Because I know exactly two people who hand-roll. Most use scripts/rollers and aren't even paying attention during the process. That is what I meant. All vets are going to see, (not me, I couldn't care, but some do) is that now you have lower stats. So in their eyes, it's a tone-down. But whatever, like I said, stat rolling isn't much of an issue to me.

In the future, if something's not an issue to you, and you think it's an issue for other people, let them post. It might not be a big issue to anyone, or you might misinterpret what does bother them.

The ability to get full benefit from +stat gear, notably the ability to keep ranking while down a little CON without kissing hp goodbye, is a huge perk. As is the ability to train charisma (for certain classes).

The rolling change does narrow the gap between newer players and veterans. Now all three groups start on even ability score footing after about a minute. Having extra software or free time doesn't enter into the equation. Any time you level the playing field like that, someone has to gain less than someone else.

Any further discussion (double-especially off-topic threadjacking about shopping) should be directed to Gameplay.

valguarnera@carrionfields.com