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<blockquote data-quote="monboesen" data-source="post: 2106825" data-attributes="member: 4647">To further blur the issue IMO great strength usually also mean greater toughness (ability to absorb a blow). In fact to some extent the ability scores Str, Dex and Con would be related.Really hideous Str (like the guys in world strongests men contests) would limit your speed and Dex somewhat. It would also by default mean higher Con/HP (not neccecarily restance to disease and such stuff). There is simply more matter to absorb the blow (or cut through, though it would likely mean less for sharp/pointy weapons).Without Str you will also tire soon when wielding most weapons. Even a 3 pound sword will feel heavy after some swinging, parrying and so on. That will slow you down and reduce precision.Bottomline. These things are naturally much more complicated than D&amp;D rules can approximate. Str affect melee combat rolls because it certainly factors into your ability to land telling blows on your opponent and because of game balance issues.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="monboesen, post: 2106825, member: 4647"] To further blur the issue IMO great strength usually also mean greater toughness (ability to absorb a blow). In fact to some extent the ability scores Str, Dex and Con would be related. Really hideous Str (like the guys in world strongests men contests) would limit your speed and Dex somewhat. It would also by default mean higher Con/HP (not neccecarily restance to disease and such stuff). There is simply more matter to absorb the blow (or cut through, though it would likely mean less for sharp/pointy weapons). Without Str you will also tire soon when wielding most weapons. Even a 3 pound sword will feel heavy after some swinging, parrying and so on. That will slow you down and reduce precision. Bottomline. These things are naturally much more complicated than D&D rules can approximate. Str affect melee combat rolls because it certainly factors into your ability to land telling blows on your opponent and because of game balance issues. [/QUOTE]

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