The most popular tabletop RPG attributes

[rusty_shackleford]

From an analysis of 524 RPGs

Strength 313
Dexterity 202
Intelligence 198
Agility 133
Charisma 127
Constitution 114
Perception 91
Stamina 68
Willpower 62
Speed 54
Body 54
Endurance 51
Appearance 51
Presence 50
Luck 49
Mind 48
Will 47
Wits 42
Wisdom 34
Brains 32
Coordination 32
Manipulation 31
Awareness 31
[no standard attributes] 31
Reflexes 30
Intellect 28
Health 28
Knowledge 27
Soul 24
Fitness 23
Reasoning 22
Power 22
Intuition 20
Size 19
Looks 19
Spirit 18
Resolve 18
Ego 18
Comeliness 17
Physical Strength 16
Physique 16
Influence 15
Personality 14
Charm 14
Craftiness 14
Intelligence Quotient 13
Physical Beauty 13
Toughness 13
Cool 13
Education 12
Creativity 12
Mental Endurance 12
Mental Affinity 12
Physical Prowess 12
Physical Endurance 12
Vigor 11
Brawn 11
Piety 11
Body Pips 11
Composure 11
Quickness 10
Sturdiness 10
Vitality 10
Psionics 10
Reason 10
Smarts 10
Muscle 9
Alertness 9
Empathy 9
Mental 8
Physical 7
Movement 7
Prowess 7
Wit 7
Courage 7
Aura 7
Hearing 7
Accuracy 7
Leadership 7
Cunning 7
Mentality 7
Deftness 6
Insight 6
Throw 6
Hit Points 6
Magic Resistance 6
Mechanical 6
Fellowship 6
Talent 6
Attractiveness 5
Fortitude 5
Psyche 5
Nimbleness 5
Manual Dexterity 5
IQ 5
Magic 5
Fighting 5
Persuasion 5
Voice 5
Confidence 5
Stealth 5
Mass 5
Brain 4
I.Q. 4
Build 4
Touch 4
Bravery 4
Dodge 4
Sanity 4
Might 4
Technical 4
Combat 4
Moves 4
Discretion 4
Magnetism 4
Skill 4
Memory 4
Eyesight 4
Smell/Taste 4
Morality 4
Aim 4
Social Standing 4
Reaction 4
Athletics 3
Appeal 3
Finesse 3
Hands 3
Focus 3
Communication 3
Feet 3
Rank 3
Technique 3
Tech 3
Movement Allowance 3
Extranormal 3
Acumen 3
Cognition 3
Beauty 3
Driving 3
Ingenuity 3
Move 3
Expertise 3
Muscles 3
Sense 3
Resilience 3
Self Discipline 3
Nerve 3
Guts 3
Psi 3
Damage 3
Weapon Skill 3
Ballistic Skill 3
Control 3
Determination 2
Eloquence 2
Life 2
Heart 2
Senses 2
Learning 2
Warfare 2
Common Sense 2
Aggression 2
Mystic 2
Essence 2
Experience 2
Observation 2
Smell 2
Sensitivity 2
Mental Stability 2
Forte 2
Steel 2
Discipline 2
Bardic Voice 2
Nimble 2
Guile 2
Healing 2
Marksmanship 2
Thinking 2
Moxie 2
Vigour 2
Reflex 2
Fate 2
Concentration 2
Psychic Ability 2
Agility/Dexterity 2
Weight 2
Air 2
Earth 2
Fire 2
Water 2
Faith 2
Blood 2
Incapacity 2
Chi 2
Combat Skill 2
Mental Strength 2
Loyalty 2
Height 2
Command 2
Imagination 2
Sight 2
Force 2
Precision 2
Meat 2
Initiative 2
Extraneous 2
Attack Skill 2
Defence Skill 2
Matter 2
Chaos 2
Learning Ability 2
Edge 2
Radiation Resistance 2
Mental Resistance 2
Leadership Potential 2
Style 2
Bravado 2
Reputation 2
Grace 2
Violence 2
Mojo 2
Chutzpah 2
Energy 2
Social 2
Weakness 2
Clumsiness 2
Status 2
Psionic Potential 2
Savvy 2
Magical 1
Public Relations 1
Sneaking 1
Backbone 1
Instinct 1
Legs 1
Mouth 1
Learning Drive 1
Position 1
Mechanical Ability 1
Swimming Ability 1
Mana 1
Lucidity 1
Fluidity 1
Zeal 1
Understanding 1
Tenacity 1
Interrelation 1
Psionic 1
Smash 1
Contemplating 1
Guts Intuition 1
Chemical Awareness 1
Vision 1
Gun Accuracy 1
Throwing Accuracy 1
Stature 1
Brutality 1
Brutelligence 1
Brutimidation 1
Resources 1
Circles 1
Ferocity 1
Alignment 1
Nobility 1
Camaraderie 1
Action 1
Resolution 1
Good Luck 1
Bad Luck 1
Pain 1
Hope 1
Cash 1
Rep 1
Cover 1
Conditioning 1
Quick 1
Dashing 1
Stout 1
Lordly 1
Neural 1
Coercion 1
Seduction 1
Investigation 1
Mnemonic Capacity 1
Mnemonic Power 1
