The seesaw method helps you to get at least one exceptional attribute, some good attributes, and at least one mediocre or poor attribute. It is unlikley to create a total inept character.
Roll 6D6 and sort the results by their value. Add 12 to the highest die. Then subtract the next highest die from 13. Add 12 again to the third highest die. Continue alternating addition and subtraction until all six dice have been dealt with. As usual you are free to decide which result belongs to which attribute.
If the sum of the 6D6 was below 12, you are allowed to reroll.
Three examples:
Hopefully the seasaw method has all the benefits of a dice method but only few of its disadvantages. What do you think?
Roll 6D6 and sort the results by their value. Add 12 to the highest die. Then subtract the next highest die from 13. Add 12 again to the third highest die. Continue alternating addition and subtraction until all six dice have been dealt with. As usual you are free to decide which result belongs to which attribute.
If the sum of the 6D6 was below 12, you are allowed to reroll.
Three examples:
6D6 | Seesawed | Results Sorted |
5 | 17 | 17 |
3 | 10 | 14 |
2 | 14 | 13 |
1 | 12 | 12 |
1 | 13 | 12 |
1 | 12 | 10 |
6D6 | Seesawed | Results Sorted |
6 | 18 | 18 |
5 | 8 | 16 |
4 | 16 | 15 |
4 | 9 | 10 |
3 | 15 | 9 |
3 | 10 | 8 |
6D6 | Seesawed | Results Sorted |
5 | 17 | 17 |
5 | 8 | 16 |
4 | 16 | 14 |
4 | 9 | 12 |
2 | 14 | 9 |
1 | 12 | 8 |
Hopefully the seasaw method has all the benefits of a dice method but only few of its disadvantages. What do you think?
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