Do we need points based stat generation at all?

[Pete Mack]

Werbaer: 18/40 is fine. You get plenty of mana, and it won't take that long to find a +stat item (ring, amulet, or helmet, or even *slay* weapon.)

[Estie]

With non-casters, I always spend 12 points on Str. The combination of carrying capacity and melee damage makes it too important. Finding another 4 con potions later is of no concern, as they are frequent plus theres ent draughts and toughness and augmentation. Also, when the time comes to switch to con gear, it often so happens that equipping the stuff acquired by then overshoots 18/200 con anyway.

Possibly im a little biased from playing with randarts; unlike in standart games, where youre almost guaranteed a good dagger early on, you have to be ready to wield heavier weapons asap.

Its a case of early advantage vs delayed gratification and I am all in the early advantage camp on this one.

[DavidMedley]

You make a compelling case. Maybe I'll give it a try.

[DavidMedley]

Nah, I just can't buy it. Give me 4 points somewhere else. Only Warriors could maybe behave like they have 3 dump stats.