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Originally posted by Aragorn1:
In the real game aren;t you only allowed one roll? (I don't play PnP)If so by re-rolling all you are doing is indulging in 'cheating' allowed by the game engine 
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Different DMs, different rules. Some DMs use 3D6 to roll stats, some use 4D6 and ignore the lowest die of each set.
1) Some might make you roll one set of numbers, but allow you to select which stats you want them to go in. For instance, say you rolled a 17, 15, 15, 12, 9, and 8. If you're building a Thief, you can arrange those stats so you have 15 STR, 17 DEX, 15 CON, 9 INT, 8 WIS, and 12 CHA.
2) Some might allow you to roll a total of 10 sets of stats, write them all down, and then choose your favorite set.
3) Some might make you roll one set, but allow you to move points from one stat into another, with penalties: If you want to push a 16 up to a 17, you have to spend
two points from somewhere else. If you want to push a 17 up to an 18, that costs
three points. Also, if you drag a stat down past 5, you take a -1 penalty to some other stat.
4) Some force you to roll once, but move points around to your heart's content.
5) The very softest method of all: Not only does it roll 4D6 (low man out), but it allows you to roll an infinite number of times, and move those points around as much as you want.