Skills vs Attributes

gruundehn · 11-10-2018, 08:53 PM

Often there is a discussion on the relative merits of buying skills vs buying attributes. I propose an idea that I have not seen yet in the issue.

Skills can be bought with CP as there is the "Ah Ha!" aspect of a sudden flash of insight concerning the skill.

There is no similar flash of insight concerning attributes. One does not wake up one morning and realize that one became more intelligent or dexterous overnight. So, eliminate the ability to purchase attributes with CP.

Attributes could be raised but only by training and a time sheet. The GM can impede or accelerate the growth of attributes by the pace of the campaign. Players will have to manage their character differently than a blanket "Everything is behind the scenes" when improving their character.

Comments?

11-10-2018, 08:53 PM	#1
gruundehn Join Date: Oct 2005	Skills vs Attributes Often there is a discussion on the relative merits of buying skills vs buying attributes. I propose an idea that I have not seen yet in the issue. Skills can be bought with CP as there is the "Ah Ha!" aspect of a sudden flash of insight concerning the skill. There is no similar flash of insight concerning attributes. One does not wake up one morning and realize that one became more intelligent or dexterous overnight. So, eliminate the ability to purchase attributes with CP. Attributes could be raised but only by training and a time sheet. The GM can impede or accelerate the growth of attributes by the pace of the campaign. Players will have to manage their character differently than a blanket "Everything is behind the scenes" when improving their character. Comments? __________________ The World's Tallest Dwarf