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250, I have nothing against you personally, but I do believe you're being a little unfair towards the Asian culture.
I believe that the argument to include Wizards was because firstly, they are essential to successful play in BG2, and secondly, they can be linked to asian themes. If Arthur can have Merlin, why not the Qin Emperors and their Court Scientists? And in case you think that there WERE no educated men of that caliber capable of performing the amazing (in the eyes of a commoner) feats, China had an imperial school and held national examinations to locate talented men to serve in the Imperial Courts. Nobody is saying that there is a direct example of mages and wizards in Chinese or Japanese history (though there WERE many shamans and holy men believed to have divine powers in other parts of Asia) like there is to Assassins or Kensai, however it is entirely possible to link the Educated Men in the Chinese Dynasties to the Mages in BG2. This post is still on forming an Asian themed party for enjoyment, not historical accuracy. IF you wish to discuss Asian history and folklore, I would be happy to do so in the General Forum. There Is a possibility that wizards can be linked to Figures in Chinese History and Mythology, and thats what the person who recommended mages(Yorick? Im not sure) was thinking I'm sure. Kensai are not the direct translation of Samurai, Monks are not the direct translation of ShaoLin Martial artists and I'm sure that nobody debates the fact that Wizards and Sorcerors are not direct translations of Early Chinese Scientists, so please be more open minded when dealing with other members of this board. We are all entitled to our own opinions on playing the game.
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