Alignment

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There are 3 major alignments in Shin Megami Tensei Online, LAW, CHAOS and NEUTRAL, the dividing factor between the two and contains the domains of neither.

Description

Law - Aligned with Heaven and the Messiah, revered by the Messians. Its principals shun the ruthlessly strong and protect the weak. Focuses on law and order, but can lead to oppression of one's freedom. Notable demons are angelics and orderly beings.


Chaos - aligned with the Earth and freedom. Shuns the weak and honors the strong. Revered by the Gaians. Gives its followers the courage to take power and wealth for themselves. Total freedom can lead to discord and anarchy. Notable demons are nature gods, foul beings and oni.

Neutral - Total individualism. Serves neither side or respects both moderatly. A "do what you think is best" morality. Notable demons are animals, incubi, succubi, mischievous creatures and guardians.

Gameplay Information

In your quest to become a Demon Buster, you will eventually be given choices which decide what path you currently walk along. The system itself is not a stone wall, each decision affects your overall alignment by only so much, so those finding themselves headed where they do not wish to be go have a chance to turn things around for themselves.

Aside from being semi dynamic it also greatly affects your disposition when befriending new demons and summoning current ones. The base summoning cost in magnetite is determined greatly by your alignment and the demons you are trying to summon. A very LAW tended person can summon powerful angels while spending very little magnetite, but that same person attempting to summon a CHAOS demon, will have to pay a high toll. Don't fret NEUTRAL players, there's NEUTRAL demons as well! of course either side of the alignment shift will still cost a hefty sum.

Your alignment is decided by the choices which you make during your Acts. You can also donate to the two churches to change your alignment towards LAW and CHAOS. Donating to the Messians will move you towards LAW and donating to the Gaians will move you towards CHAOS.

NPC to donate Messians (for LAW shift): "Devout Messian" in Arcadia.

NPC to donate Gaians (for CHAOS shift): "Pleading Gaian Priest" in Souhonzan.

Note: You may donate as much as you want, however, only 50,000 Macca per 20 hours may be spent for a shift in alignment.

In Northern Ueno there is a repeatable quest from a Guard at X 20, Y 15 called "Wake Up Call" which asks you to do a errand over to Arcadia Pharmacy. Upon Completing this quest, you are offered a small shift in alignment based on your response. It is assumed that the quest "Lights Out" offers a similar function.

The quest "The Oppressed" from a messian in an alley in western Arcadia also offers you some chances at shifting your alignment during the small quest it offers. It is unknown if it is repeatable.

Acts Affect Your Alignment

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