smbakeresq
Explorer
Why I dislike Standard array and 27-point buy.
I dislike standard array because you are guarantied a negative stat modifier. I have no problem playing with an 9 or less if I end up with one but not guarantied or having to pick a race and use its stat bonus to remove it instead of boosting a stat. I usually play human/variant human so standard array the best I can get 1 16 and 2 14 and cant even out that 8.
27-point buy pretty much the same issue, while you can get 2 16 with human the rest of your stats will be low or below average.
To me both methods limit you.
As always this is just my opinion.
Correct they do.
And about that negative modifier, most players will role play their PC as if that negative modifier didn't exist. It only applies to their saving throws, otherwise it will no part in the PC makeup. They will play the cautious, wise PC with 8 WIS who talks all the time at the table with his 8 CHR until its time to make a role playing Insight and Perceptions and Persuasion check then state "I have a low WIS and CHR someone else needs to talk to magistrate to figure out where we stand." That gets annoying also.