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If I was DMing and a player approached me with this idea for their character, I'd allow it. It in effect gives the character a net -1 to their total character modifier. The trade off for the player would be enabling them to use a non-standard synergized race/class combo for a slightly weaker...
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If your new players are up for a practice battle or three, I would suggest that. You could even include monsters that will be in the actual campaign. As it sounds like monster strategy is a major element of 4e, seeing the monsters before it "counts" could help them enough to live beyond the...