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I appreciate everyone taking time to fill out the survey. I'm putting all Hall of Heroes (Guestbook) data into a spreadsheet to keep track of results and look for problems, so don't hesitate to enter your information.
I'll respond to some common comments/questions:
1. Ability Scores - my original paper (yes, paper) ability score questionnaire allowed a range of scores from 2 (severely handicapped) to 18 (the normal human maximum). Each question originally had 5 possible answers. I took out the "lowest" answer in each question for this survey. So the lowest answer scores you 2 points and the highest 5. Add up the four components and you get an ability score from 8 to 20. The average in this survey is 12, which is about the average score you get with a 4d6 method. Subtract one or two from each ability score and these would be your 3d6 method stats (ranging from 6 to 18). But since everyone is assumed to be a hero, an average of 12 is appropriate.
2. Race - I wanted most survey takers to remain human. Race determination is based on how you answer the questions about your height, weight, background, and what qualities are more important to you. If you answer 70% of the questions "correctly" for a certain race, you will be assigned that race. Otherwise, you're human.
3. Classes - Primary class assignment goes to the highest score you end up with in a class. In the case of ties, the survey picks the "most exclusive" class for you. Ties also result in a multi-class character. The second class is the "least exclusive" class that is tied. Exclusivity is based on how common I thought each class to be in a campaign world. Fighter is the least exclusive, while paladin and monk rank the highest in exclusivity. Your final class score (in the detailed results) is modified by your alignment. If your alignment would not allow you to take a class, that class's score is reduced by 21 points. I could've shifted alignment to match class, but I thought that alignment shouldn't be adjusted arbitrarily.
4. Alignment - This is a modification of the Hero Builder's Guide alignment test.
5. Level - Based purely on the age range and level of life experience (last two questions). I used the d20 Modern book to figure this one out (they had an age category vs. level chart). You end up getting 500 XP a year, each year, starting at mid-adolescence. If you're multi-class, your levels are split between your two classes.
I'm flattered that everyone seems to be enjoying my survey. Please spread the word.
