New Posts For Thread: Attributes, 3D6, Bell Curve and the Average NPChttp://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29528581/Attributes,_3D6,_Bell_Curve_and_the_Average_NPCA lot of discussions on rolling for attributes centered on what the average roll was and the bell curve of the 3D6 or 4D6 method. I’m curious about how people actually play PCs with attribute scores of 3s or 5s. It occurred to me that I migI haven't yet adjusted to the scale shift with Next, but back when they had INT 3 (IQ ~60), I played them that way. A fantasy ape is pretty comparable to a very dumb human. They can use tools, but probably not build them.Apes (and possibly raptors)http://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29528581/Attributes,_3D6,_Bell_Curve_and_the_Average_NPC?post_id=526750245#526750245I haven't yet adjusted to the scale shift with Next, but back when they had INT 3 (IQ ~60), I played them that way. A fantasy ape is pretty comparable to a very dumb human. They can use tools, but probably not build them.Apes (and possibly raptors)Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:46:26 -0600Why? That's the fun for us.I mean, sometimes, sure. But mostly our understanding of the game is to 'play what you get'. It takes some skill, but offers higher rewards. Who is more impressive for taking out a bandit/robber, Superman or Joe the Farmer?http://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29528581/Attributes,_3D6,_Bell_Curve_and_the_Average_NPC?post_id=526747885#526747885Why? That's the fun for us.I mean, sometimes, sure. But mostly our understanding of the game is to 'play what you get'. It takes some skill, but offers higher rewards. Who is more impressive for taking out a bandit/robber, Superman or Joe the Farmer?Sun, 09 Dec 2012 15:32:07 -0600IÂ’ve removed content from this thread because trolling/baiting is a violation of the Code of Conduct.You can review the Code here: www.wizards.com/Company/About.aspx?x=wz_...Please keep your posts polite, on-topic, and refrain from making personal ahttp://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29528581/Attributes,_3D6,_Bell_Curve_and_the_Average_NPC?post_id=526745233#526745233IÂ’ve removed content from this thread because trolling/baiting is a violation of the Code of Conduct.You can review the Code here: www.wizards.com/Company/About.aspx?x=wz_...Please keep your posts polite, on-topic, and refrain from making personal aSun, 09 Dec 2012 14:27:38 -0600It requires not the slightest amount of skill above and beyond what you need to play any other character. But then again, elitsm is on the roll these days... ^^http://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29528581/Attributes,_3D6,_Bell_Curve_and_the_Average_NPC?post_id=526745175#526745175It requires not the slightest amount of skill above and beyond what you need to play any other character. But then again, elitsm is on the roll these days... ^^Sun, 09 Dec 2012 14:26:20 -0600Wait a minute. So you are saying that there is no difference in roleplaying a PC with a Charisma score of 16 and one with 8? What about Intelligence 16/8 or Strength 17/9? These numbers influence the way you have to roleplay these characters, I wouldhttp://community.wizards.com/dndnext/go/thread/view/75882/29528581/Attributes,_3D6,_Bell_Curve_and_the_Average_NPC?post_id=526744065#526744065Wait a minute. So you are saying that there is no difference in roleplaying a PC with a Charisma score of 16 and one with 8? What about Intelligence 16/8 or Strength 17/9? These numbers influence the way you have to roleplay these characters, I wouldSun, 09 Dec 2012 13:57:37 -0600