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<blockquote data-quote="mkill" data-source="post: 5829229" data-attributes="member: 55985">I voted &quot;all six should matter&quot;, but I meant it in a bit different way.Each class should have one ability score for the two most important vectors - attack and damage (save DC for spellcasters is an attack mechanic under a different label).Depending on the class, you can switch out the standard attack stat for a different one. For example, Paladins have the option to use Charisma for all their melee attack and spellcasting (and it doesn't cost them a feat).Every other score is not dead important - if you have a low score, you can somehow work around that. However, there are ways to make a good score count, for each class and each ability score. Ideally, this means optional class features that key off different ability scores.For example, if you are a Sorcerer:* High Strength gives your spells extra oomph to throw enemies around the room* High Dexterity gives your spells extra reach and precision* High Constitution gives you extra physical reserves, which allows you to turn a spell all the way up to eleven* High Intelligence helps your logical arcane understanding, and allows you to remember more spells* High Wisdom is a sign of intuitive understanding, which makes you better at metamagic, i.e. changing the spells you know on the fly* Charisma is your bread and butter stat that your spellcasting DC and damage key offExcept for Charisma, a Sorcerer doesn't need all of the ability scores to function. But depending on which of your other ability scores are high, you can gain advantages that other Sorcerers don't have.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="mkill, post: 5829229, member: 55985"] I voted "all six should matter", but I meant it in a bit different way. Each class should have one ability score for the two most important vectors - attack and damage (save DC for spellcasters is an attack mechanic under a different label). Depending on the class, you can switch out the standard attack stat for a different one. For example, Paladins have the option to use Charisma for all their melee attack and spellcasting (and it doesn't cost them a feat). Every other score is not dead important - if you have a low score, you can somehow work around that. However, there are ways to make a good score count, for each class and each ability score. Ideally, this means optional class features that key off different ability scores. For example, if you are a Sorcerer: * High Strength gives your spells extra oomph to throw enemies around the room * High Dexterity gives your spells extra reach and precision * High Constitution gives you extra physical reserves, which allows you to turn a spell all the way up to eleven * High Intelligence helps your logical arcane understanding, and allows you to remember more spells * High Wisdom is a sign of intuitive understanding, which makes you better at metamagic, i.e. changing the spells you know on the fly * Charisma is your bread and butter stat that your spellcasting DC and damage key off Except for Charisma, a Sorcerer doesn't need all of the ability scores to function. But depending on which of your other ability scores are high, you can gain advantages that other Sorcerers don't have. [/QUOTE]

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