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Jim · 02-21-2002, 07:31 PM

Hmmm, lots of 17's and 18's

Remember that 18 is that MAX ability score for a human, so those of you saying you have 18 strength are saying that you are as strong as a human can possibly be i.e. think worlds strongest man contest winner! A strength of 18 means you can not only lift, but carry around with you between 200-400 pounds without feeling encumbered! Not likely!

I'd say my strength was above average, but I can only *press*(i.e. not lug around with me all day, but mind u ive not tried it!) around 40 KG(i.e. 88 Ibs), so that could give me a max strength of between 10 and 13.

And 18 INT/WIS!!, do you know the meaning of the universe? Can you put Einstein to shame with your vast intellects? I'm on track for a first doing a degree in Cybernetics and Virtual Worlds (final semester - touch wood), and I did an IQ test after a few cans of lager and scored around 135, so I would prob have an INT of around 12 (above average, fairly competent). Remember 18 is the most intelligent a human can possibly be.

So I would say my stats were:

STR 11
DEX 14 (im young and thin, but not terribly nimble on my toes)
CON 16 (going on BG2 drinking, a CON of 16 = 6 pints before intoxication. Prob about right for me)
INT 12
WIS 10 (I got a little common sense)
CHA 15 (good leadership and communication skills and I can lie well

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02-21-2002, 07:31 PM	#23
Jim Quintesson Join Date: May 1, 2001 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England Age: 44 Posts: 1,088	Hmmm, lots of 17's and 18's Remember that 18 is that MAX ability score for a human, so those of you saying you have 18 strength are saying that you are as strong as a human can possibly be i.e. think worlds strongest man contest winner! A strength of 18 means you can not only lift, but carry around with you between 200-400 pounds without feeling encumbered! Not likely! I'd say my strength was above average, but I can only press(i.e. not lug around with me all day, but mind u ive not tried it!) around 40 KG(i.e. 88 Ibs), so that could give me a max strength of between 10 and 13. And 18 INT/WIS!!, do you know the meaning of the universe? Can you put Einstein to shame with your vast intellects? I'm on track for a first doing a degree in Cybernetics and Virtual Worlds (final semester - touch wood), and I did an IQ test after a few cans of lager and scored around 135, so I would prob have an INT of around 12 (above average, fairly competent). Remember 18 is the most intelligent a human can possibly be. So I would say my stats were: STR 11 DEX 14 (im young and thin, but not terribly nimble on my toes) CON 16 (going on BG2 drinking, a CON of 16 = 6 pints before intoxication. Prob about right for me) INT 12 WIS 10 (I got a little common sense) CHA 15 (good leadership and communication skills and I can lie well )