Quote:I think the developers (wisely) chose unique markers (Influence/Prestige) to avoid having their heros appear as being akin to some very iffy historical examples that made use of the forfeit of assets part of the judicial process.I believe you are right on the money there, Shayne. Plus, relating everything in a real-world currency seems like it would damage the sense of genre. Superman doesn't get reward money for his actions (or if he does, he donates it immediately to charity) -- he just gets better-known and -regarded. And that's influence and prestige.
-- Bob
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Then the horns kicked in...
...and my shoes began to squeak.