Mnemonic Speed 1
Reasoning Capacity 1
Reasoning Power 1
Reasoning Speed 1
Muscular Capacity 1
Muscular Power 1
Muscular Speed 1
Neural Capacity 1
Neural Power 1
Neural Speed 1
Metaphysical Capacity 1
Metaphysical Power 1
Metaphysical Speed 1
Psychic Capacity 1
Psychic Power 1
Psychic Speed 1
Information 1
Shape 1
Resiliency 1
Renown 1
Shielding 1
Mien 1
Identify/Obscure 1
Persuade/Dissuade 1
Pursue/Escape 1
Assault/Protect 1
Mental Tolerance 1
Animal Handler 1
Artist 1
Athlete 1
Computers 1
Martial Arts 1
Mystic Power 1
Science 1
Thief 1
Glitz 1
Gray Matter 1
Virility 1
Cerebrality 1
Discernment 1
Adroitness 1
Wherewithal 1
Sociality 1
Magic Aptitude 1
Psychic Talent 1
Defense 1
Prescience 1
Spiritual 1
Wisdom/Intuition 1
Greed 1
Selfishness 1
Lust 1
Social Class 1
Physical Strength & Stamina 1
Charisma/Attractiveness 1
Scientific Aptitude 1
Reactions 1
Accurancy 1
Ability to Deal with Aliens 1
Alien Technology Use 1
Crystal Use 1
Standing 1
Luck/Intuition 1
H-B-S Factor 1
Psychic Reservoir 1
Power Points 1
Aerial Coordination 1
Channeling 1
Id 1
Pluck 1
Honor 1
Mettle 1
Hugeness 1
Combat Value 1
Bench Press Weight 1
[optional attributes include Great Beauty 1
Great Strength 1
Great Speed 1
Excellent Vision 1
Excellent Hearing] 1
Soul-Strength 1
Patience 1
Bulk 1
Brain Meat 1
Fame 1
Swordsmanship 1
Sixth Sense 1
Morale 1
Noble Heart 1
Drive Skill 1
Tech Skill 1
Street Skill 1
Medical Skill 1
Psi Skill 1
Drive 1
Magical Aptitude 1
Banging 1
Grunting 1
Craft 1
Prudence 1
Tough 1
Deft 1
Clever 1
Bearing 1
Nature 1
Macho 1
Missile Skill 1
Affection 1
Durability 1
Technical Ability 1
Body Type 1
Money & Family 1
Physical Power 1
Physical Condition 1
Learning & Recall 1
Mental Prowess 1
Past Military Experience 1
Sensibility 1
Attention 1
Face 1
Persuasiveness 1
Magic Ability 1
Ki 1
Aspect 1
Domain 1
Realm 1
Activity 1
Chitin 1
Metamorphosis 1
Communion 1
Rapport 1
Hitting 1
Attack 1
Unggghh Points 1
Dodge/Evade 1
STR 1
COOR 1
AGY 1
END 1
CHAR 1
INT 1
MAG 1
LUCK 1
Sides 1
Bones 1
Twitch 1
Mechanical Aptitude 1
Management 1
Hardware 1
Software 1
Wetware 1
Splendor 1
Scheming 1
Grade Level 1
Phys Ed 1
Pokethulhu Lore 1
Shoplifting 1
Talking Trash 1
Destiny 1
Sense Acuity 1
[no attributes] 1
Psionic Power 1
Dynamism 1
Smell-Taste 1
Dream 1
Melee 1
Missile 1
Mental Aptitude 1
Christmas Spirit 1
Ignorance 1
Cowardice 1
Paranoia 1
Superstition 1
Acuity 1
Head 1
Hand 1
Lurch 1
Flail 1
Clutch 1
Chuck 1
Profession 1
Buffness 1
Purdiness 1
color 1
Isho 1
Learn 1
Spot 1
Listen 1
Diagnose 1
Animal Handling 1
Deception 1
Language 1
Survival 1
Thievery 1
Lore 1
Social Level 1
AP[?] 1
Balance 1
Semblance 1
Association 1
Aptitude 1
Cohesion 1
Creation 1
Psi Use 1
Psi Recovery 1
Strength/Stamina 1
Dexterity/Reaction Speed 1
Intuition/Logic 1
Personality/Leadership 1
Rationality 1
Irrationality 1
Judgement 1
Qualities 1
Temperament 1
Scruples 1
Motivation 1
Strength/Hits 1
Engineering 1
Piloting 1
Thuggery 1
Stupidity 1
Obliviousness 1
Repulsiveness 1
Attitude 1
Age 1
Combat Quickness 1
Social Status 1
Viciousness 1
Luckiness 1
Combat Rating 1
Magic Rating 1
Bod 1
R.W.P. [Relationship with Parents] 1
Bonk 1
Mind Soul 1
Fighting Ability 1
Non-Fighting Ability 1
Karma 1
Zip 1
Weird 1
Wizardry 1
Mythos 1
Mental Power 1
Persona 1
Interaction 1
Defending 1
Running 1
Wounds 1
Warrior 1
Rogue 1
Mage 1
Movement Rate 1
Life Force 1
Genius 1
Wu Wei 1
Ruggedness 1
Resistance 1

