Picorée (Bounty)

[Mohoender]

Hello guys

Long time since I didn't start a new thread but I would like your opinion on this one. Usually, most characters in T2K are seen as wanting to go home. That has never been the case for mine and I usually answer to another kind of motivation: what the French soldiers before the 18th century were referring as "La Picorée" (strictly meaning picking things from were you can).

At that time when a city was taken the men were allowed to put their hands on what they could and that was a good way to pay them. However, it had nothing to do with simple plunder. "La Picorée" obeys strict rules:
- It has to be allowed by the commander
- It is first directed against defeated ennemies
- Second, it is directed against the opposing community's leaders
- Of course, the less honnorable commanders allowed pure plunder and rape of women.

It has been abandoned by the 19th century (seen as plunder) but don't you think that this would quickly be the rule again in T2K? For my parts I don't see no other reason to get russian troopers to fight in US units, for exemple.

For my parts, I used it in game as a way to motivate my team (it's also a good way to build a special atmosphere) and, then it obeys some rules. Of course, what is found on the ennemy is for the taking (boots and clothes included).

Then, I used as a way to threaten civilian oponents: If a town allows us in we will behave but if we had to force the gates, the group will be allowed "La Picorée".

It can also be included in the terms of a redition. An opponent can be more willing to surrender if he doesn't have to fear for his goods and women.

Usually, I don't allow for rape and pure plunder but that's only me.

What do you think? (hope I have been clear)