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Old 11-19-2016, 09:06 PM   #17
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Default Re: [DF] Why do Wizards have 12 Dexterity?

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Originally Posted by RyanW View Post
Fighters just don't have to deal with No Sword-Swinging Zones or not having enough FP to cast Punch Enemy In Face (or casting times, for that matter).
Actually, Knights do have to deal with No Sword-Swinging Zones. Passages low enough to require crawling in. Taverns with sword-checks (traditionally accompanied by a complimentary brawl). They may not have FP to attack concerns, but if all you have is a sword and you're fighting harpies, you can feel pretty lame.

IQ is also Perception, and being an idiot means you don't notice important things (or don't realize it was important, or forget about it when you get distracted, same difference). IQ is also Will, and as mentioned Knights can find themselves suddenly in Make Will Roll Or Suck fights. And, just like the Wizard can't guarentee a nice ablative wall of knights in front of him, the Knights can't always rely on having a thinking-brain Wizard on hand when the IQ needs rolling.

Knights are also Tactics and Leadership characters, which are IQ based.

Nobody is single stat.
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