Developer Journal : RPG Vault - Shaolin
RPG Vault : Shaolin As the master would say, "Let us begin at the beginning". So, we should start with one of the oldest and most respected of clans, the Shaolin. The Shaolin are a white clan, on the side of good versus evil. As you will see, the game starts with a choice of three white (or good) clans and three black (or evil) ones. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, and its own fighting style. Whether you prefer the role of good or evil is up to you. The core of the Shaolin philosophy is the Buddhist tenet that one should not take life. It may be permissible if you have no other choice, but one should not take glory in the death of another. There are no trophies or prizes for combat with the Shaolin. Any death is an occasion for sadness, no matter how the recipient may have lived their life. In the game, by joining the Shaolin clan, you are turning away from all selfishness, and you vow to give up vanity and worldly possessions. So...