1) Putting arbitrary words in quotes and all-caps makes your post hard to read.

2) Aren't they supposed to be "bullies"? And aren't "Bullies" supposed to go after those who are very obviously "weak", and shy away from challenges such as taking on the powerful?

It's a valid role option. Which is why Zodrimauk received a title that befit it. He was not "punished" in any sort of rules sense. However, titles can and will reflect an IC reputation that you have built for yourself. In an IC sense, they are not commonly "given" by an Immortal. They should reflect the way the character is seen by the public.

And for souls, as has been pointed out elsewhere in the thread, you are free to go after weaker folk. However, your weapon does not profit the way it would from a powerful, battle-hardened soul. This is perfectly sensible IC.

3) You're correct that I don't think Zodrimauk was cleverly roleplaying a cowardly character- his farewell thread confirmed that it wasn't an undocumented role feature.

4) It just seems to me, that (especially with you being an Evil bastard of an imm) the dark forces would more support and uphold and give benefits to those who are closer to the stereotype of "Bully"...as that is the kind of person who weeds out the week ...etc.

Not really. My character is excessively pragmatic. I could get any schmuck to knock off the same character 4 times in an hour, fresh off the ghost timer, with three of his friends. I'd value someone who was willing to get more difficult jobs done much more highly. My character doesn't really view the 'weak' as being worth paying much attention to, and doesn't really care if they live or die.

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