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How to explain being Chaotic Neutral in DnD

7,574,515 views October 27, 2018 0:53

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Understand how to justify a Chaotic Neutral alignment in Dungeons & Dragons using a relatable example—balancing self-interest with a loose moral code. This breakdown helps players align their character’s actions with the alignment’s core traits, whether for roleplay or mechanical choices.

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They look like stoner/skater dudes just stealing some snacks, so I feel chaotic neutral is the alignment here.
Though, the argument could be made that while they're Lawful Evil, those laws are toward themselves. They don't respect the law of the land but their own laws - hence why they don't mind grabbing some free snacks (and do so without truly holding up the shop, just nabbing a few snacks with a clever distraction) - and also act to rescue the shop owner when a true antagonist comes along.
In the end, I have to agree with Chaotic Neutral though. They're looking out for themselves, not necessarily interested in following laws if it means they can get some small nice stuff, but definitely still having a moral compass.


Benjamin was here.
:)

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Pablo Chicken-Man published this 0:53 video tutorial on October 27, 2018. It has been watched 7,574,515 times on YouTube.

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