If it was obvious, I wouldn't have asked the question. A newbie could go to the Lyceum, research the villages history, and rattle off names and situations. In fact, it's often required of an applicant. But many never mention those names again. I always found Fhaen to be roleplaying, and that pbf comment didn't mention a lack of roleplaying. It mentioned a lack of role. Big difference. Lack of mage kills isn't something you want to see from an applicant or villager, but I don't see how it ties into knowing the villages history.

I see what you're trying to get at, but I really don't agree with it. And I'm not saying the pbf comment is horrendous, just that it's sort of nebulous to me. Which happens in pbf comments, they're often quick and spur of the moment.