This method was invented by Keith Davis.Īs in the organic variant roll a d6 for the first score as to where it goes, then either a d5(1/2 of d10) or d6 rerolling if you get the same spot, a d4 for the next number d3 for the next number and d2 for the next to last number. I've created a sheet to auto roll and randomly arrange for you:Ĭhoose the first 3 scores (and thus the last 3 as well) no +2 to a score, As you're already getting point buy don't need the extra +2, and it gives some balancing against the original method. If I decide I want a Fighter, I can switch Cha with Str, then add +2 to dex and Con leaving me with 18 Str, 14 Dex, 15 Con, 8 Int, 16 Wis, 7 Cha, which can be further modified by race. If I go Sorcerer I can put the +2s in Dex and Con. Not bad for a Cleric or Druid, or Sorcerer. #3 Roll d4 - 3, so skip over Con & Int, which puts the 16 in Wis using d20 ability score order I do #1 Str, #2 Dex, #3 Con, #4 Int, #5 Wis, #6 Cha

So my first three scores are 9, 13, and 16.įor score #4 I subtract #1 (9) from 27 to get 18įor score #5 subtract #2 (13) from 25 to get 12įor score #6 subtract #3 (16) from 23 to get 7 This balances it better against arranging your scores as desired, and gives a little further customization.Įxample of creating a character with the organic method: After swapping two scores, raise two abilites by 2, not to exceed 18. Roll a d6 for the first score as to where it goes, then either a d5(1/2 of d10) or d6 rerolling if you get the same spot, a d4 for the next number d3 for the next number and d2 for the next to last number. This is also the method I recommend for use with AD&D 1st edition as it is possible to roll a character qualifying for Bard, which isn't possible with the original method.Īfter rolling your scores as in the original method randomly assign them to abilities. This is intended to create more organic character without having every character of the same architype have placed scores and being too similar, but still allows changing two scores and adding bonuses to make sure you can choose any class without impacting it's power too much. Subtract #1 from 27, #2 from 25 and #3 from 23, those are your other three scores. Roll 3 scores with 4d6 drop the lowest die, #1 bump to 9 if lower, #2 bump to 7 if lower, #3 bump to 5 if lower. Since the total is always 77 I can easily look at a character and see if someone screwed up.

The 27-25-23 method is sort of a 'please all the people all the time method' as it allows some buying (the +2), is close to an array as it always produces characters with 77 total in ability scores, and allows rolling something.

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