Tao of the Day, a D&D Adventure (WIS vs INT)

[burgunder]

There were once four learned and accomplished men. One day they said to themselves, "Of what use is all our learning if we do not seek the employment of a great king?" Accordingly, they set out for the capital

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[nplusm]

oddly enough, this reminds me of "Real Genius"

Lazlo Hollyfeld has the wisdom, Mitch and Chris have the brains.

[nplusm]

Yes, i realize Lazlo also had the brains.

[burgunder]

GRiN

Ooo, and actually, this ties into something I just read last night, and actually, many years ago, had even writted "Real Genius" in the margin.

"You know," said Rearden, "I coudl tell you - as my reason - that I do not wish to sell my Metal to those whose purpose is kept secret from me. I created that Metal. It is my moral responsibility to know for what purpose I permit it to be used."

(an interesting proposal that ... one of the fascinating things about Rearden is his amazing ability to crush/destroy himself with his own sense of moral responsibility, so there's some self-preservation practical argument against what he's saying, but on the other hand; Lazlo.)

[cirocco]

My first thought was, "That fourth guy sounds like Dr. Ian Malcolm in Jurassic Park!" (The wise men spent so much time thinking about whether they COULD rebuild a lion, they never stopped to think whether they SHOULD!)

[ravenmimura]

not only does this remind the contemplative individual of the importance of wisdom, it also reminds of the importance of party balance.

a great raging barbarian to grapple and subdue the lion...

a ranger or druid to calm and befriend it...

a paladin to stand in its way so that the rest of the party can flee while it eats him to death...

or at least a rogue, who would also have been up a tree, who could keep the fellow company after, and help loot the bodies.

[burgunder]

This is the second thing I read this morning, and what a great way to start the day: laughing.

Thank you!

Paladins are indeed good for that purpose. }:>

[ravenmimura]

Paladins are indeed good for that purpose.

you can always count on them not to employ their high wisdom... at least as long as there is something noble and stalwart to do.