[quote=@Chairman Stein]
Well, to be fair, in WiR generally the GM/Co-GM isn't a player. But regardless the stat can't exactly be abused if everyone is starting at the same level and then it increases/decreases based on player choices/decisions. I just honestly do not see the issue...
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Favoritism. The GM doesn't need to be involved to possibly see something they'd like done and will tip the stats in that thing's favor. Or someone they really like joins and they'd like for statements akin to

[quote]The Ma Clique shall rule China's steppes![/quote]

To become legit because perhaps said person has positive experiences and may count this person as a friend, and despite technical neutrality may privately adjust things to their favor because "lol so funneh"

Sorta like two snipers who are friends who will pick anyone off in a online game but themselves.

Not meant as a personal attack against you. But the nature of those statements should be purged all together in the interests of proper story-telling.