And which aspects of his character you're reviewing. I think he's a loyal friend and accidental hero, but I also think he can be opportunistic (with a slightly less bad connotation). Even when he's fighting and the AS want to stop to help people and/or properly deal with the bodies of fallen comrades, he says no, and something to the effect that when you have to get something done, you sometimes have to change the rules.
He's very good at seeing and using new opportunities, just not always solely for his own benefit, but rather his and his people's. So if you allow for it to include his people, you've got a major opportunist who's willing to do what it takes to keep himself alive. Even if he's been expressly told not to do it. (that said, his propensity for not listening to antiquated rules is a big part of why I like him.)
He's very good at seeing and using new opportunities, just not always solely for his own benefit, but rather his and his people's. So if you allow for it to include his people, you've got a major opportunist who's willing to do what it takes to keep himself alive. Even if he's been expressly told not to do it. (that said, his propensity for not listening to antiquated rules is a big part of why I like him.)
How is Mat scoring highest as an "opportunist" on the Quick Poll?
02/10/2009 06:06:58 PM
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I picked "Hero" instead of "Loyal Friend"
02/10/2009 06:12:39 PM
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In tGH he was affected by the dagger, which increased his paranoia and so forth.
02/10/2009 06:22:34 PM
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I was about to ask if "opportunist" must mean "selfish?"
02/10/2009 06:49:41 PM
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All of that for the quickpoll? Seriously? *NM*
02/10/2009 07:08:42 PM
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It's always a good idea to look up words with which one is unfamiliar.
02/10/2009 08:53:12 PM
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True. Especially because it turns out that "opportunist" IS only negative
03/10/2009 12:09:49 AM
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Short answer: people have different opinions from you.
02/10/2009 07:13:05 PM
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Yes. These opinions are, technically speaking, "incorrect." *NM*
02/10/2009 07:15:34 PM
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Or: your opinion is short-sighted and simplistic. *NM*
02/10/2009 07:32:59 PM
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Whatever, mon. Hug it out with your boyfriends over some tea. Or you know, provide some evidence..
02/10/2009 08:34:42 PM
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I think it depends how you look at the definition.
02/10/2009 08:52:03 PM
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Re: How is Mat scoring highest as an "opportunist" on the Quick Poll?
02/10/2009 09:21:24 PM
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and there you have it.....anyone who thanks mat is unethical = bonehead. *NM*
02/10/2009 09:46:02 PM
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I don't think any of the options in that poll "best" describe Mat. The "best" description ...
02/10/2009 09:46:01 PM
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