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Re: REG Issue? Is King of Tyrus a King?
« Reply #75 on: August 25, 2009, 09:13:56 PM »
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poc and kot are metaphorical. poc has been labeled with an earthly group. i see no reason why kot cannot be.

Exactly how are humans "metaphorical?" The Priest class are humans, Priests of Christ are human, I see nothing metaphorical about it. As I mentioned earlier in the Scripture reference on PoC, it certainly seems to me that they will be doing priestly stuff.

the fact poc was designed initially as a priest is becoming less and less relevant. just because cactus did not design kot as a special exception does not mean it cannot still be one. the fact remains poc and kot still embody metaphorical references. 'priests' currently includes earthly and metaphorical priests. kot not being a king just because 'he was not designed that way' (which is still unclear) is not a good answer.

Actually, it's entirely relevant. They designed the card to be a Priest, so they made sure it fit the Priest defining qualities. Nowhere in the REG do I see that Priests have to be OT. In fact, it does say: "A priest is one who...acts as mediator between men and God" which perfectly describes what the PoC will do when Revelation actually comes to pass.

...so why can metaphorical kings not be classified as kings?

Because he doesn't actually rule anything? I think that was explained earlier...

a simple definition would be to have an all-encompassing definition of 'king' that blankets both earthly and metaphorical references, much in the same vein as what priests are.

Again, I see nothing metaphorical about PoC being classified as a Priest.

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Re: REG Issue? Is King of Tyrus a King?
« Reply #76 on: August 25, 2009, 09:28:15 PM »
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the fact poc was designed initially as a priest is becoming less and less relevant.

It is the ONLY relevant piece of data in this discussion, as PoC pertains to it at all.

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just because cactus did not design kot as a special exception does not mean it cannot still be one.

Uh, yeah, that's pretty much exactly what it means.

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kot not being a king just because 'he was not designed that way' (which is still unclear) is not a good answer.

You're welcome to not like my explanation, but there is no denying that your claim I never gave you a reason is flat wrong.

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so why can metaphorical kings not be classified as kings?

Because they're not kings.

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a simple definition would be to have an all-encompassing definition of 'king' that blankets both earthly and metaphorical references, much in the same vein as what priests are.

Except to my knowledge, they're not.  That's why it's called an exception.  You're simultaneously arguing to have a definition that includes KoT, and to have KoT added as an exception to the definition.  I can't make heads or tails of your real direction here because it contradicts itself at so many points.

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if it means anything to you, your blatant mockery and disparaging attitude have little amusement to me either.

Do you expect me to apologize for disparaging your sarcasm and hostile attitude, your failure to listen and your false claims about my behavior?  I gave you an opportunity to approach this in a fair and civil manner, you chose not to take it.  Even now, I am working to resolve the matter at hand, despite the fact that I see no such effort on your part whatsoever.

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Re: REG Issue? Is King of Tyrus a King?
« Reply #77 on: August 25, 2009, 09:34:17 PM »
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poc and kot are metaphorical. poc has been labeled with an earthly group. i see no reason why kot cannot be.

Exactly how are humans "metaphorical?" The Priest class are humans, Priests of Christ are human, I see nothing metaphorical about it. As I mentioned earlier in the Scripture reference on PoC, it certainly seems to me that they will be doing priestly stuff.

the passage says nothing of poc doing 'priestly stuff'. the passage is completely metaphorical. the priest class is human, yes. is priests of christ? resurrection, second death, reign for a thousand years...does that sound human to you?

the fact poc was designed initially as a priest is becoming less and less relevant. just because cactus did not design kot as a special exception does not mean it cannot still be one. the fact remains poc and kot still embody metaphorical references. 'priests' currently includes earthly and metaphorical priests. kot not being a king just because 'he was not designed that way' (which is still unclear) is not a good answer.

Actually, it's entirely relevant. They designed the card to be a Priest, so they made sure it fit the Priest defining qualities. Nowhere in the REG do I see that Priests have to be OT. In fact, it does say: "A priest is one who...acts as mediator between men and God" which perfectly describes what the PoC will do when Revelation actually comes to pass.

and people accuse me of selective quoting. convenient how you skpped 'A priest is one who is duly authorized to minister in sacred things, particularly to offer sacrifices at the altar' and 'Priests are in charge of sacrifice and offering at worship places, particularly the tabernacle and Temple.' entirely. does a nt priest have to offer a sacrifice? didn't think so. priests of christs misses the reg definition by a mile.[/i]

...so why can metaphorical kings not be classified as kings?

Because he doesn't actually rule anything? I think that was explained earlier...

just because he didnt rule anything earthly means he cant be a king? isnt that a bit narrow-minded? what was he a king of exactly then? why is king in his title?[/i]

a simple definition would be to have an all-encompassing definition of 'king' that blankets both earthly and metaphorical references, much in the same vein as what priests are.