What's your favorite attribute?

 

[Darth Roxor]

moxie

 

[Lagole Gon]

Lagole Gon's super cool attribute system:

Strength (Brawn?)
Agility

Intelligence
Awareness

Willpower
Charisma (Character? Personality? Presence?)


Lagole Gon's super cool attribute system, overly complex 9 attribute version:

Strength
Endurance
Agility

Intelligence
Knowledge
Awareness

Willpower
Intuition
Charisma (Character? Personality? Presence?)

 

[Lagole Gon]

Damn it! This is an interesting topic, people should post more here!
I guess I will have to tag people.

Maxie
JarlFrank
Conan
Mebrilia
Dgaider

 

[Maxie]

rename charisma to charm for fire emblem swag

 

[JarlFrank]

Looks

 

[Zed Duke of Banville]

The list might be useful if it combined attributes that are equivalent aside from selecting different synonyms for their name.

 

[Faarbaute]

Lurch

 

[King Crispy]

R.W.P. [Relationship with Parents] 1

 

[Old One]

Throw

 

[Stella Brando]

R.W.P. [Relationship with Parents] 1

How many points did Oedipus have?

 

[Alex]

From an analysis of 524 RPGs

Strength 313
Dexterity 202
Intelligence 198
Agility 133
Charisma 127
Constitution 114
Perception 91
Stamina 68
Willpower 62
Speed 54
Body 54
Endurance 51
Appearance 51
Presence 50
Luck 49
Mind 48
Will 47
Wits 42
Wisdom 34
Brains 32
Coordination 32
Manipulation 31
Awareness 31
[no standard attributes] 31
Reflexes 30
Intellect 28
Health 28
Knowledge 27
Soul 24
Fitness 23
Reasoning 22
Power 22
Intuition 20
Size 19
Looks 19
Spirit 18
Resolve 18
Ego 18
Comeliness 17
Physical Strength 16
Physique 16
Influence 15
Personality 14
Charm 14
Craftiness 14
Intelligence Quotient 13
Physical Beauty 13
Toughness 13
Cool 13
Education 12
Creativity 12
Mental Endurance 12
Mental Affinity 12
Physical Prowess 12
Physical Endurance 12
Vigor 11
Brawn 11
Piety 11
Body Pips 11
Composure 11
Quickness 10
Sturdiness 10
Vitality 10
Psionics 10
Reason 10
Smarts 10
Muscle 9
Alertness 9
Empathy 9
Mental 8
Physical 7
Movement 7
Prowess 7
Wit 7
Courage 7
Aura 7
Hearing 7
Accuracy 7
Leadership 7
Cunning 7
Mentality 7
Deftness 6
Insight 6
Throw 6
Hit Points 6
Magic Resistance 6
Mechanical 6
Fellowship 6
Talent 6
Attractiveness 5
Fortitude 5
Psyche 5
Nimbleness 5
Manual Dexterity 5
IQ 5
Magic 5
Fighting 5
Persuasion 5
Voice 5
Confidence 5
Stealth 5
Mass 5
Brain 4
I.Q. 4
Build 4
Touch 4
Bravery 4
Dodge 4
Sanity 4
Might 4
Technical 4
Combat 4
Moves 4
Discretion 4
Magnetism 4
Skill 4
Memory 4
Eyesight 4
Smell/Taste 4
Morality 4
Aim 4
Social Standing 4
Reaction 4
Athletics 3
Appeal 3
Finesse 3
Hands 3
Focus 3
Communication 3
Feet 3
Rank 3
Technique 3
