The trick to writing evil is that it needs to have a reason, bonus points if the person themselves believe they’re being righteous.
My dragonborn paladin of Bahamut was often brutal and callous, but the underlying motivation was that if you utterly crush an enemy when they stand against you (Douse the Flame of Hope, his Oath of Conquest vow) then when the more pacifist followers of Bahamut go through they won’t face resistance.
Renegade Shepard in ME is, when she’s written well (the character is very inconsistent, my guess because each quest was written separately and ‘come up with a paragon and renegade option here’ means a different thing each time) is about The Mission, in that she’ll sacrifice the council flagship because they have one shot to hit Sovereign with the full fleet and if they compromise and fail then everybody dies - ruthless, but understandable.
Logs in
Selects Paladin
Always takes the peaceful, diplomatic Paladin options to persuade the enemy to lay down arms
Never get into a fight unless necessary or against a wholly evil, unnatural force of darkness
Redeem the irredeemable, embolden the good
Save the world from Evil
Satisfaction
Refuses to elaborate
Leaves, asking for no reward
Me: I’ve moved countries and want to change my region
Blizzard: Here are examples of documents that would constitute proof of residence, give us a scan
Me: Okay, here’s one of them, notarized
Blizzard: No, we want specifically a utility bill with your name on it, or bust
How am I supposed to have my name on the utility bill if I’m only renting the apartment you absolute trash of a customer service
Next week I’m due to receive my resident card, so my plan B is to send them a scan of it and see them weasel their way out of that one. And if they do, I’m done with them. No RP community is worth putting up with some of the most frustrating experience with customer service that I’ve consistently had over years.
It’s a shame because I can remember a time where the support line was staffed by a bunch of humans that actually cared. Hope they accept your documents.
Thanks for reminding me btw
Always forget the date for that… and that I own the damn game
Douse the Flame of Hope. It is not enough to merely defeat an enemy in battle. Your victory must be so overwhelming that your enemies’ will to fight is shattered forever. A blade can end a life. Fear can end an empire.
Rule with an Iron Fist. Once you have conquered, tolerate no dissent. Your word is law. Those who obey it shall be favored. Those who defy it shall be punished as an example to all who might follow.
Strength Above All. You shall rule until a stronger one arises. Then you must grow mightier and meet the challenge, or fall to your own ruin.)