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Old 09-19-2003, 08:44 AM   #16
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If someone's saying that on a RP MUD, they've either lived a sheltered life or they're too used to H&S MUDs where every piece of eq adds to their stats.

Not every NPC is going to be wearing something on their wrist.  How many peasant farmers would?  How many merchants?  Street peddlers?  Not many, if any at all.  But they'd all be wearing something to preserve their decency as well as something to protect their feet.

Those who would feel every slot must be filled and those who feel that not every NPC needs clothes, look over yourself right now.  What articles of clothing, jewelry, etc. are you wearing at this moment?  Assuming you're at home, what what would you be wearing if you were at work?  What if you were to run to the local grocery store for a dozen eggs?  Now, apply those to NPCs in a similar fashion.  Would an NPC merchant be wearing no shirt or pants?  Would an NPC walking down the street of a town be wearing no shoes or boots?

On a RP MUD, not every equipment slot needs to be filled though, and that goes for PCs as well.  Both they and NPCs should be wearing what would be typical for a person in that situation.  So, while a noblewoman at the King's court would probably be wearing a beautiful bracelet around her wrist, a nobleman would be less likely to have wrist attire (and certainly wouldn't be using a shield). A tavernkeeper would be even less likely, regardless of their gender.

When in doubt about what an NPC would wear, ask yourself, "WWIW":  What Would I Wear (in their place)?

Take care,

Jason
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