Tech 3
Movement Allowance 3
Extranormal 3
Acumen 3
Cognition 3
Beauty 3
Driving 3
Ingenuity 3
Move 3
Expertise 3
Muscles 3
Sense 3
Resilience 3
Self Discipline 3
Nerve 3
Guts 3
Psi 3
Damage 3
Weapon Skill 3
Ballistic Skill 3
Control 3
Determination 2
Eloquence 2
Life 2
Heart 2
Senses 2
Learning 2
Warfare 2
Common Sense 2
Aggression 2
Mystic 2
Essence 2
Experience 2
Observation 2
Smell 2
Sensitivity 2
Mental Stability 2
Forte 2
Steel 2
Discipline 2
Bardic Voice 2
Nimble 2
Guile 2
Healing 2
Marksmanship 2
Thinking 2
Moxie 2
Vigour 2
Reflex 2
Fate 2
Concentration 2
Psychic Ability 2
Agility/Dexterity 2
Weight 2
Air 2
Earth 2
Fire 2
Water 2
Faith 2
Blood 2
Incapacity 2
Chi 2
Combat Skill 2
Mental Strength 2
Loyalty 2
Height 2
Command 2
Imagination 2
Sight 2
Force 2
Precision 2
Meat 2
Initiative 2
Extraneous 2
Attack Skill 2
Defence Skill 2
Matter 2
Chaos 2
Learning Ability 2
Edge 2
Radiation Resistance 2
Mental Resistance 2
Leadership Potential 2
Style 2
Bravado 2
Reputation 2
Grace 2
Violence 2
Mojo 2
Chutzpah 2
Energy 2
Social 2
Weakness 2
Clumsiness 2
Status 2
Psionic Potential 2
Savvy 2
Magical 1
Public Relations 1
Sneaking 1
Backbone 1
Instinct 1
Legs 1
Mouth 1
Learning Drive 1
Position 1
Mechanical Ability 1
Swimming Ability 1
Mana 1
Lucidity 1
Fluidity 1
Zeal 1
Understanding 1
Tenacity 1
Interrelation 1
Psionic 1
Smash 1
Contemplating 1
Guts Intuition 1
Chemical Awareness 1
Vision 1
Gun Accuracy 1
Throwing Accuracy 1
Stature 1
Brutality 1
Brutelligence 1
Brutimidation 1
Resources 1
Circles 1
Ferocity 1
Alignment 1
Nobility 1
Camaraderie 1
Action 1
Resolution 1
Good Luck 1
Bad Luck 1
Pain 1
Hope 1
Cash 1
Rep 1
Cover 1
Conditioning 1
Quick 1
Dashing 1
Stout 1
Lordly 1
Neural 1
Coercion 1
Seduction 1
Investigation 1
Mnemonic Capacity 1
Mnemonic Power 1
Mnemonic Speed 1
Reasoning Capacity 1
Reasoning Power 1
Reasoning Speed 1
Muscular Capacity 1
Muscular Power 1
Muscular Speed 1
Neural Capacity 1
Neural Power 1
Neural Speed 1
Metaphysical Capacity 1
Metaphysical Power 1
Metaphysical Speed 1
Psychic Capacity 1
Psychic Power 1
Psychic Speed 1
Information 1
Shape 1
Resiliency 1
Renown 1
Shielding 1
Mien 1
Identify/Obscure 1
Persuade/Dissuade 1
Pursue/Escape 1
Assault/Protect 1
Mental Tolerance 1
Animal Handler 1
Artist 1
Athlete 1
Computers 1
Martial Arts 1
Mystic Power 1
Science 1
Thief 1
Glitz 1
Gray Matter 1
Virility 1
Cerebrality 1
Discernment 1
Adroitness 1
Wherewithal 1
Sociality 1
Magic Aptitude 1
Psychic Talent 1
Defense 1
Prescience 1
Spiritual 1
Wisdom/Intuition 1
Greed 1
Selfishness 1
Lust 1
Social Class 1
Physical Strength & Stamina 1
