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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Stacie GmrGrl" data-source="post: 5104134" data-attributes="member: 86279">Well, as much as I have a problem with Wisdom, I have a problem with all the Attributes in d20.  I have a problem undersand how Strength also increases your ability to hit in melee or unarmed if only to make it a mechanical balance with Dexterity, but also how it ties to the skills its linked to.   I have a problem with Dexterity for the reasons listed above.  A single Attribute that has meshed together both fine motor skills and broad, dextrous reactions when they are both two very seperate and distinct things. Constitution, well...I think I don't have a problem with that one, its the only one that really makes sense. Intelligence I have a problem with because by its very nature we can't really define what Intelligence is, its more of a philosophical debate that will never be solved, and there fore that Attribute should be renamed and split into other attributes. Wisdom, well, its Perception, plain and simple.  Perception and insights. Charisma is your force of will, its your raw presence and scope of personality.  Should be renamed. So, I'd rename them as such: Strength = Power - because this is what Strength is, its your raw, physical Power to Lift and do Damage and push things out of your way. Dexterity = Agility - your broad, nimble ability to duck and dodge out of the way and using your body to avoid incoming attacks and also tumble and balance and all that. Constitution = same.  It does what it does. Intelligence = Adroitness - for the following definitions: --expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.--cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious--having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations But, if that's too different for people, then just rename it Smarts.  <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> Wisdom = Perception/Insight - I can see either, and both do a better job of describing what it is supposed to mean. Charisma = Presence - just a better, overall term to describe what it is that Charima is supposed to represent, and easier to understand.</blockquote>

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