The higher you want each stat, the more each level is, progressively.

The idea is based on the point buy system of stats, in that you start with 6 in every stat, and you have 25 “buying points” with which to increase your stats.

So the DM Binder made a free Alternative Rule Compendium, one of which includes the idea of Progressive Ability Scores. If you roll for your stats, you are Chaotic Neutral and I don’t understand you.Įither way, you only get to upgrade your stats a handful of times in the 20 levels of play, and if you’re like me, those Feats look way cooler than a potential +1 modifier. Or if you point buy, you can really make it more even, or more unbalanced. If you play with a standard array, then you start the game better than most people at somethings, and below average at others. Your ability scores for your character are fairly static. This might not be something you’ve thought of before, but there is information online if you’re interested. This is much more narrative driven, as your skills come from who you are as an individual, as opposed to a member of your race.Īnother reason to use this, is because there is an argument that racial bonuses in the world of D&D reflect stereotypical racial “advantages” in the real world, which some people want to get away from when playing games.

As you can see, it goes based on not only what flavor of the class you are trying to play, but also, why you chose that class in the first place.

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