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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Stalker0" data-source="post: 1305983" data-attributes="member: 5889">Here's my own analysis on the systemPros:1) It give a definate system based mechanic improving charisma that is apparant to any player.2) It allows charisma to be used more consistently, instead of by dm's whim, which I think both dms and players can appreciate.3) It enhances the charisma based arcetypes. Paladins become even more "blessed warriors", bards become the lucky sons of that is often portrayed in fantasy, and sorcs magical nature is even more enhanced (as well as giving them a bit of a power boost vs wizards, which a lot of people thought he needed)4) It makes some mystical monsters even more powerful. High age dragons become even stronger, not just as strong creatures, but as some of the creatures most blessed by magic itself.5) Its customisable, its power and impact can be adjusted by the players and dm to fit their needs.6) It can enhance suspense. A character rolls a save for death, only to miss it by 1!! Now he has a 5% chance to still make it, making for an exciting series of rolls.7) It can invariably cause your players to act more like your charisma. A high charisma character who gets a few luck rolls may start acting more confident, important, special-- just like a high charisma character should. On the reverse, low charisma characters feel depressed, like life is biased against them, and that others are better or more special than them.Cons:1) There's more rolling. Perhaps not a lot, but a definate increase.2) It can sometimes give away Dcs. While the dm can roll luck checks secretly, it takes away from letting the player feel the effects of his charisma.3) Some low charisma characters may feel cheated by the mechanic. 4) It never allows for high charisma characters to get bad luck by the mechanic and vis versa.5) It alters the CRs of some very high or very low charisma monsters, the effect of which depends on how widely used you make the mechanic.</blockquote>

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