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<blockquote data-quote="Remathilis" data-source="post: 3526749" data-attributes="member: 7635">I actually love the idea of random hp. I make my PCs roll hp, even at first level. It teaches PCs that they can't randomly wander into dungeons and expect to trade blows with vicious monsters. I mean, the fighter with 2 hp is going to be smart and use tactics, not just be a meat-shield. In fact, I'm trying to develop ways to add more random element to character stats. I've considered rolling for starting saves (1d3-1), rolling for skill points (Fighters 1d4, druids 1d6, bards 1d6+2, rogues 1d4+4) rolling spells known (wizards start with 3d4 spells known, +1d2 level. Sorcerer start with 1d4 per spell level + 1d2 level) and randomly determining which stat gets boosted every 4 levels (1d6: 1 = str, 2 = dex). Guaranteed no cookie-cutter PCs after THAT!&nbsp; <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink&nbsp; &nbsp; ;)"&nbsp; data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" /> (The opinions presented are satire and hyperbole for comedic effect. It should not be read as a slam to anyone's gaming philosophy. Nor should it be read as a legitimate way to run your game unless you have an aversion to &quot;players&quot;. No animals were harmed in the forming of this post. Please don't ban me.)</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Remathilis, post: 3526749, member: 7635"] I actually love the idea of random hp. I make my PCs roll hp, even at first level. It teaches PCs that they can't randomly wander into dungeons and expect to trade blows with vicious monsters. I mean, the fighter with 2 hp is going to be smart and use tactics, not just be a meat-shield. In fact, I'm trying to develop ways to add more random element to character stats. I've considered rolling for starting saves (1d3-1), rolling for skill points (Fighters 1d4, druids 1d6, bards 1d6+2, rogues 1d4+4) rolling spells known (wizards start with 3d4 spells known, +1d2 level. Sorcerer start with 1d4 per spell level + 1d2 level) and randomly determining which stat gets boosted every 4 levels (1d6: 1 = str, 2 = dex). Guaranteed no cookie-cutter PCs after THAT! ;) [I] [SIZE=1](The opinions presented are satire and hyperbole for comedic effect. It should not be read as a slam to anyone's gaming philosophy. Nor should it be read as a legitimate way to run your game unless you have an aversion to "players". No animals were harmed in the forming of this post. Please don't ban me.)[/SIZE][/I] [/QUOTE]

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