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<blockquote data-quote="ExploderWizard" data-source="post: 6265798" data-attributes="member: 66434"><p>The greatest thing about OD&D character generation is that it cannot be screwed up. A brand new player can sit down for the very first time, generate a character, and be playing in minutes. </p><p></p><p>Sometimes you get some high stats, sometimes you get average and once in a while, they are mostly low. The feeling of relief that washes over players when they realize how little it actually matters from a success/survival standpoint is like a wave of freedom. No constant worrying that the character you rolled up isn't good enough compared to the next one. </p><p></p><p>The realization that survival really does depend on your choices in actual play instead of some random numbers generated at the start is empowering. You are free to worry more about what is happening in the gameworld and less about if your numbers are going to give you a chance to succeed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ExploderWizard, post: 6265798, member: 66434"] The greatest thing about OD&D character generation is that it cannot be screwed up. A brand new player can sit down for the very first time, generate a character, and be playing in minutes. Sometimes you get some high stats, sometimes you get average and once in a while, they are mostly low. The feeling of relief that washes over players when they realize how little it actually matters from a success/survival standpoint is like a wave of freedom. No constant worrying that the character you rolled up isn't good enough compared to the next one. The realization that survival really does depend on your choices in actual play instead of some random numbers generated at the start is empowering. You are free to worry more about what is happening in the gameworld and less about if your numbers are going to give you a chance to succeed. [/QUOTE]
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