Rationale for new stat gain model?

[Pete Mack]

The new stat gain model (+1 when BASE < 18; +10 when base >= 18) means that stat gain takes a lot longer to get to 18/80, which I feel is more important than taking less time to get to 18/100. (18/80 is where a lot of my stats would usually end up.)

Is there a reason for this? The extra points in cost-based starting stats makes up for some of this. But not all. And getting !Aug used to mean quite a bit more than it does now.

Also, nexus breathers are quite a bit more dangerous, as the less important stats take a LOT longer to get to 18/xx from 10.

[takkaria]

The new stat gain model (+1 when BASE < 18; +10 when base >= 18) means that stat gain takes a lot longer to get to 18/80, which I feel is more important than taking less time to get to 18/100. (18/80 is where a lot of my stats would usually end up.)

Is there a reason for this? The extra points in cost-based starting stats makes up for some of this. But not all. And getting !Aug used to mean quite a bit more than it does now.

Also, nexus breathers are quite a bit more dangerous, as the less important stats take a LOT longer to get to 18/xx from 10.

The reason is because I'm going to be moving the internal scale for stats to one which is linear, and that is a precursor to that.

[PowerDiver]

One possible easy boost would be to allow the 1 or 2 point gain, rather than just 1, after you get past 18.

[Magnate]

One possible easy boost would be to allow the 1 or 2 point gain, rather than just 1, after you get past 18.

Or before (which was previously the case).

[takkaria]

Or before (which was previously the case).

I'd be happy with that.

[Larvitz]

Yeah, that sounds like it would be pretty good... the stat gain does get a bit slow right in that area, and it's a hindrance at times...

So I like your evolution from the current precursor, Takkaria. =]

[PowerDiver]

Or before (which was previously the case).

Was there a change before? I had not noticed. I was suggesting that the 1-or-2 continue past 18, not that it be switched.

[Pete Mack]

Was there a change before? I had not noticed. I was suggesting that the 1-or-2 continue past 18, not that it be switched.

Yes, it has changed. It took me a while to notice, until I quaffed !Augmentation.

[Zikke]

I <3 these old D&D throwbacks.