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Rivalry (5R) w/ ex-spouse over children?


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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

 

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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