To make the game more epic, I've been thinking about giving +2 ability points every 4 levels, rather than the usual +1.
Could this cause any potential problems that I might not be aware of?
I want to reward my greedy players with rapid character growth, but I don't want to create a game-breaker.
The +2 every 4 may be a bit overkill. Especially if you have some serious Min/Maxing power gamers.
That's a potential +21 points to a single stat (10 advancement + 6 item + 5 Tome).
The +2 every 4 may be a bit overkill. Especially if you have some serious Min/Maxing power gamers.
That's a potential +21 points to a single stat (10 advancement + 6 item + 5 Tome).
Maybe if the +2 had to be split between two different abilities.
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Maybe if the +2 had to be split between two different abilities.The +2 every 4 may be a bit overkill. Especially if you have some serious Min/Maxing power gamers.
That's a potential +21 points to a single stat (10 advancement + 6 item + 5 Tome).
I think +1 to two different abilities would be nice. A LOT of classes are MAD (Multiple Ability Dependent) and it would be a HUGE help to them.
Just as long as monster get to do it too, I doubt it would make a big problem other than customizing a lot of encounters. Even then I doubt using standard monsters would be a big deal either.
I give players an 18, 16, 14, 12, 11, 9 array to start, then give them a +1 every even level, so they get a plus at 2, 4, 6, 8, etc.
I do not allow stat boosting items, or spells. No bulls strength or gloves of dex, etc.
I find it works quite well. At higher levels, we simply stop play, but I expect banning stat boosts would be a heavy detriment at high level.
I like the idea, and as a plus it'll help out MAD classes far more than SAD classes.
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I asked my players to try:
+ 1 / 2 stats at 3, 6, 12, 15
+ 1 all stats at 9 / 18.
In exchange for no stat boosting items (spells remained)
So very 4eseque, the players didn't like it and I didn't want to do the work on the NPC side, if no one else wanted it.
My rational is that stat boosting items become a wealth tax for players, and rather bland and uninteresting. But that is my opinion and nothing more.
I have a house rule that is similiar to many of the ideas here:
+1 to primary stat every 3 levels (chosen by the character)
+1 to all other stats every 5 levels
Also, stat enhancement items cost double and max out at +4 (instead of the normal +6). This allows the players to get some nice boosts to non-primary stats and gives my NPCs a little more umph at higher levels without overloading them with magic items.
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To make the game more epic, I've been thinking about giving +2 ability points every 4 levels, rather than the usual +1.
Could this cause any potential problems that I might not be aware of?
I want to reward my greedy players with rapid character growth, but I don't want to create a game-breaker.
My suggestion is that instead of giving a single +2 you give two +1s and require that each of them be placed in a different stat. This rewards the players in a matter that you appear to want and it doesn't break the game either.
Another suggestion...
Every four levels, players can choose:
A) +2 to one ability score, -1 to another ability score
B) +1 to one ability score
Allows for deeper cuts in dump stats for greater roleplaying opportunities as the campaign progresses. Kinda like Raistlin weakining his Con as he gains power.
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Another suggestion...
Every four levels, players can choose:
A) +2 to one ability score, -1 to another ability score
B) +1 to one ability scoreAllows for deeper cuts in dump stats for greater roleplaying opportunities as the campaign progresses. Kinda like Raistlin weakining his Con as he gains power.
I always though that Raistlin just had con as a dump stat at level1, not getting progressively worse.
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Yes, we've used the +1 rule every other level, but not more then 5 to one stat.
Maybe if the +2 had to be split between two different abilities.The +2 every 4 may be a bit overkill. Especially if you have some serious Min/Maxing power gamers.
That's a potential +21 points to a single stat (10 advancement + 6 item + 5 Tome).
the +2 to single stat every 4 levels is OK, but you should rule it that no stat can be raised 2 times in a row.
Some I've seen in games (published ones too):
+1 to a stat every even level
+3 to stat points divided however you like
+1 to 3 Stats or +2 to one.
Some had rules like you couldn't keep putting it in one stat, you had to alternate
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Maybe if the +2 had to be split between two different abilities.The +2 every 4 may be a bit overkill. Especially if you have some serious Min/Maxing power gamers.
That's a potential +21 points to a single stat (10 advancement + 6 item + 5 Tome).
That's how I would go, that's what was in the Alpha test if I remember correctly as well...