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<blockquote data-quote="ExploderWizard" data-source="post: 6345218" data-attributes="member: 66434"><p>Numbers are only as important as they relate to actual play. If the numbers on your sheet are more important than what you choose to do in a given situation at the table, it is easy to see why one can become obsessed with analyzing them. I prefer that the most important thing in a tabletop rpg be "what do you do now?" rather than " What is your modifier?" </p><p></p><p>If decisions in-game matter less than those made out of game, then the appeal of the numbers becomes self evident. After all, if my character cannot survive without adequate numbers in key areas, then making sure I have them will be an important priority. Sadly, it also indicates a system that likely values and rewards such analysis over creativity. </p><p></p><p>Thus OD&D is especially awesome. You can start out 18's down the line and your character can die just as quickly as one with a 12 as the highest stat if you play as if your head were planted firmly up your posterior. It is very relaxing to roll up a character and just play knowing that if the player next to you goes on a hot streak with the dice and gets godlike stats, you won't feel like you are playing a henchmen just because of that. Play can focus on what's happening and what you decide to do instead of the numbers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ExploderWizard, post: 6345218, member: 66434"] Numbers are only as important as they relate to actual play. If the numbers on your sheet are more important than what you choose to do in a given situation at the table, it is easy to see why one can become obsessed with analyzing them. I prefer that the most important thing in a tabletop rpg be "what do you do now?" rather than " What is your modifier?" If decisions in-game matter less than those made out of game, then the appeal of the numbers becomes self evident. After all, if my character cannot survive without adequate numbers in key areas, then making sure I have them will be an important priority. Sadly, it also indicates a system that likely values and rewards such analysis over creativity. Thus OD&D is especially awesome. You can start out 18's down the line and your character can die just as quickly as one with a 12 as the highest stat if you play as if your head were planted firmly up your posterior. It is very relaxing to roll up a character and just play knowing that if the player next to you goes on a hot streak with the dice and gets godlike stats, you won't feel like you are playing a henchmen just because of that. Play can focus on what's happening and what you decide to do instead of the numbers. [/QUOTE]
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