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[@Ira] Since we're discussing restricted character traits and abilities such as Haoshoku Haki, I have to ask: how is the Will of D. going to be incorporated into the game? Obviously, the only "D." character so far is Bogard, and even he's not actually a true D., having applied the moniker to himself rather than inherited it through bloodline (at least so far as is visible to players); would it, however, be reasonable to suggest that perhaps a character possesses the Will of D., but is entirely unaware of it until story events in some way inform them of their possession of the Will?
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I like your eye for detail and noticing the [i]possible[/i].

 I'll let it out since its not necessarily that important, but Bogard is indeed a inheritor of the Will of D. Its possible for those not to know, just as it was possible for Law to hide his true name. Especially for amnesic players or players that simply don't know their ancestry. At the moment the name will have no more affect than a shock factor for Marines and other pirates. But later on, it will have a significant but small part to play for those who decide to hold its title.