I don't understand the power of the Dark Knights

[Cilia]

The difference between a Paladin and Dark Knight is on a fundamental level: selflessness versus selfishness.

Paladins derive their strength from their oaths. They strive to minimize their will and fight on behalf of others, always relying on their code and morals when in a tight spot. A Paladin's power comes from how much they're willing to remove themselves from the equation to see justice done. They do their very best to be selfless. "I swore to protect."

Dark Knights, unlike Paladins, are fundamentally selfish. Or rather they accept that people are fundamentally selfish and make no effort to hide it. Dark Knights draw their power from their desires - their wants, in other words. "I want to protect."

In essence, it's kind of like the Jedi vs. Sith difference. Jedi derive their strength from control, while Sith empower themselves with passion. Both have their good points (restraint and freedom), and both have their bad points (dogma and corruptibility).

[xxvaynxx]

Still, it's better than having "Fray" go on about how s/he wanted to have sex with Minfilia and/or Thancred, and now s/he can't because they're MIA.

Fray talked about having sex with Minfilia and Thancred? O_O

[Cilia]

Fray talked about having sex with Minfilia and Thancred? O_O

Of course not. It was a psychology joke.

Now, tell me about your mother...

[PogueX]

I believe somewhere Fray says

You little (expentive) we do your quest, we fetch your stuff and we do what you people won't do yourself.

I take this as the DRK is a a class that doesn't necessary do heroic things cause he HAS to do them but because HE WANTS to do them, basically Chaotic Good in the D&D world

Basically the PLD is like mall security or TSA, they (sometimes) burdened by their job but are sworn to protect so they must do it
the DRK is like a detective or FBI they LOVE their job and it was their passion to protect

[Belhi]

PLD is more about conviction and self sacrifice. Their duty can be a burden but they do what they do because they believe in what they do. They suffer and do the right thing even when its not the easy option cause they believe in protecting those who are less able to protect themselves.

[Kaiser-Ace]

I believe somewhere Fray says

You little (expentive) we do your quest, we fetch your stuff and we do what you people won't do yourself.

I take this as the DRK is a a class that doesn't necessary do heroic things cause he HAS to do them but because HE WANTS to do them, basically Chaotic Good in the D&D world

Basically the PLD is like mall security or TSA, they (sometimes) burdened by their job but are sworn to protect so they must do it
the DRK is like a detective or FBI they LOVE their job and it was their passion to protect

Actually, Drk would be more like the CIA. What they're doing may not be legal, but it is justice.

[MilesSaintboroguh]

I always believed DRK=Batman; their way of protecting the innocent and weak may not be kosher, but they're willing to step over the line to get the job done.

[FaerieAura]

PLD is more about conviction and self sacrifice. Their duty can be a burden but they do what they do because they believe in what they do. They suffer and do the right thing even when its not the easy option cause they believe in protecting those who are less able to protect themselves.

I always believed DRK=Batman; their way of protecting the innocent and weak may not be kosher, but they're willing to step over the line to get the job done.

So... Renegade Shepard vs. Paragon Shepard. I can see that. I also like the idea of my character pulling out her greatsword and saying that famous FemShep Renegade line, "Show me yours tough guy. Bet mine's bigger."

[_Pigzig]

you dont know the power of the dark side