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[bertoid]

UGHHH I know! >o< I can't stand fighting the good characters who show up. There should at least be some mechanic where they're initially not hostile.

It could also be that Morgoth, having returned to the world, has corrupted them. Why else would he summon them to assist him in the final battle?

[Rowan]

Hah! Who's to say that "@" is "good"? ...there's a new "Dark Lord" in town, and his name is "@"!

Hahaha! I guess if you see @ as evil/neutral/self-serving then it makes more sense. I always play "good" in any game, though (you can bet Skyrim was a challenge) so the only reason for killing Huan/Radagast/Fundin etc. would be....

It could also be that Morgoth, having returned to the world, has corrupted them. Why else would he summon them to assist him in the final battle?

....this.

However, on a personal note, this player is gonna permaquit if Frodo/Sam ever show up, haha.

[Rydel]

I know some variants have player alignment and good creatures won't start a fight with a good @. I think the Hengband line does that.

[Ingwe Ingweron]

I know some variants have player alignment and good creatures won't start a fight with a good @. I think the Hengband line does that.

FAangband has "neutral" monsters that won't attack unless the @ starts it. Sometimes you have to as the neutral is blocking a path @ needs to take.