If you fault the writing for not making an attempt to rationalize or intellectualize choices that are purely psychotic or at the very least the choices of a sociopath, then that's the problem. If you play a completely evil character and can justify the actions of your character all of the time, then something is wrong. With you... If you are gaming it for dark side points, that's also the problem. They are decisions you should be making, not points to gain. Turn off the indicator and play it like the choices were yours. And if you are still making those purely evil decisions, then evaluate your life a little bit. I submit that true evil goes far beyond a character thinking he or she is doing the right thing and simply having a flaw. Over the top evil is pulp - there isn't a "smart" way to write it. There's no justification or rationalization for always doing the worst possible wrong thing. Nobody said you would get maximum fun by always choosing the most evil options.

I LOL'd. Best post I've read all day.