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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Olgar Shiverstone" data-source="post: 2635452" data-attributes="member: 5868">MAD is a myth.It's all about player perceptions of what stats you need to be effective, and the related power level of the game.  What do you consider an effective stat?  12, 14, 16, 18?  If you trend toward the higher numbers, you'll believe in MAD.  Or if your DM runs a game where the opponents have high stats, you'll need high stats as well to maintain balance.But, in a relatively balanced game, let me break it to you -- you don't need any number in any stat, except where the rules force you to (in order to cast spells of a certain level, or qualify for a certain feat).  I think this is a carry over from expectations of earlier editions where you didn't get a benefit from a stat until it was 16 or higher, as well as from players who want to be equally good at everything, or to use every ability at its maximum. Personally, I think it's good for players to have to prioritize what the character is best at, because it helps them work together -- 'cause no one is best at everything.  I run a 25-point buy game, and have seen every class played effectively -- to include the so-called "MAD Classes".  I've even had characters be very effective with what many would consider to be sub-par stats (paladin with 10 strength, barbarian with low con, etc).  It's all about expectations, relative game balance, and working together to use each others strengths and weaknesses.What really bugs me are the lines in posts that begin "To really be competitive, you need ...".  Who are you competing with?  Are you keeping score with stats and expecting to win?  Last time I checked, this was a cooperative game, and you aren't competing with anyone (except perhaps the monsters, but if your DM knows how to scale encounters appropriately that isn't an issue).</blockquote>

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