Ever since I got big into RPGs I’ve been obsessed with character alignment charts. Alignment is a way to determine a person’s character in very vague terms. Under each of the nine alignment categories lie a variety of philosophies and personality traits that more or less cover the range of human behavior.
What does it mean to be one step away from a good alignment?
In this case, “steps” refers to the number of alignment shifts between the two alignments, as shown on the following diagram. Note that diagonal “steps” count as two steps. For example, a lawful neutral character is one step away from a lawful good alignment, and three steps away from a chaotic evil alignment.
Which is true about the rules of alignment?
She is generally honest, but can be tempted into lying or deceiving others. Occasionally the rules refer to “steps” when dealing with alignment. In this case, “steps” refers to the number of alignment shifts between the two alignments, as shown on the following diagram. Note that diagonal “steps” count as two steps.
Which is better neutral alignment or chaotic alignment?
Characters with a Neutral alignment may see themselves as superior to Lawful and Chaotic aligned characters because in not taking sides, they are the only alignment with true freedom to decide. Chaotic aligned characters aren’t random in their actions. Instead, they are simply the opposite side of the ethics spectrum to Lawful characters.
Who is the dominant inhabitant of the correct alignment plane?
The creature is the dominant inhabitant of the correct alignment plane (according to the Manual of the Planes). The Greyhawk (default setting for D&D 3.5) cosmology lists the Outer Planes that are keyed to the nine alignments. The creature has the appropriate alignment subtypes – an iconic Lawful Good creature is both (Lawful) and (Good).
