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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Cedric" data-source="post: 3073259" data-attributes="member: 2044">You make some really good points, and I can't disagree with most of them. However, I think your points and mind can coexist and represent the strengths of both sides of this situation. I play D&D largely for the random character creation. It's not so random that I'm limited in what background I can choose, however it has a random element that appeals to me when I want that. If I wanted static character creation there are excellent games available from White Wolf, there's Hero 5th edition and others. Sometimes I play those games too, especially when I'm in the mood for static character creation. Again, I have nothing against point buy for D&D. I just don't think it actually produces the "balance" that many people attribute to it. As to handicapping myself when I am playing with a less experienced group, I do that all of the time. I stick to the shadows more, let them take the spotlight, and contribute in a manner that tries to nudge them along encouragingly. I don't need a certain set of stats, good or bad, to accomplish that.</blockquote>