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<blockquote data-quote="Barendd Nobeard" data-source="post: 1051836" data-attributes="member: 960">Re: reIf the DM can handle an &quot;unbalanced&quot; group, it's not a problem.In our current group, the DM used a rather odd method for character creation.&nbsp; We each rolled one sets of stats for ourselves.&nbsp; If the set didn't contain an 18, roll again.&nbsp; And keep rolling, until you have a stat set with an 18.&nbsp; Now, pick any one of your sets to use.I had to pass on my set with the 18, because the other scores were total crap.&nbsp; But the set I finally settled on was rather odd.&nbsp; I now have a STR = 5 and CHA = 7 for my gnomish rogue.&nbsp; Whereas, most of the other party members seem to have 12+ in most stats, with an 18.How do I compesate?&nbsp; I play a rogue.&nbsp; I don't do front line fighter stuff, unless I can flank for the sneak attack damage.&nbsp; I stand in the back, and hurl items out of my bag of tricks.&nbsp; I use a crossbow.&nbsp; I took Weapon Finesse: Dagger for a feat in case I have to get in melee (that makes a huge difference when your STR = 5 and your DEX = 16 <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f600.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":D" title="Big grin&nbsp; &nbsp; :D"&nbsp; data-smilie="8"data-shortname=":D" /> ).The DM placed a set of magical lock picks in one dungeon.&nbsp; They add +3 (instead of the usual +2 for masterwork lock picks).&nbsp; But they also allow my rogue to take damage to make up the difference on certain Open Lock skill checks.&nbsp; With a CON = 14 and near max h.p., he's a tough little bugger who can take a little extra damage to help the party get past that lock....So, as long as you're comfortable with an &quot;unbalanced&quot; party, it doesn't have to be a problem.&nbsp; Just give each character a place to shine occasionally, stress team work, and have fun.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Barendd Nobeard, post: 1051836, member: 960"] [b]Re: re[/b] If the DM can handle an "unbalanced" group, it's not a problem. In our current group, the DM used a rather odd method for character creation. We each rolled one sets of stats for ourselves. If the set didn't contain an 18, roll again. And keep rolling, until you have a stat set with an 18. Now, pick any one of your sets to use. I had to pass on my set with the 18, because the other scores were total crap. But the set I finally settled on was rather odd. I now have a STR = 5 and CHA = 7 for my gnomish rogue. Whereas, most of the other party members seem to have 12+ in most stats, with an 18. How do I compesate? I play a rogue. I don't do front line fighter stuff, unless I can flank for the sneak attack damage. I stand in the back, and hurl items out of my bag of tricks. I use a crossbow. I took [i]Weapon Finesse: Dagger[/i] for a feat in case I have to get in melee (that makes a huge difference when your STR = 5 and your DEX = 16 :D ). The DM placed a set of magical lock picks in one dungeon. They add +3 (instead of the usual +2 for masterwork lock picks). But they also allow my rogue to take damage to make up the difference on certain Open Lock skill checks. With a CON = 14 and near max h.p., he's a tough little bugger who can take a little extra damage to help the party get past that lock.... So, as long as you're comfortable with an "unbalanced" party, it doesn't have to be a problem. Just give each character a place to shine occasionally, stress team work, and have fun. [/QUOTE]

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