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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The Crimson Binome" data-source="post: 7551503" data-attributes="member: 6775031">I changed what the stats do, mostly to address the discrepancy between saving throws (being unable to hit very high DCs on non-proficient saves, and some saves being much more common than others), but also to reduce ambiguity (particularly between Intelligence and Wisdom, and what exactly a Charisma save is supposed to cover). The end result includes the following: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">All checks are made with a combination of two bonuses.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">PERCEPTION replaces WISDOM, as the linked stat for Survival and Medicine checks.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">MIND replaces INTELLIGENCE, but also covers the aspects of Wisdom that are related to intuition and understanding.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">SPIRIT replaces CHARISMA for the purposes of social skills, but it also takes over for Wisdom in determining divine spell save DC.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">FORTITUDE saves replace Strength saves and Constitution saves. Your Fortitude save bonus is equal to Strength bonus plus Constitution bonus. Proficiency isn't a factor for anyone.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">REFLEX saves replaces all Dexterity saves. Your Reflex bonus is equal to your Dexterity bonus plus your Perception bonus.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">WILL saves replace Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma saves. Your Will bonus is equal to your Mind bonus plus your Spirit bonus.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Initiative is the one exception to the rule about adding two numbers together, since you add Dexterity+Perception+Proficiency.</li> </ul>Specifically for the balance of Dexterity, and to prevent anyone from gaining a bonus while dumping the relevant stat, there's no way to change the following:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Strength is used to hit with melee weapons. If you're proficient, then you also add your proficiency bonus.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Dexterity is used to determine your AC. If you're proficient in the armor you're using, then you also add your proficiency bonus to AC. Even in heavy armor.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Constitution gives you temporary HP, that renew with a short rest. Armor adds to this value, instead of improving AC.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Perception is used to hit with ranged weapons. If you're proficient, then you also add your proficiency bonus.</li> </ul>Following those rules, you're expected to build certain ways, in order to fit your character concept:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Fighters can either go Strength/Con, and just accept that you're going to get hit (and nullify much of the damage with your temporary HP); or Strength/Dex, if you want to avoid getting hit in the first place. Most fighters should end up with decent scores in both Dex and Con.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Monks are a subclass of fighter. They get a bonus to AC when using light armor and no shield, which means they'll probably go the high-Dex and lower-Con route. They're also still proficient with greatswords, so you can go greatsword+headbutt if you don't want to go the flurry route. Monks gain no benefit from Perception, Mind, or Spirit, aside from saving throws and initiative.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rogues are intended to fight at range, so Perception is their main stat. They probably want decent Dexterity, because they don't get heavy armor. If you want to play a melee rogue, then you need to invest in Strength.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rangers are a subclass of rogue, and don't have any magical powers, so all of the same advice applies to them.</li> </ul>There's more to it, of course. I had to change the weapon table in order to re-balance heavy weapons and light weapons, and that required a complete overhaul of some other numbers. There's nothing like GWM +10 to damage, but the relevant fighting style gives the equivalent of +1d4 at all times. A longsword in two hands is exactly as powerful as a greatsword; but the greatsword is heavy, and there's a feat that gives the equivalent of the barbarian's Reckless Attack, and it only works with heavy weapons. Piercing damage offers a slight benefit over slashing, in terms of better critical hits, but you can't use a rapier in two hands.If that sounds interesting and you want to learn more, I recommend purchasing <a href="https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/263549/Gishes--Goblins" target="_blank">Gishes & Goblins</a> at DriveThruRPG.com. I've been holding off on advertising, until the print version is available, but it's already available in digital format.</blockquote>

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