Again, I see nothing metaphorical about PoC being classified as a Priest.

does 'priests of christ' suggest we will be actual priests, as demonstrated in the REG definition? no. its merely a figure of speech to represent something else.
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Re: REG Issue? Is King of Tyrus a King?
« Reply #78 on: August 25, 2009, 09:54:20 PM »
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the passage says nothing of poc doing 'priestly stuff'. the passage is completely metaphorical. the priest class is human, yes. is priests of christ? resurrection, second death, reign for a thousand years...does that sound human to you?
If not humans, then what are they? They're not God, angels, beasts, or demons, so what's left?

and people accuse me of selective quoting. convenient how you skpped 'A priest is one who is duly authorized to minister in sacred things, particularly to offer sacrifices at the altar' and 'Priests are in charge of sacrifice and offering at worship places, particularly the tabernacle and Temple.' entirely. does a nt priest have to offer a sacrifice? didn't think so. priests of christs misses the reg definition by a mile.
I didn't skip them because I'm trying to ignore it, I skipped it because it no longer applies. Since the Cross, sacrifices are no longer necessary, so it wouldn't make sense for a NT Priest to do them. Yet, that doesn't mean in and of itself that you can't have a NT Priest.

just because he didnt rule anything earthly means he cant be a king? isnt that a bit narrow-minded? what was he a king of exactly then? why is king in his title?
Because that's how God told the author to write it? Idk.
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Re: REG Issue? Is King of Tyrus a King?
« Reply #79 on: August 25, 2009, 09:56:18 PM »
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For what it's worth, I don't believe KOT is a king. Unless Tyrus is a kingdom... but even then I'd need an explanation.

@Schaef, I agree with you 100%.
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Re: REG Issue? Is King of Tyrus a King?
« Reply #80 on: August 25, 2009, 10:11:45 PM »
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the passage says nothing of poc doing 'priestly stuff'. the passage is completely metaphorical. the priest class is human, yes. is priests of christ? resurrection, second death, reign for a thousand years...does that sound human to you?
If not humans, then what are they? They're not God, angels, beasts, or demons, so what's left?

'human' is earthly. spiritual beings would be more appropriate.

and people accuse me of selective quoting. convenient how you skpped 'A priest is one who is duly authorized to minister in sacred things, particularly to offer sacrifices at the altar' and 'Priests are in charge of sacrifice and offering at worship places, particularly the tabernacle and Temple.' entirely. does a nt priest have to offer a sacrifice? didn't think so. priests of christs misses the reg definition by a mile.
I didn't skip them because I'm trying to ignore it, I skipped it because it no longer applies. Since the Cross, sacrifices are no longer necessary, so it wouldn't make sense for a NT Priest to do them. Yet, that doesn't mean in and of itself that you can't have a NT Priest.

according to the defintion supplied by the REG, the authoritive source, priests of christs does not adhere to most, if not all, of the definition. as schaef said, priests of christ is only a priest by special exception of design...not by definition.

just because he didnt rule anything earthly means he cant be a king? isnt that a bit narrow-minded? what was he a king of exactly then? why is king in his title?
Because that's how God told the author to write it? Idk.

if you dont know, then what gives you the authority to say he didnt rule over anything?

oh, and it might be worth noting tyre actually IS a place.
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Re: REG Issue? Is King of Tyrus a King?
« Reply #81 on: August 25, 2009, 10:31:47 PM »
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'human' is earthly. spiritual beings would be more appropriate.
And who's to say that humans aren't spiritual beings? Being stuck in fleshy bodies isn't necessarily the definition of human, it could just be how God decided for us to be for this stage of our existence.

according to the defintion supplied by the REG, the authoritive source, priests of christs does not adhere to most, if not all, of the definition. as schaef said, priests of christ is only a priest by special exception of design...not by definition.
And I'm trying to provide a possible thought process for why they made it a special exception. If you want the real thought process, ask one of the people that made it.

if you dont know, then what gives you the authority to say he didnt rule over anything?
I don't know he didn't, you don't know he did. It's a flawed argument for either of us.

oh, and it might be worth noting tyre actually IS a place.
I never said it wasn't. You were the first to say that he didn't rule anything "earthly".


Honestly, I don't really see how this is worth anymore debating. The decision has been made, and there isn't much we can do about it if the playtesters are firm in their choice. Plus, it's not like the game is that different whether or not KoT is considered a "king."

*shrug*
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Re: REG Issue? Is King of Tyrus a King?
« Reply #82 on: August 25, 2009, 10:58:10 PM »
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For what it's worth, I don't believe KOT is a king. Unless Tyrus is a kingdom... but even then I'd need an explanation.
Tyrus is often thought to be referring to Tyre, which was an earthly place.

The decision has been made...
According to this post it hasn't.

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Re: REG Issue? Is King of Tyrus a King?
« Reply #83 on: August 25, 2009, 11:01:34 PM »
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The decision has been made...
According to this post it hasn't.
You're right, I forgot about that. Either way, though, the basic arguments have been made over and over and there isn't really a purpose to debating it anymore. At least, not until the playtest group comes back with a decision and their reasoning for it.

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Re: REG Issue? Is King of Tyrus a King?
« Reply #84 on: August 25, 2009, 11:09:58 PM »
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Hey,

Do you expect me to apologize for disparaging your sarcasm and hostile attitude, your failure to listen and your false claims about my behavior?

Yes.  It doesn't matter what he's doing in this discussion.  If you're being disparaging, and you recognize it, you should apologize.

In my opinion, this whole argument could be solved if a definition was added to the REG stating exactly what a king is (whatever the definition actually is ruled as), in addition to listing them, so that it's there in writing for people to reference.

I agree.  I (along with several other members of TPTB) are working on this.  We'll let you know when we have a definition.  I shouldn't be more than a week.

I'm tired of sifting through "discussions" like this. Someone please ... close this thread up.

Done.

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