Class requirements [Archive] - Wizards Community

Class requirements [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Holy Warrior
02-29-04, 06:42 AM You know in AD&D, there were some ability score requirrements for some classes, d'you think it is right to use this in my games? What do you say?
Thermanshs
02-29-04, 07:48 AM I think that a class's most important abilities are already met by players in 3,5 so why put further restriction?It also prevents players being caught in all these stereotypes that trade flavor/variation for power
Kage Wellby
02-29-04, 09:28 AM I agree. Just because it benefits a rogue to be dexterous doesn't mean that a rogue should have a certain dex or higher. PrCs are a different story, though.
Shadowfax7
02-29-04, 10:04 AM I agree as well, no minimum requirements to ability scores should exist for the classes.

Versatility in having a low STR fighter or low DEX Rogue enhance the roleplaying aspect of the game.

And all spellcasting classes already have a minimum stat requirement to cast their spells. :)
Aramas
02-29-04, 11:39 AM Actually, it specifically states in the DMG that when designing a PrC an ability score of a certain value is a poor choice for a requirement.

You may, however, require a certain feat that has a prerequisite ability score.

I don't think any class should require you to have rolled a certain number at character creation just to take the class.
Holy Warrior
02-29-04, 01:38 PM OK! OK! I give up! You're right. But please do not reply the word 3.5, I don't like it!
q'afuu
02-29-04, 05:16 PM Originally posted by Holy Warrior
You know in AD&D, there were some ability score requirrements for some classes, d'you think it is right to use this in my games? With this rule, AD&D basically gave players who would already have more powerful characters based on higher stats, another power boost by giving them access to more powerful classes. I have literally nothing good to say about this.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Holy Warrior 02-29-04, 06:42 AM	You know in AD&D, there were some ability score requirrements for some classes, d'you think it is right to use this in my games? What do you say?
Thermanshs 02-29-04, 07:48 AM	I think that a class's most important abilities are already met by players in 3,5 so why put further restriction?It also prevents players being caught in all these stereotypes that trade flavor/variation for power
Kage Wellby 02-29-04, 09:28 AM	I agree. Just because it benefits a rogue to be dexterous doesn't mean that a rogue should have a certain dex or higher. PrCs are a different story, though.
Shadowfax7 02-29-04, 10:04 AM	I agree as well, no minimum requirements to ability scores should exist for the classes. Versatility in having a low STR fighter or low DEX Rogue enhance the roleplaying aspect of the game. And all spellcasting classes already have a minimum stat requirement to cast their spells. :)
Aramas 02-29-04, 11:39 AM	Actually, it specifically states in the DMG that when designing a PrC an ability score of a certain value is a poor choice for a requirement. You may, however, require a certain feat that has a prerequisite ability score. I don't think any class should require you to have rolled a certain number at character creation just to take the class.
Holy Warrior 02-29-04, 01:38 PM	OK! OK! I give up! You're right. But please do not reply the word 3.5, I don't like it!
q'afuu 02-29-04, 05:16 PM	Originally posted by Holy Warrior You know in AD&D, there were some ability score requirrements for some classes, d'you think it is right to use this in my games? With this rule, AD&D basically gave players who would already have more powerful characters based on higher stats, another power boost by giving them access to more powerful classes. I have literally nothing good to say about this.