The Will of the Senate - out of character thread II

[Lucjan]

Hey I like that idea. *Gladly accepts the tital of Homeland Security Captain and Rome Garrison Commander, General Servius*

[TinCow]

It is legitimately somewhat pointless for characters with the Student trait to fight, since they cannot gain any combat traits. econ21 is an exception to the youth combat rule simply because he is not a Student. That said, killing rebels is perfectly acceptable... just don't go risking your neck because you can't benefit from it anyway.

[Avicenna]

Doesn't going into the field make a Discipulus advance to become a Tribunus Militum?

EDIT: Wow, this is unsettling. When TinCow mentioned it, I noticed that in my campaign, the same pair of portraits (his and MS's) were Legate and Tribune in my campaign.

[TinCow]

I don't think they instantly become Tribunes, but I am certainly wrong in what I said. I just read the trait FAQ in the Library again.

Student (Discipulus)
- A character who is acquired via the "Coming of Age" event, being only 16 years old, will begin his formal education and personal combat training as a Student. After spending 4 years as a student, he will be eligible to enter military service as a Tribune.
- During his 4 years of formal education and personal combat training, to make the best use of this time, a character should travel to Roma, or the nearest city, and take up residence until he is 20 years old. A city with a Scriptorium, or higher level of eductional building, would be an ideal residence for a Student, so he can take advantage of the increased chances of acquiring useful character traits and ancillaries.
- An alternative, would be to accompany an older relative who is currently serving in the Roman Army. He will not benefit from any increased command bonuses, but may gain military skills, though he will have a higher chance of acquiring the less savory traits of military life. His best choice would be formal schooling in the nearest city.
- In extreme circumstances, he can still lead military forces, but due to his lack of experience, he will not gain any command bonuses.

So, you can get combat traits, but not command bonuses.

Must... protect innocent Gauls!

Or maybe we can compromise. How about, you can kill the men, half of the children, and the ugly women, but have to leave the rest alone? Seems fair.

I have a feeling my next character will have something like the 'Terrified by Barbarians' trait. That would be amusing. I would actually kind of like to play a 'hooting' or somewhat similarly colorful character. The 'Drunken' or 'Foul Mouthed' line would be interesting as well.

[Lucjan]

It is legitimately somewhat pointless for characters with the Student trait to fight, since they cannot gain any combat traits. econ21 is an exception to the youth combat rule simply because he is not a Student. That said, killing rebels is perfectly acceptable... just don't go risking your neck because you can't benefit from it anyway.

Excuse me? Legitimately pointless?

Fighting battles is fun, whether I get any trait or anciliarial benefit or not, it's the fact that I got to fight. I don't think that's pointless.