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<blockquote data-quote="Solvarn" data-source="post: 5211933" data-attributes="member: 59666">It all really depends on how random the random rolling is. The point is that there are mechanical options that have been balanced on the assumption that there is a 22 stat buy. Certain options and combinations become open that should otherwise be impossible or penalized based upon sacrificing ability scores. For example, a paladin in point buy that puts a 16 (before racial mods) in Str and Cha can use feats to get higher damage on Divine Challenge, but is penalized by the powers with Wisdom as a secondary stat not being effective. If Wisdom is also a 16, then that penalty is gone and effectively you just have a character with a higher Divine Challenge, based on the math.&nbsp;There are numerous examples that can be named. &nbsp;Everyone is different, but in my opinion you forced to spend more time on balance for something that really isn't that great a benefit compared to the work involved. I am a busy person, when I'm DMing I only have a certain amount of time to prepare stuff. It's important that you take the shortcuts when you can, and that you don't unnecessarily complicate your game, unless it is going to increase the fun of all the people involved. I can probably list like ten activities that a DM would be better off utilizing time on than dealing with the math of introducing variables into a static equation.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Solvarn, post: 5211933, member: 59666"] It all really depends on how random the random rolling is. The point is that there are mechanical options that have been balanced on the assumption that there is a 22 stat buy. Certain options and combinations become open that should otherwise be impossible or penalized based upon sacrificing ability scores. For example, a paladin in point buy that puts a 16 (before racial mods) in Str and Cha can use feats to get higher damage on Divine Challenge, but is penalized by the powers with Wisdom as a secondary stat not being effective. If Wisdom is also a 16, then that penalty is gone and effectively you just have a character with a higher Divine Challenge, based on the math. There are numerous examples that can be named. Everyone is different, but in my opinion you forced to spend more time on balance for something that really isn't that great a benefit compared to the work involved. I am a busy person, when I'm DMing I only have a certain amount of time to prepare stuff. It's important that you take the shortcuts when you can, and that you don't unnecessarily complicate your game, unless it is going to increase the fun of all the people involved. I can probably list like ten activities that a DM would be better off utilizing time on than dealing with the math of introducing variables into a static equation. [/QUOTE]

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