Ability Scores on New Character - Page 2

The Dragon Reborn · 07-23-2002, 05:22 PM

Actually "rollin" is a limp biskit song Dundee.

SixOfSpades · 07-23-2002, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by The Dragon Reborn:
Actually "rollin" is a limp biskit song Dundee.

Actually, when he said, "rollin, rollin, rollin," I had the theme from Rawhide.

And Paladins, Rangers, and Multiclasses are actually the easiest to roll for (except Fighter/Druids, for some reason).

Dundee Slaytern · 07-23-2002, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by SixOfSpades:
~~ And Paladins, Rangers, and Multiclasses are actually the easiest to roll for (except Fighter/Druids, for some reason).

Easiest?? When it comes to Paladins, you cannot leech a lot from the CHA or WIS scores due to their high minimums... ...

Therefore... the ideal optimal minimum is,

STR: 18/~~
DEX: 18
CON: 18
WIS: 13
INT: 8
CHA: 17

This is an insane total of 92 points... beaten only by the Fighter/Druid who will also want 18 WIS and have a minimum of 15 CHA.

Illumina Drathiran'ar · 07-23-2002, 10:42 PM

I'm with Dundee... Any class that has high minimums in more than one stat, like paladins, druids, fighter/druids, bards, or rangers... is tricky, because there is little or no flexibility to customize your stats.

SixOfSpades · 07-24-2002, 08:14 PM

True--but it's the very fact that those classes have so many stat minimums that makes them easier to roll--the die rolls are forced upwards, ensuring a high total every time.

Check the lists of top stat rolls. Compare the # of times you see a Paladin or a Ranger/Cleric with the # of times you see a single-classed Human Thief.

Dundee Slaytern · 07-24-2002, 10:38 PM

I am talking about rolling optimal minimums. If you talk about getting averages of 90, then yes, the Paladin has a higher chance to get it than a say, Kensai. However, I can easily make an elite and powerful Kensai within 4 rolls, but I will need to roll far longer to make a usuable Paladin. Getting a high roll in CHA all the time means nothing if I cannot leech from it to help boost my STR/DEX/CON. Add the fact that I can barely leech from my WIS, and the problem is compounded.

07-23-2002, 05:22 PM	#11
The Dragon Reborn Dungeon Master Join Date: July 19, 2002 Location: chicago Age: 36 Posts: 76	Actually "rollin" is a limp biskit song Dundee. __________________ \"Don\'t trouble trouble, until trouble troubles you\" Rand al\'Thor, The Dragon Reborn

07-23-2002, 10:42 PM	#14
Illumina Drathiran'ar Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2002 Location: I can see the Manhattan skyline from my window. Age: 39 Posts: 4,673	I'm with Dundee... Any class that has high minimums in more than one stat, like paladins, druids, fighter/druids, bards, or rangers... is tricky, because there is little or no flexibility to customize your stats. __________________ http://cavestory.org PLAY THIS GAME. Seriously. http://xkcd.com/386/ http://www.xkcd.com/406/ My heart is like my coffee. Black, bitter, icy, and with a straw.

07-24-2002, 08:14 PM	#15
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 47 Posts: 6,901	True--but it's the very fact that those classes have so many stat minimums that makes them easier to roll--the die rolls are forced upwards, ensuring a high total every time. Check the lists of top stat rolls. Compare the # of times you see a Paladin or a Ranger/Cleric with the # of times you see a single-classed Human Thief. __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.

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07-24-2002, 10:38 PM	#16
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	I am talking about rolling optimal minimums. If you talk about getting averages of 90, then yes, the Paladin has a higher chance to get it than a say, Kensai. However, I can easily make an elite and powerful Kensai within 4 rolls, but I will need to roll far longer to make a usuable Paladin. Getting a high roll in CHA all the time means nothing if I cannot leech from it to help boost my STR/DEX/CON. Add the fact that I can barely leech from my WIS, and the problem is compounded.

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