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<blockquote data-quote="Oofta" data-source="post: 9189874" data-attributes="member: 6801845">How long are your campaigns?&nbsp; How often do you play?&nbsp; How often do PCs die fairly quickly if they have low stats?Because for me, I've never wanted to roll for stats once I found an alternative.&nbsp; But I also like campaigns that can span years, and I will typically stick with the same PC.&nbsp; Because of scheduling and other issues I have 1 weekly game but we still play the same PCs for at least a year.&nbsp; My other games that I DM?&nbsp; Last one just wrapped up after 4 years.&nbsp; That's a long time playing a PC that I doesn't fit the image of a hero I want to play.A one time roll of the dice that impacts hundreds of hours of play is not fun for me.&nbsp; If I want to randomize while still using point buy or array there are plenty of options.EDIT: and to be clear, if it works for you great.&nbsp; There is no one true way, I just don't really understand a one time gamble (even if there are significant safety nets) being worth it.Which is a related question - do you truly use 4d6 drop lowest?&nbsp; A lot of people don't when this conversation comes up.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Oofta, post: 9189874, member: 6801845"] How long are your campaigns? How often do you play? How often do PCs die fairly quickly if they have low stats? Because for me, I've never wanted to roll for stats once I found an alternative. But I also like campaigns that can span years, and I will typically stick with the same PC. Because of scheduling and other issues I have 1 weekly game but we still play the same PCs for at least a year. My other games that I DM? Last one just wrapped up after 4 years. That's a long time playing a PC that I doesn't fit the image of a hero I want to play. A one time roll of the dice that impacts hundreds of hours of play is not fun for me. If I want to randomize while still using point buy or array there are plenty of options. EDIT: and to be clear, if it works for you great. There is no one true way, I just don't really understand a one time gamble (even if there are significant safety nets) being worth it. Which is a related question - do you truly use 4d6 drop lowest? A lot of people don't when this conversation comes up. [/QUOTE]

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