Hi. I was just starting a new inquisitor build in Sacred 2, just for kicks, just because. I must say, that playing the Darkside can be awfully ... liberating. :)
The first thing that made me think so, was that, I used bargaining skill and got a scythe, right out the starting gate. With my flowing black robes, I felt like "bwahahaha, I am the Incarnation of Death! Fear me!"
Then, I got my first of the infamous "escort" missions, where the "escort" is squishy, and has a death wish. So, I totally ignored the fool and went about my business of uncovering map and gathering loot. And, of course, he died about thirty seconds after I took his stupid quest. Now, on all my multitude of "good" playthroughs, in the past, I would have thought, "Oh no! That poor soldier! Now I have a red mark in my quest book! Woe is me!"
You know what I thought this time? "GOOD! I'm free of the idiot. That fool is dead, as he deserves. What a stupid weakling! WHY would he even think he should travel with me? I am the Incarnation of DEATH! Stupid, stupid, meatshield! I'm so happy that nature took its course so quickly! BWAAhahaha!"
Damn, friends, this is fun! What a wonderful catharsis!
Sooooooo.... here is what this has to do with BG:EE. I am thinking of starting my first ever, virgin, evil run. What wonderful ideas I have!
1) Despite my Darwinian ruthlessness, I still don't care to intentionally cause suffering or pain to the innocent. Only to "those who deserve it." Of course, "those who deserve it" means, "anyone who insults me or disrespects me in any way whatsoever."
2) I will therefore manage my reputation by opening chests, entering any locked house I please, and taking anything that is not nailed down as a "tax" to the Inquisition. These commoners in the Sword Coast totally owe the Inquisition for their lives. They should be grateful to pay me whatever is in their little shanties in return for my protection.
3) Since I will be taxing the population of the Sword Coast in order to keep my reputation at "FEAR ME", where it belongs, I will of course be helping all those who need my help. And can pay me.
4)So then, what "friends" shall I take with me on my virgin journey of EEEEEvil and DEAaaaaaaTH? Well, I'm thinking, Monty and Xzar, with Xzar probably to be replaced with Edwin. Monty will stay with me, out of abject fear, when he sees what I do his "friend", who is clearly insane, and must be sacrificed to Nature, as "Natural Selection" demands. Monty knows which side his bread is buttered on. Dorn is a no-brainer for this little party. He's the strongest NPC in the game now, and the only reason to NOT take him would be in service some misbegotten notion of "good".
I need a healer woman, so that's got to be Viconia. She will learn to keep her place as a healer and a follower to my leadership, as yes, a male. If she wants to lord it over males, she can just go back underground to her beloved Drow society. We'll see if her "softer" side can distract me from my quest for absolute power, so I can rule the world with ORDER.
I'll probably take Kagain as well. I respect his mastery of the axe, and I appreciate his ruthless pursuit of gold. We all know that money is POWER. I intend to be the richest ruler on the Sword Coast. Kagain will be well-rewarded.
Hmmm, that leaves me with either keeping Imoen, or maybe taking Eldoth. Or Faldorn. Or Safana. Hmmm.
5) Oh, I didn't say what I would be. I'm thinking either sorcerer or conjurer. Probably sorcerer, so I can contribute to our rightful omnipotence in a different way than my bestie beastie, Edwin.
6) I will of course become the new God of Death, as I deserve. Not just the puny "Lord of Murder". I will take not only Bhaal's portfolio, but also Cyric's, Myrkul's, Bane's, and Kelemvor's. I will become THE god of Death, not just "A" god of Death. And, once I completely control the end portion of the Cycle of Birth and Death, Shar is next. I will control Night, Darkness, and starlight. Finally, I will take Selune as my consort, and control the moon as well.
So, isn't this "evil" business just SOooooo much fun? Bwaaaaahahaha!
The first thing that made me think so, was that, I used bargaining skill and got a scythe, right out the starting gate. With my flowing black robes, I felt like "bwahahaha, I am the Incarnation of Death! Fear me!"
Then, I got my first of the infamous "escort" missions, where the "escort" is squishy, and has a death wish. So, I totally ignored the fool and went about my business of uncovering map and gathering loot. And, of course, he died about thirty seconds after I took his stupid quest. Now, on all my multitude of "good" playthroughs, in the past, I would have thought, "Oh no! That poor soldier! Now I have a red mark in my quest book! Woe is me!"
You know what I thought this time? "GOOD! I'm free of the idiot. That fool is dead, as he deserves. What a stupid weakling! WHY would he even think he should travel with me? I am the Incarnation of DEATH! Stupid, stupid, meatshield! I'm so happy that nature took its course so quickly! BWAAhahaha!"
Damn, friends, this is fun! What a wonderful catharsis!
Sooooooo.... here is what this has to do with BG:EE. I am thinking of starting my first ever, virgin, evil run. What wonderful ideas I have!
1) Despite my Darwinian ruthlessness, I still don't care to intentionally cause suffering or pain to the innocent. Only to "those who deserve it." Of course, "those who deserve it" means, "anyone who insults me or disrespects me in any way whatsoever."
2) I will therefore manage my reputation by opening chests, entering any locked house I please, and taking anything that is not nailed down as a "tax" to the Inquisition. These commoners in the Sword Coast totally owe the Inquisition for their lives. They should be grateful to pay me whatever is in their little shanties in return for my protection.
3) Since I will be taxing the population of the Sword Coast in order to keep my reputation at "FEAR ME", where it belongs, I will of course be helping all those who need my help. And can pay me.
4)So then, what "friends" shall I take with me on my virgin journey of EEEEEvil and DEAaaaaaaTH? Well, I'm thinking, Monty and Xzar, with Xzar probably to be replaced with Edwin. Monty will stay with me, out of abject fear, when he sees what I do his "friend", who is clearly insane, and must be sacrificed to Nature, as "Natural Selection" demands. Monty knows which side his bread is buttered on. Dorn is a no-brainer for this little party. He's the strongest NPC in the game now, and the only reason to NOT take him would be in service some misbegotten notion of "good".
I need a healer woman, so that's got to be Viconia. She will learn to keep her place as a healer and a follower to my leadership, as yes, a male. If she wants to lord it over males, she can just go back underground to her beloved Drow society. We'll see if her "softer" side can distract me from my quest for absolute power, so I can rule the world with ORDER.
I'll probably take Kagain as well. I respect his mastery of the axe, and I appreciate his ruthless pursuit of gold. We all know that money is POWER. I intend to be the richest ruler on the Sword Coast. Kagain will be well-rewarded.
Hmmm, that leaves me with either keeping Imoen, or maybe taking Eldoth. Or Faldorn. Or Safana. Hmmm.
5) Oh, I didn't say what I would be. I'm thinking either sorcerer or conjurer. Probably sorcerer, so I can contribute to our rightful omnipotence in a different way than my bestie beastie, Edwin.
6) I will of course become the new God of Death, as I deserve. Not just the puny "Lord of Murder". I will take not only Bhaal's portfolio, but also Cyric's, Myrkul's, Bane's, and Kelemvor's. I will become THE god of Death, not just "A" god of Death. And, once I completely control the end portion of the Cycle of Birth and Death, Shar is next. I will control Night, Darkness, and starlight. Finally, I will take Selune as my consort, and control the moon as well.
So, isn't this "evil" business just SOooooo much fun? Bwaaaaahahaha!