a Character that is not the same as your current.

Again, in ROK II you do what you want at the pace you want. What you do not control are the consequences, the same is true with real life or a tabletop setting. Therefore, play in any direction you want with that in mind.

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Leadership Adjustment Fix

A bug that may have tacked on extra negative Leadership Adjustment to some accounts was found. I have fixed it and adjusted all high negatives down to lower figures to compensate. You will see the reflection of this on your Character Sheet.

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Thanks for the boost. Mine was sour so I was using the relations to get it a bit lower in the negative range but now I might be able to go positive!

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Town Brothel Updates

Attached to the new Relations feature are the Secret Costumes. We have added more than 130 of them so it appeals to all tastes.

Selecting one here will show it on your Character Sheet and in Player to Player meetings. The Town's Brothel has an option for that and "Seduction Jobs".

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Player to Player secret meeting place as part of the Relations option in ROK II..