Charisma/Attractiveness 1
Scientific Aptitude 1
Reactions 1
Accurancy 1
Ability to Deal with Aliens 1
Alien Technology Use 1
Crystal Use 1
Standing 1
Luck/Intuition 1
H-B-S Factor 1
Psychic Reservoir 1
Power Points 1
Aerial Coordination 1
Channeling 1
Id 1
Pluck 1
Honor 1
Mettle 1
Hugeness 1
Combat Value 1
Bench Press Weight 1
[optional attributes include Great Beauty 1
Great Strength 1
Great Speed 1
Excellent Vision 1
Excellent Hearing] 1
Soul-Strength 1
Patience 1
Bulk 1
Brain Meat 1
Fame 1
Swordsmanship 1
Sixth Sense 1
Morale 1
Noble Heart 1
Drive Skill 1
Tech Skill 1
Street Skill 1
Medical Skill 1
Psi Skill 1
Drive 1
Magical Aptitude 1
Banging 1
Grunting 1
Craft 1
Prudence 1
Tough 1
Deft 1
Clever 1
Bearing 1
Nature 1
Macho 1
Missile Skill 1
Affection 1
Durability 1
Technical Ability 1
Body Type 1
Money & Family 1
Physical Power 1
Physical Condition 1
Learning & Recall 1
Mental Prowess 1
Past Military Experience 1
Sensibility 1
Attention 1
Face 1
Persuasiveness 1
Magic Ability 1
Ki 1
Aspect 1
Domain 1
Realm 1
Activity 1
Chitin 1
Metamorphosis 1
Communion 1
Rapport 1
Hitting 1
Attack 1
Unggghh Points 1
Dodge/Evade 1
STR 1
COOR 1
AGY 1
END 1
CHAR 1
INT 1
MAG 1
LUCK 1
Sides 1
Bones 1
Twitch 1
Mechanical Aptitude 1
Management 1
Hardware 1
Software 1
Wetware 1
Splendor 1
Scheming 1
Grade Level 1
Phys Ed 1
Pokethulhu Lore 1
Shoplifting 1
Talking Trash 1
Destiny 1
Sense Acuity 1
[no attributes] 1
Psionic Power 1
Dynamism 1
Smell-Taste 1
Dream 1
Melee 1
Missile 1
Mental Aptitude 1
Christmas Spirit 1
Ignorance 1
Cowardice 1
Paranoia 1
Superstition 1
Acuity 1
Head 1
Hand 1
Lurch 1
Flail 1
Clutch 1
Chuck 1
Profession 1
Buffness 1
Purdiness 1
color 1
Isho 1
Learn 1
Spot 1
Listen 1
Diagnose 1
Animal Handling 1
Deception 1
Language 1
Survival 1
Thievery 1
Lore 1
Social Level 1
AP[?] 1
Balance 1
Semblance 1
Association 1
Aptitude 1
Cohesion 1
Creation 1
Psi Use 1
Psi Recovery 1
Strength/Stamina 1
Dexterity/Reaction Speed 1
Intuition/Logic 1
Personality/Leadership 1
Rationality 1
Irrationality 1
Judgement 1
Qualities 1
Temperament 1
Scruples 1
Motivation 1
Strength/Hits 1
Engineering 1
Piloting 1
Thuggery 1
Stupidity 1
Obliviousness 1
Repulsiveness 1
Attitude 1
Age 1
Combat Quickness 1
Social Status 1
Viciousness 1
Luckiness 1
Combat Rating 1
Magic Rating 1
Bod 1
R.W.P. [Relationship with Parents] 1
Bonk 1
Mind Soul 1
Fighting Ability 1
Non-Fighting Ability 1
Karma 1
Zip 1
Weird 1
Wizardry 1
Mythos 1
Mental Power 1
Persona 1
Interaction 1
Defending 1
Running 1
Wounds 1
Warrior 1
Rogue 1
Mage 1
Movement Rate 1
Life Force 1
Genius 1
Wu Wei 1
Ruggedness 1
Resistance 1

