I think it would be cool if paladins, priests and druids, mebbe even rangers could get a "good or bad feeling" in response to their actions.

If a DM is watching, something like "You feel like [insert patron] is watching and is pleased" or "A strange, uneasy feeling comes over you after you have [insert act]"

I've heard that DMs are very tough on the players of these classes, especially pallys and clerics, and it would be a nice way to spice the play of such a character. Following or ignoring these "feelings" would be a great way to develop a character. It also allows you the player to have a chance to have some control over their direction instead of seeing "Your alignment has shifted 5 points toward evil" when some PC in your party kills an NPC by accident with an area effect spell.

It's yet another burden on our DM staff, but if one is already watching, it wouldn't take much to shoot a Tell like the ones I mentioned above. And IMO this would be very cool.

From what I understand, things like this already occur. In general, I suppose it's up to the DM watching. The problem with making it semi-compulsory/common, is figuring out where it starts and ends. What sort of things does it occur for?

I think I remember someone saying that, On EFU, the DMs prefer character/deity contact to generally be through a God's servant, rather than directly from one to the other.

In no way did I mean to suggest this be mandatory for the DMs.

Only attempting to recommend something I experienced with another character and found immensely satisfying. I think this happening would enrich the RP experience for players of these characters [yes - like me right now] with minimal effort from the viewing DM.

And I didn't mean to suggest that an avatar of a diety would pop up and give an attaboy everyday. :D

Every time you cast a spell and it doesn't fail, its because your deity says "I <3 you".

Other types of manifestation such as visions, etc. are pretty rare.

If there was 244 more of us, it would probably happen more often than it does now. We keep out time more focused on the higher level clerics and paladins in regards to how they are doing with their deity stuff.

it wouldn't take much to shoot a Tell like the ones I mentioned above.

That makes lots of sense about the higher levels.

And as a coach/teacher, I'd suggest you stay away from the lengthy conversations people make when they disagree with a ruling, and schedule a time in IRC or send a PM explaining the reasoning if you feel like being patient. :)

I've noticed when I'm irritated about something in EfU or life in general, giving it a day or so allows me to regain my perspective and analyze it more efficiently.

I think the 2 of 5 times you might send a "vague feeling of satisfaction" are greatly appreciated and why you guys do this in the first place. Hopefully outweighing the 3 of 5 times people want to bitch about technicalities.

Hey, only making the suggestion. It's awesome when you guys do grant us some of your time, so a short tell can frequently make someone's night and remind us you guys are just having fun too.

Rock on!

*"You" in this is not a specific person; just a general "you".*

The 2 out of 5 times are very greatly appreciated when they're seen, and they do happen.

I've had lots of divine nudges; generally with priests who go OUT of the Way to make sure people know they are priests, who they serve, and who serve the dogma.

A priest that isn't making himself known is less likely to be noticed by his god even. A priest of Ilmater that just quests is easy to miss.

A priest of Ilmater who funds charities, has taken an oath of poverty, preaches on street corners in New Dunwarren, and actively works to convert others to his faith is probably going to be easy to see. Of course, so is the priest of Ilmater who breaks the legs of the rich, steals their jewelry and gives it to the poor, all while joining up with cults of devil worshippers seeking to bring down the chaos in Lower Sanctuary.

Both will get nudged.

If you just quest, and 9/10s of players don't even know who your patron is: it'll be tougher.

ExileStrife If there was 244 more of us, it would probably happen more often than it does now.

8) Well, you know how to start fixing that, don't you?

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