On being Feared

[evileeyore]

Originally Posted by whswhs

I have no idea where you get that. In the first place, a failed attempt at Intimidation does not produce a Very Bad reaction roll; you only get that with specious Intimidation, and there's nothing to suggest that Social Regard (Feared) is specious.

Ah. I missed that singular word. Hmmm.

So the question is, in what way is being limited to producing fear problematic? How does it decrease your options in dealing with people? Specifically, how does it work when you're hiring somebody, and the GM has made a reaction roll to check their loyalty?

All I can see is this line: "You are met with silent deference, and perhaps even respect, but never friendly familiarity."

So, as a few have said, you can have underlings and comrades, but no 'real' friends.