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Old 09-06-2014, 02:59 PM   #6
Flyndaran
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Default Re: [Basic] Skill of the week: Body Language

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Originally Posted by Railstar View Post
The most mileage I've gotten from Body Language is surviving a companion whose Split Personality has Bloodlust, Bestial & Sadism. Knowing which personality is in charge becomes VERY important then, because one looks at you with fondness, the other looks at you like meat.

For a small-unit commander, it could help to be able to tell which soldiers are likely to stand firm and which are more likely to flee.

When a group of armed-if-bedraggled strangers are pointing weapons at you, being able to tell if they appear afraid or predatory might come in useful.
Bestial and sadism should be rather obvious to anyone. Inability to conform to any social customs and the need to watch and induce others' suffering seem impossible to hide without significant difficulty and/or helping skills/advantages.
Body language might allow a near instant assessment, I grant you.
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