D20Monkey created this comic which is a study of alignment abuse in tabletop RPG’s like Dungeons & Dragons! It’s pretty accurate, lol! Here’s what the artist had to say:

“Keeping in mind that this chart represents some comedic examples of alignment, I will go on record and say this: I hate alignment. I always have.

In my opinion, people have the capacity to be any alignment given the situation so characters should follow that as well. Sure, alignment as a rule is a helpful guide and not an end all, be all but for some players and GMs it is gospel: No wavering and no room for interpretation. In my experience it is Lawful Good that provokes the most discussions (see also: arguments) at a table.

Commenters: I’d love to hear your opinions on alignment in RPGs. Where do you fall? Pro? Con? or Neutral?”

Artist: Brian Patterson of D20Monkey