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"'''Lawful Stupid'''" is [[Dungeons & Dragons]] slang for a specific way of playing a [[Alignment|Lawful Good]] character, usually a [[Paladin]]. It is characterized by lack of common sense, following the rules arbitrarily without actually understanding them and just generally being an annoying prick. Lawful Stupid players are one of the main reasons (along with asshole [[DM]]s) why people dislike the Paladin class.
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It can also be a jab at the fact that Intelligence is a common [[dump stat]] for Paladins, since thanks to their [[MAD]] they require high Charisma and Wisdom (the traditional dump stats of combat classes).
 
Compares to Chaotic Stupid, Stupid Evil, Stupid Good, and Stupid Neutral. There really are a lot of ways to be stupid in fantasy games, aren't there?
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'''"''Why is it that Paladins, the embodiment of all that is righteous and good, are so frequently played as members of the Hitler Youth?''"''' ~ Anonymous.
 
The answer to that is; because Hitler was righteous and good.

Latest revision as of 11:51, 21 June 2023

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