Franklin W. Cain Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 The rules-as-written ("RAW") explain the disadvantage Rivalry as being either Professional and/or Romantic. I'd say that "Romantic" could be expanded to include issues such as custody battles and/or primacy of attention from one's children. This would fit into the penumbra of "love" but is certainly NOT within the penumbra of "romantic" (at least, not directly -- one's former romantic partner is the rival, but the focus of your rivalry [i.e. your child] is not a romantic interest, per se). In such a case, I would definitely insist that the term "romantic" be replaced with the word "love" when writing the actual Disadvantage on the character sheet. But I would permit this extrapolation of the RAW as being within the spirit of the rules. I just wanted to put this out there, and see what others thought about this idea. Thanks, Franklin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninja-Bear Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 Interesting use and I say yes. Custody battles in real life can be a pain and bitter so talk about your disadvantage points! Could make some interesting role playing. Can our hero make it to court on time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 I might even expand this further into a new category called Social Rivalry. For example, wanting to be the most popular person in high school. It's not a romantic situation or a professional one, but it is a rivalry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin W. Cain Posted May 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 For example, wanting to be the most popular person in high school. It's not a romantic situation or a professional one, but it is a rivalry. Actually, since "attending and graduating from school" functionally _IS_ the "profession" of such children, I'd still call that more of a professional Rivalry. ;-) But your mileage may vary. Thanks for the feedback, everyone! ;-) Franklin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 There could also be a rivalry between siblings for the attention or affection of parents, or between students for the attention or approval of a mentor or teacher. Lucius Alexander Or among palindromedaries who all compete to be in the same tagline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Actually, since "attending and graduating from school" functionally _IS_ the "profession" of such children, I'd still call that more of a professional Rivalry. ;-) But your mileage may vary. Fair enough, I suppose. Another example might be a group of friends where everyone in the group wants more of one particular friend's time and attention, so they are rivals over that friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmjalund Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Fair enough, I suppose. Another example might be a group of friends where everyone in the group wants more of one particular friend's time and attention, so they are rivals over that friend. this could be a common disadvantage for members of an Entourage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Rose Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 I think which Rivalry you use depends on where the arena of conflict will be. I also think Romantic should be renamed Social. As your example shows, the area of rivalry isn't really "job-related"; and yes, I know being a parent is a job. One could argue that the Rivalry should be "Professional and Social", to reflect that you want others (the kids, and possibly others in your community) to both "see you as a better parent (Professional)" and "like you more than mommy/daddy (Social)", or simply one or the other. Just as an aside, reading Rivalry's listing (6e1 426-7) in terms of a custody battle sounds waaaaaaay too plausible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsatow Posted May 19, 2017 Report Share Posted May 19, 2017 I agree. I think you can classify rivalries as professional and/or social. As long as the mechanics work, I have no problem with stretching the definition of the complication. For example, I've used enraged/beserk for non-combat situations ala the Madness of Sparks taking hold from Girl Genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin W. Cain Posted May 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2017 My thanks to all. For now, I'm thinking of renaming (in my campaigns) the "Romantic" Rivalry to "Personal" (or maybe "Personal/Social"). Just out of curiosity, since I don't have any 6th ed. docs, what did they name the non-Professional Rivalry in 6th edition? Thanks, Franklin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durzan Malakim Posted May 24, 2017 Report Share Posted May 24, 2017 Just out of curiosity, since I don't have any 6th ed. docs, what did they name the non-Professional Rivalry in 6th edition? 6e1 p426-427 simply refers to Professional and Romantic rivalries. I think your relabelling to "Personal/Social" fits the spirit of the rule and wouldn't let the RAW get in your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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