OLDSTATS
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OLDSTATS
Each attribute is represented in the following manner on the score table:
CURRENT (MAXIMUM) / MODIFIER
Where CURRENT is your current percentage in that attribute.
If CUR was 54, then you are better than 54% of your _RACE_ in that attribute. MAXIMUM is the highest possible percentage that you can hope to achieve in
that attribute. MODIFIER is the modifier that you character receives on
various die rolls and checks that will be performed on your character. The value of MODIFIER is determined by looking at your CURRENT, any equipment modifiers, and any racial bonus that you received for your race.
The 10 attributes that make up each character are:
PRIMARY ATTRIBUTES:
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Strength: The ability to use your muscles to their greatest advantage
(ST) Race plays a large determination in the real strength of your
character.
Quickness: The measure of your reflexes and reaction time.
(QU)
Presence: The ability to control your own mind - courage, bearing,
(PR) self-esteem. It plays a major role your ability to influence
others.
Intuition: The combination of your luck, genius, precognition, ESP, and
(IN) favor with the gods.
Empathy: The measure of your relationship to the all-pervading force
(EM) that is common in all things natural and supernatural. The
strength of your soul.
DEVELOPMENTAL ATTRIBUTES:
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Constitution: Your general health and well being, resistance, and overall
(CO) durability. Note CO is not as important on ROM muds.
Agility: Your manual dexterity, and litheness.
(AG)
Self-Discipline: The control of your mind over your body, concentration,
(SD) steadfastness, and inner strength. Your ability to go on
despite hardship.
Memory: Your ability to retain knowledge and what you have previously
(ME) encountered and learned.
Reasoning: Your ability to absorb and comprehend, as well as to use your
(RE) knowledge to draw conclusions. Memory and Reasoning combined
would be generally considered a reflection of intelligence
therefore affecting things like practicing.