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We all know that leads to blindess.

"Attributes don't matter until you have to make a roll that uses them." Why are attributes and HP different?

Agreed. As I said upthread, your attributes can be a rich source of material for roleplaying, but they are not necessary.

So...what does that mean, in practice? How does an elf act that is different from, say, humans? Which raises another question: are...

Yes, at this point, your opinion is well documented. I’m just pointing to games that still have potentially deep roleplaying despite...

This is also not the D&D specific subforum.

Actually, it can mean exactly that! I’ve played several games over the last few years that don’t actually have character attributes of...

An 8 Int is slightly below average. I played an 8 Int rogue in 4e. He was uneducated and intellectually incurious, and I told the DM...

We've both posted in these threads for years. You're perfectly aware that I'm presenting my opinion as opinion. None of us are...

See, this is exactly what I mean. You have a very specific idea of what stats mean, and now that it's your opinion and not someone...

I really don't think GMs or other players at the table should be auditing one's roleplaying performance.

Well, yes, but that's because you think modeling is a prerequisite for engaging RPG play. I do not share that viewpoint.

I'd disagree. If we're talking about the theory and design of RPGs then a well-considered take on what stats are and do is very much...

Respect for something you can see is well done but not for you is a great thing, and helps make the world a more interesting and...

IQ is nearly useless as a model for intelligence. I feel like we've hit 88 miles an hour and gone back in time to 1973 for our...