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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ravenheart" data-source="post: 5019310" data-attributes="member: 72088">Ok, the premise for my argument is that Small races are given no real non-conditional mechanical benefit to weigh out the penalties when comparing them to Medium races. Small characters have a distinct disadvantage when it comes to weapon selection and weapon themed classes in general - come on, they can't use two-handed weapons and they don't even get the versatile bonus to damage when wielding such a weapon in both hands (which they HAVE to do with versatile weapons anyway)!?. Another example is a small sized fighter with Tide of Iron, meaning he/she can't push any foe larger than Medium. It may be realistic, but that's not what D&D 4E is about, is it?Sure, sometimes there are conditional benefits: terrain such as low walls, small gaps, etc.; and squeezing might be overcome easier. And I admit there are a number of feats specifically meant for small characters. But should such a thing really cost a feat?What I want to propose is a generic benefit which could be attached to the "Being Small" clause under small race entries, something to compensate for the raw deal given to small characters get.One could try with a blast from the past (=3E/3.5E) and go with +1 to attack rolls with powers containing the weapon keyword (easier to implement than static damage bonuses per [w]), and/or +1 AC (stay still you vermin!). Thoughts?</blockquote>