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Message: <blockquote data-quote="n00bdragon" data-source="post: 5910338" data-attributes="member: 6689371">You know, stat modifiers didn't work back then like they do now. Back in 2e you needed a 16 strength just to get +1 damage. A 17 gave you +1 to hit AND +1 to damage and a whopping 18 gave you +1 to hit and +2 to damage. Now take into account that the standard method of rolling was 3d6 then as well. I know a good number of groups used 4d6 drop lowest so I'll be generous and allow that. Plus, since there was no core race that boosted strength you need to roll that 17 legit to get your measly +1 to hit. Suffice to say that in an entire adventuring group it's about 50/50 whether someone has a 17, and 18s are very rare special occasions.So yes, very often fighters and wizards DO have the same chance to hit stuff at early levels.</blockquote>