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Message: <blockquote data-quote="CovertOps" data-source="post: 5011710" data-attributes="member: 65152">I come seeking input about a possible house rule I'm going to try and to see if anyone here can think of some downside that hasn't already occurred to me.Proposal:  Give the PC's a flat Level +3 attack bonus to be used with any attack the PC might have.  Proficiency bonuses and class features (think the Rogue dagger +1 or the Fighter's +1 with 1 or 2 handed weapons) still add to this so you get a difference between implement users and weapon users to keep the difference between AC and F/R/W.  Other uses of a characters main stat remain the same such as damage modifier and other normal uses of that stat.My initial thoughts:  I feel like any time I build a PC in 4e I need to take a race that synergizes with the class/build I am making so I am sure I can hit stuff.  By taking away the to-hit nature of a prime stat you open up any race to any class because now (at worst) you lose 1-2 points of damage per swing vs. losing 5-10% to-hit as well.  This also reduces  MAD problems for classes like the Paladin and Cleric which have 2 prime stats allowing you to dabble in both trees effectively.  Last (and best IMO) is that it opens up really decent multi-classing for any race/class combo.  The primary penality here is lost damage on a per swing basis for any attacks that don't use a stat you are raising.  Also, it makes everyone good with melee basic attacks and eliminates the need for those melee training feats (use ___ in place of STR).Can anyone think of any glaring abuses for this or some reason this is a bad idea?</blockquote>

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