Standard Array vs Rolled Stats | DM Tips

Standard Array vs Rolled Stats | DM Tips | D&D |

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Dungeon Master Design

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What are the pros and cons of rolling your stats or using the standard array? Does it affect game balance?

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@jeffnosdivad3080 7 ай бұрын

Very informative, although I'm late to the party. Did you make it back to work on time? 😂

@Newsky79 11 ай бұрын

A super low or high stat in an area is the risk you take when you decide to roll instead of taking standard. (ALWAYS ROLL) Furthermore, the only 2 stats that really matter are Con and whatever your main stat prior is. If you roll a 4 for instance and throw it in one of your dump stats, you're fine. You'll probebly have a more entertaining time. I've always found the point buy system absolutely laughable. Sure balance balance balance but you're not playing a video game. There is a person (the DM) who is dedicated in making sure that you have a good time regardless of how bad or godly your stat rolls are. A monster which you would have ZERO chance of killing isn't just going to pop up and kill you because you're in the wrong area or you don't have great stats. ROLL YOUR STATS and take the chance. You're playing D&D after all! If you're not rolling dice in some way to build your character and all of the good/bad that comes with it naturally, are you really "rolling" or even "fairly" rolling a character? I don't think so...

@TheFlickeringTorch 3 жыл бұрын

Anouther great video! I like 3d6 down the line swap 2 and while I do agree it breaks the traditional balance of the game I tend to play a more combat as war style game.

@dungeonmasterdesign6476 3 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of swapping two to make sure your “main” stat is decent. And honestly 3d6 down the line tends to make you weaker, which is much easier to balance for than stronger characters. Something I edited out of this video was the idea that your characters will always get stronger, so eventually they will be able to fight more powerful monsters. But weak monsters just get left behind because characters never get weaker (usually). So weaker characters actually get to experience more of the monster manual.

@TheFlickeringTorch 3 жыл бұрын

@@dungeonmasterdesign6476 Weaker character getting to fight more kinds of monsters is actaully a really interesting thought, I see why it was left out, but I never thought if it that way

@samflynnmadsally 3 жыл бұрын

I like rolling my stats because dice are fun. I have however been intentionally nerfing my characters in order to have the weakness and therefore interest in the character that those low numbers provide. Way more fun than a godlike roll in my opinion. Great video as always, good Sir.

@dungeonmasterdesign6476 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely understand the love of the dice roll.

@elric58 3 жыл бұрын

I won't say I nerf a character, but I am seldom disappointed in a low stat or two. Makes for tons of opportunities for both growth and interesting role play.

@elric58 3 жыл бұрын

I've been playing off and on since 1e and have always rolled stats. I may have been fortunate with the groups I've played with and I've never been thought of as typical. LOL I always focus on my character and what they can do and improve on and contribute. If it isn't a lot, then it isn't. They do what they are good at and let the rest of the party contribute what they can. I never compare my character to others just like I never compare the real me to others. All characters have strengths and weaknesses and that's what makes a great party. Obviously just my humble opinion.