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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MarauderX" data-source="post: 1204220" data-attributes="member: 9990">I am thinking of changing the current PH elf modification stats from -+2 Dex, -2 Conto be +2 Dex, Int & Cha  and -2 Con, Str, & WisWhy?The elves I am fashioning in my new campaign world will have near perfect memories (hence the Int change) but not be reflective or philosophic when it comes to their culture (lower Wis).  Since they have perfect memories, their personalities and attitudes are a direction reflection of what they have experienced around them - elves that see torture and pain tend to be bitter and anti-social, while those that party and relax are joyful and charming.  Hence the culture has led to that of being slackers, where their long lives tend to make them want to put off doing work to sing and have a good time.  There is a certain competition of dancing and entertainment though, so social skills (Cha)and talent (Dex) are prized and awarded with attention and gifts.  Yes, this plays right into the hands of an elven wizard/bard, but that's what I am aiming for - to have a race that is more magic influenced and familiar with the arcane, whether bard, sorcerer or wizard.  Right now I am thinking it's not too much with a point buy system, as they can spend less points to offset the Con, Str & Wis minuses versus getting a few 18's.  Is it too much?  Would you scale it back some?  How?</blockquote>