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I was trying to figure out a good name for the mass guild. I came across the term Machiavellian (means "scheming"), and i started to try and think up a name with this in it. I looked further into it, and found out where the word comes from.
It is a term referring to Machiavellianism, which was developed by an Italian philosopher named Machiavelli. He developed a test called the MACH-IV. People who score high on this test are considered High Machs. Here is an encyclopedia definition:
Machiavellianism - High Machs
High Machs tend to take a more detached, calculating approach in their interaction with other people. They tend to believe most people are concerned only with their own well-being and to depend too much on anyone else is foolish. They believe the best way to get by is to use deception, rewards, promises, flattery, and even punishments to manipulate others into doing their bidding. To them, power may be more important than love.
IMO, to be a thief in this game today you need to be a High Mach, lol. That is why i've decided to name the guild either The High Machs [MACH], or The High Mach Society [MACH]. Of course, if this doesn't sit well with everyone, then we can name it something else.
I took the test and scored a 98 (out of 100). And yes, it is very easy to just strongly agree, and strongly disagree, with all of the correct answers. To tell you the truth, i answered honestly, lol. The only one i was impartial on was the question about terminally ill people. This isn't one of those "How dumb are you?" tests. There is only one MACH-IV test, and here is the link to it:
http://www.salon.com/books/it/1999/09/13/machtest/
I feel that this name should appeal to everyone out there, considering our profession. Let me know if i'm wrong.
It is a term referring to Machiavellianism, which was developed by an Italian philosopher named Machiavelli. He developed a test called the MACH-IV. People who score high on this test are considered High Machs. Here is an encyclopedia definition:
Machiavellianism - High Machs
High Machs tend to take a more detached, calculating approach in their interaction with other people. They tend to believe most people are concerned only with their own well-being and to depend too much on anyone else is foolish. They believe the best way to get by is to use deception, rewards, promises, flattery, and even punishments to manipulate others into doing their bidding. To them, power may be more important than love.
IMO, to be a thief in this game today you need to be a High Mach, lol. That is why i've decided to name the guild either The High Machs [MACH], or The High Mach Society [MACH]. Of course, if this doesn't sit well with everyone, then we can name it something else.
I took the test and scored a 98 (out of 100). And yes, it is very easy to just strongly agree, and strongly disagree, with all of the correct answers. To tell you the truth, i answered honestly, lol. The only one i was impartial on was the question about terminally ill people. This isn't one of those "How dumb are you?" tests. There is only one MACH-IV test, and here is the link to it:
http://www.salon.com/books/it/1999/09/13/machtest/
I feel that this name should appeal to everyone out there, considering our profession. Let me know if i'm wrong.
