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Braggal wrote:

cattoy wrote:

Braggal wrote:

Have any here considered the following method?

Did BobChuck have a solution for what happens if your starting min stats were beyond the point buy limits for the campaign?

I didn't see another post. But I would just have the players remove points selectively until they get to the point buy limit. It is not a fully random process anyway.

So, the GM sets a point buy limit, then the players roll anyway to set a baseline, then they add or remove points in order to reach the point buy limit.

Looks like BobChuck's methods merges the worst of both worlds to me.

Now that I think about it further, I agree. Just stick to the point buy system and be done with it. Why complicate things further?

Braggal wrote:

Have any here considered the following method?

I didn't see another post. But I would just have the players remove points selectively until they get to the point buy limit. It is not a fully random process anyway.

Have any here considered the following method? Bobchuck explained it back in May in a similar forum. With this method all characters end up with the same point buy total, but dice play a role in how the points are concentrated and distributed. Basically - before using the point buy method, use 1d4+6 to deterimine the minumum score for each ability. More high rolls = greater distribution of stats. Lower rolls = freedom to emphasize one stat at the expense of others.

Here is the method...

I like the method that my last GM and I came up with. It's basically "point buy rolling".

He likes the idea of rolling stats (in order), because it can lead to neat stat arrangement and wacky fun. I hated the idea of rolling stats, because you are far more likely to get horribly screwed than you are to get something super awesome, and having one person with super awesome stats while you have crap stats is not fun.

So we, through multiple iterations, eventually settled on a compromise that we both liked.

1) Roll 2d4+6, in order. These are your "starting" stats, and you cannot subtract from them (except through race, which isn't applied yet).
For example: 13, 11, 9, 12, 10, 11.

2) Go through point buy normally, but using your starting stats as the minimum value.
For Example: say 15 point buy. The base stats are good for any melee guy, though the Int suggests a class that could use skills more than a Fighter. Lets go with Barbarian, raise Dex to 12, Con to 14; checking the totals, that's 2+5+2+0+1=10, plus at least 3 for the 13 str. Unfortunately, there's only 2 points left, which need to go into strength, so the final character looks like 14, 12, 14, 12, 10, 11 - functional for a barbarian, but not min-maxed, with a little chaos thrown in.

3) apply race, levels, class, etc etc.

I hate to keep messing with a good thing. But I am eager to play so feel compelled to tinker around as I wait for an opportunity.

I decided that as a denizen of skid row, Braggal is no salesman. His failed business is further evidence of that.

I played a bit with the stats...lowering his Charisma to normal racial levels and boosting his Constitution to reflect his toughness.

Replaced "Addicts Friend" with "Recovered Addict" to reflect his fortitude.

Replaced Wharf Rat with Dump Scavenger.
Favoured class - Rogue.
Skill focus : Stealth

I fixed Braggal's HP and made some adjustments to the character.

I also edited his background a bit. I had to find a a way to explain how he came across all that max-gold wealth.

I left his favoured class uncertain. I am not sure he was meant to be a rogue.

Perhaps he will find his calling through adventure.
I see him as a recovering addict...coping with the tragedy of his recent downfall.
It may be an emotional roller coaster for him at the start - unpredictable - with plenty of intriguing character developement.

He is built as a slippery rogue....at home in the dark alleys and quite capable of doing the dirty work for the party.

I hope you find him interesting.

Braggal Profile here for you to see....and still under construction.