Memory - intelligence or wisdom?

[John Crichton]

Intelligence. At least for the D&D system. Tis a no brainer, to me.

 

[Hejdun]

Wasn't there mention in a rule book of a high intelligence, low wisdom character being a sort of "absent minded professor"?

 

[Queenie]

Wasn't there mention in a rule book of a high intelligence, low wisdom character being a sort of "absent minded professor"?

Yes, it's in the players handbook in the section where all the abilities are explained. That is why I am asking this question.

We are currently using an intelligence check for memory, but this explanation would seem to contradict with that.

Queenie

 

[hammymchamham]

wouldn't INT be to remember facts but WIS be where you left your car keys? If so, I have an INT of 14 and WIS of 1

 

[mmu1]

Yes, it's in the players handbook in the section where all the abilities are explained. That is why I am asking this question.

We are currently using an intelligence check for memory, but this explanation would seem to contradict with that.

Queenie

Being an "absent minded professor" doesn't have to have anything to do with a poor memory - it's all about subconsciously deciding to just ignore certain things. It's not forgetfulness, it's lack of interest. (or not enough common sense to get their priorities straight)

Hence, high INT, low WIS.

 

[Norfleet]

Both. The character must both have simultaneously paid attention to the matter he was trying to remember, such as where he put his car keys, and then actually be able to remember it.

The professor, for instance, cannot remember where he put his keys because he was not paying attention in the first place.

The low-int idiot can't remember because his memory isn't good enough, period.