[Ansteorra-rapier] Advisory Roll (longish)

[James Crouchet]

Chris Backus wrote:
>
> Anyone can gain standing and influence with me, by earning it.  If Joe
> Shmoe tells me his opinion in an informal circle, I'll probably pay it
> some small amount of attention.  If however, Joe has impressed me
> through being around a lot, fighting well, and being a "right thinking
> dude" (is that Alden's?), I'll probably take his opinion into account
> much greater.  Take that far enough and I think that's why most people
> eventually are brought into the circle, they've gained the respect and
> attention of enough people, both inside and outside that they're
> already an influence before they're formally brought in.  Eventually
> it's just formalized, that's all.

SHHHSSHHHHHSSHHHH!!!!!

Oh God, hush!!

Tivar, do something quick! Hawkins is giving away the Secret
Knowledge!

;-)

Dore