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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Technik4" data-source="post: 3383970" data-attributes="member: 7211">I think that while most things should not be random (BAB for instance), having HP be random is one of the few 'real' references left in d&d. It does suck to get low hp for a level, especially if you are a front-line character. However, most games I've played have had some leniency with this. It also keeps Constitution powerful, as it becomes something you need to stress. People would rather raise their str for attack bonuses and dmg or raise their dexterity for ac and initiative than raise their con for hit points.Overall it makes leveling up exciting. While you can worry that you may get low hp for a level, you can also get excited about getting high hp for a level. There are many house variants using re-rolls, averages, etc etc. I like those better than max hp. Heck, 3e is the first edition to give max hp at level!</blockquote>