A Question of Virtue

I thought was an interesting video where Richard Garriott relates how he approaches the Virtues from Ultima. It’s not simply a matter of right and wrong, but varying degrees of right and wrong, good and bad. In this little snippet, Richard relays a tale of Olive Oil trying to cross a river to see Popeye and how she deals with the obstacles that are put in her way. In this story everyone makes a mistake and there is bad judgment all around, but in overall scheme who is worse? Is it worse to break a promise rather than not helping a friend? Is it worse to take advantage of someone when there is no reason?

Interesting dilemma.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW8toQLEFNo&feature=player_embedded

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