Question about Fanaticism

[malloyd]

Originally Posted by jason taylor

The question is more about what Gurps fanaticism is. I have a rough idea of what real-world fanaticism is though it is usually applied to ones enemies rather then allies unless one wants to imply that one is rather ambiguous about said ally("Ivan Partisanski is a fanatic but he is our fanatic").

Fanatics on your side are "patriots" or "incorruptible" or something. Essentially the disadvantage is whatever you are fanatical about is worth more than your life, souls and sacred honor, but unlike an Obsession if it doesn't obviously need your services right now, you can do other stuff. It's the crazy form of Sense of Duty rather than Goal or Interest.