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Then the a question is really on the role of randomization and whether or not core capabilities when creating a character should rely on...

Is it still D&D if you change the core assumptions and structures of the game but keep the label and the lore/visuals? There are many...

Time for the Game of Theseus argument?

It might be a good game, but it wouldn't be D&D. I say this as someone who has played (and run) games with fewer ability scores, more...

So, you can get a perfectly functional role playing game on the d20 framework, without ability scores. I play other games that don't...

A single 14 AND the average of the six stats has to be at least 10.0. 14-9-9-9-9-9 gets a re-roll as the average is 9.8.

Like I said I was just discussing balance and the impact of signfiicantly different ability scores. Meanwhile @Lanefan (correct me if...

I just double checked my 2e PHB. There's nothing other than percent chance to bend bars under strength and a charisma loyalty base for...

All I am pointing out is that if you use 4d6dl as written the results can lead to significant imbalance on a regular basis. It's not...

I mean, would I try it? Sure. But, would a lot of people boycott? Yes. The real question is: Would they ever attempt it? And, even...

I just don't see the point of rolling if you don't really want random results anyway but that's just me. Meanwhile this thread is a...

Before 3e there were very few rules around adjudicating success or failure of skills, at least not until the Skills and Powers book came...

The thing is if I just test D20 + Athletics v DC I'm just doing Attributes using a different name for them. Of course I may decide to...

Certainly the core 3-18 is a sacred cow that could be replaced by the modifiers they generate. But that means slightly less flexibility...

I'm discussing point buy versus the rolling option in the PHB. The PHB doesn't have a minimum values it just states "Random Generation...