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[taks]

true to that (the arcanum bit).

i think the problem with the D&D thing is that it was borne out of tactical combat games, and roleplaying was NOT (contrary to popular belief) part of their original desire... well, at least it wasn't a focus.

i think some things could have been done better.

taks

 

[Saint_Proverbius]

I think I disagree with you, Saint, though maybe I haven't quite made up my mind.

Among all D&D stats, CH comes the closest to representing "force of character." It seems to capture physical attractiveness, but also leadership potential, influence, etc. With that in mind, it makes sense (I think) that an intuitive mage - i.e., one with a natural (vs. learned) affinity for magic - would rely more on character than on book-larnin'.

To me, the real problem here is that D&D's stats, though venerable, basically suck. Arcanum's breakdown is much more logical, I think.

Well, that might make sense if the Sorcerer was HYPNOTISING you in to thinking you'd just been hit with a fireball, I suppose. Otherwise, what you're describing sounds a bit more like Wisdom than Charisma.

 

[taks]

you are burning, burning, buuuuuuurning from the flames...

aahhhhhhh!!!!!

taks