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Gimli · 11-10-2002, 08:54 PM

Well the only "problem" with min-maxing is it can ruin roleplaying aspects of the game. I think a 1 Int would be akin to plant life in AD+D terms - really anything under a 6 would be a hopelessly retarded person (or 1/2 Orc), so if you're into roleplaying, it's hard to justify. Cha also would be pretty hard to roleplay down at a 1 - you'd have to be deformed, unwashed and have a repugnant personality to have a 1 Cha.

That being said, there aren't any real penalties in IWD II for min-maxing with some classes. It would be alot different in a PnP game where a good DM would make sure a 1/2 Orc with a 1 Int wouldn't be able to figure out how to put on a suit of armor, or which end of an axe to hold [img]smile.gif[/img]

11-10-2002, 08:54 PM	#21
Gimli Emerald Dragon Join Date: January 12, 2002 Location: Moria Posts: 912	Well the only "problem" with min-maxing is it can ruin roleplaying aspects of the game. I think a 1 Int would be akin to plant life in AD+D terms - really anything under a 6 would be a hopelessly retarded person (or 1/2 Orc), so if you're into roleplaying, it's hard to justify. Cha also would be pretty hard to roleplay down at a 1 - you'd have to be deformed, unwashed and have a repugnant personality to have a 1 Cha. That being said, there aren't any real penalties in IWD II for min-maxing with some classes. It would be alot different in a PnP game where a good DM would make sure a 1/2 Orc with a 1 Int wouldn't be able to figure out how to put on a suit of armor, or which end of an axe to hold [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ There\'s one dwarf left in Moria that still draws breath!