Category:Religion

Religion in Role-playing
Religion can be a particularly difficult subject in role-playing games because it offers a link to an aspect of the real world that can be highly subjective, causing people to make inferences and draw connections where there may, in fact, be none. Therefore, putting any sort of religious system into a role-playing game (particularly a highly immersive role-playing game, such as a Live Action Role-Playing game) can unsettle some people.

The core issue is that of the barrier between reality and fantasy. In Sidereus, you dress up as your character, speak as your character, and act as your character for the course of the event. This may mean playing a noble paladin or a vile necromancer. However, regardless of what role you play, it is important to remember that it is, in fact, a role you are playing. The Ilith'ari of Sidereus are no more real than the Tooth Fairy or the Easter Bunny, and it is important that we are careful with other players' boundaries when we role-play our interaction with in-game issues such as religion.

That being said, we hope that the religious systems included in the Sidereus Live Action Role-Playing Game will do more to enrich the role-playing experience than to deter from it. We encourage any players who do not feel comfortable participating in the system directly not to do so, for choosing a patron deity is not a requirement of character creation. However, should you choose to select a deity, please keep in mind that other players should feel comfortable interacting with your character at all times. As always, be respectful of other players' boundaries so that everyone may enjoy the game and have a good time.