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The average stats rolled with 4d6, dropping the lowest number and repeating 6 times, is roughly 16, 14, 13, 12, 10, 9.
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This is close to the D&D 3e elite array (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) and the slightly boosted D&D 4e standard array (16, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10).
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This article provides an analyzer to compare the statistical differences between 2nd edition and 3rd edition dice rolls, as well as suggestions for alternate die roll stats for Legend of the Five Rings. It also provides sample rolls for character generation and suggests using a dice roll string to help with character generation. Finally, it provides a phrase "stuffed shirt" that comes from the 1800s, when tailors made window displays of their shirts, stuffed with tissue paper.
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Dungeons & Dragons discussion on the Dungeons & Dragons Beyond Forums is a great resource for anyone looking to learn more about the system of rolling stats in Dungeons & Dragons. The discussion covers a variety of methods, such as rolling 4d6, dropping the lowest number and repeating 6 times, and placing them however the DM wants. The discussion also covers the point-buy system, which allows players to customize their characters, and the standard array method, which is a great way to get started.
How do you roll stats? - Dungeon Masters Only - Dungeons & Dragons Discussion - D&D Beyond Forums - D&D Beyond
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The Honest Rolls Character trope as used in popular culture. In Tabletop RPGs where stats ... You will get average or below-average stats more than half the ...
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It also shows us that the average roll is rougly 16, 14, 13, 12, 10, 9. This is pretty close to the D&D 3 e elite array (15, 14, 13, 12, 10, 8) and the slightly boosted D&D 4 e standard array (16, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10
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Full Roll For more complicated rolls, you can generate pretty much any other standard roll in here. * ( d + ) + Rolling Rules: Standard rules Drop lowest Drop ...
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Before I start, I'd like to note that this is written with D&D in mind. Each system has a ... The following method avoids that issue, by using each rolled die ...
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It can do more than simple d20 rolls, like calculating average damage against a target's AC given a weapon.
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