What's your favorite attribute?

Did you make this list yourself, Rusty? If not, could you link to the source?

 

[Mebrilia the Viera Queen]

It is hard to select a list of favorite attributes when RPG may vary the way an attribute means for.
Take for example Charisma in DnD which includes many things from appearance to personality.

I like how Conan handles it
.

It is nice to have a main attribute with a category inside for skills and such.
As for my favorite attributes I often like very agile characters dexterity or agility charismatic high personality or intelligent characters.

 

[Lagole Gon]

Lagole Gon's super cool EXPERIMENTAL 8 attribute system:

Strength
Endurance
Agility
Awareness

Intelligence
Willpower
Intuition
Charisma (Character? Personality? Presence?)

Lagole Gon's super cool EXPERIMENTAL 7 attribute system:

Strength
Endurance
Agility

Reason
Awareness
Charisma

Intuition

Lagole Gon's super cool EXPERIMENTAL ALTERNATIVE 6 attribute system:

Strength (Brawn?)
Agility

Reason
Awareness

Character
Intuition

I... I can't decide.

 

[JamesDixon]

Lagole Gon are you going to put in anal circumference and other body measurements?

 

[Lagole Gon]

Lagole Gon are you going to put in anal circumference and other body measurements?

Brawn or Constitution already covers that.

 

[JamesDixon]

Lagole Gon are you going to put in anal circumference and other body measurements?

Brawn or Constitution already covers that.

So you're not going to have tables that you can roll on for body part sizes? I am severely disappointed.

 

[Falksi]

 

[Viata]

The problems with string distance algorithms.

 

[rusty_shackleford]

it doesn't say I.?Q.?

 

[Viata]

it doesn't say I.?Q.?

Only in Grimoire.

 

[Lagole Gon]

Lagole Gon's super cool attribute system, ANOTHER overly complex 9 attribute version:

Strength
Constitution
Agility

Awareness
Reason
Charisma

Willpower
Intuition
Luck

 

[Ismaul]

Rusty, which game has those stats:
Hugeness
Banging
Grunting
Brain Meat
Unggghh Points

I assume, likely erroneously, that it's the same game, but man, sounds like a great neanderthal RPG.

 

[rusty_shackleford]

Hugeness

Here Come the Monsters

Banging

Grunting

Land of Og

Brain Meat

InvaderZ

Unggghh Points

Og: Unearthed Edition

 

[ELEXmakesMeHard]

From an analysis of 524 RPGs

Honor 1

Hm so either they don't count the QFG-series as RPGs, or they only count one of them.

Man that attribute was poorly handled in QFG 2-3 btw. Basically if you give a beggar a gold coin, you might gain 1 honor -- but if you give him a bucket of copper coins (equalling 1 gold coin) you might max your honor.