Subtlety - The art of the verbal backstab

[Morrolan]

I'd like to think, the reason Allanak isn't known for subtly, is because when 'nakkis do use it, it's so subtle, it goes unnoticed. The grit is just a cover up.

+1

If you know I'm being subtle, I'm doing it wrong.

If I get a rep for being subtle, that's even worse.

Oh, back on topic:

"Please, go ahead. Making one's own decisions, and accepting the consequences, is the first step in growth."

[Dalmeth]

Hmm?  Subtlety is the art of realizing there is a point where others are right and correct to kill you.  So you step up to that point, peer over the edge, and then take a step back.  Just because you can.

And because it reminds the other of how they are restrained.

Subtlety is the art of performing an insignificant act that is significant in your mind and the minds of others.

[racurtne]

Yeah, what Dalmeth said.

If you want to insult someone subtly: It's about doing or saying innocuous things while everyone else knows there is deeper meaning. This way no one can call you on it. What was said or done was not directly offensive.

[Dalmeth]

If you want to insult someone subtly: It's about doing or saying innocuous things while everyone else knows there is deeper meaning. This way no one can call you on it. What was said or done was not directly offensive.

Yah.  I think a good way of putting it would be playing a rough game strictly within the rules.  Or maybe a nice game. 

You can be extremely subtle and extremely nice.  It's not exclusive.

[Zoan]

I just realized why so many beautiful girls are in Tuluk: you need to talk and act like one in order to fit in.

[musashi]

So all beautiful women have a certain way they talk rather than being individuals?

Hmm ... maybe sexism is why they don't play in Allanak. 

[Zoan]

No, it's because they're all catty bitches.

[Ouroboros]

I must agree with Zoan. Feeling one's manhood erringly threatened in exchange for social vantage, is a barter few have the stomach for.

[Hishn]

Less derailing, folks. As Mother Gith always tells the githgrubs: If you cannot stay on topic, stay out of the thread.

There is more to subtle verbal backstabbing than insults. Think of a well-timed, witty and ever-so-subtle gossip placed in the ears of another. The doubt, the drama, the espionage of political reputation. Oh noooo.

[Morrolan]

"To tell the truth, I can't be sure that he's got elf blood. But you know all those little things that make halfbreeds weird? Well, he's a little like that."

"Maybe more than a little."

"I can totally understand why, if his great-grandmother was a half-neck, he'd keep it quiet. We should probably keep it quiet, too."

Heck, I think this one was actually used on one of my characters.

[Norcal]

Insults need to be understood if they are going to impact properly. That's why subtlety will never work in Allanak.

[racurtne]

Insults need to be understood if they are going to impact properly. That's why subtlety will never work in Allanak.

Burn 

[Morrolan]

Insults need to be understood if they are going to impact properly. That's why subtlety will never work in Allanak.

Burn  

I don't get it?  

And remember, weapons don't need to be understood if they're gonna impact properly.

P.S. Which reminds me. All verbal attacks are predicated on the assumption that, for some reason, the other person can't or won't cleave your head in. They require social rules, and/or the rule of law.

Otherwise, when you cleverly insult Trooper Malik the scarred, broad-thewed man, he's just gonna stretch your neck and wear your ears for decorations.

[spicemustflow]

Subtlety -  the art of never getting to a point. That's what it felt like at one time.

[Fujikoma]

I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying that I approved of it.