Monday, April 15, 2013

M is for Methods of Ability Score Generation

M is for Methods of Ability Score Generation
I like to provide players with options and I have done so with 4 new methods to generate ability scores.  Some of these will be familiar while some will be new.  The only stipulation I have is that all of the players use the same method. 

2D6+6
The player rolls 2D6 and adds 6 to the result to obtain the score for each of their abilities.

4D6-L
The player rolls 4D6, drops the lowest die face, and totals the remaining 3 dice to generate the score for each of their abilities.

9D6x2
The player rolls 9D6 and splits the dice into groups of three to apply to Strength, Dexterity, & Constitution.  The player repeats this process for Intelligence, Wisdom, & Charisma.

18D6
The player rolls 18D6 and assigns 3 dice to each of the abilities to their choosing.

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