Point based character generation
issueid=3166 07-18-2014 08:54 PM
The Creator
Number of reported issues by adom-admin: 499
Point based character generation

Choose star sign, gender, race, class, talents, optionally customize attributes, maybe even reroll background if going for point-based.
Issue Details
Issue Number 3166
Issue Type Feature
Project ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
Category All
Status Implemented
Priority 2
Suggested Version ADOM r50
Implemented Version ADOM r65 (v2.1.0)
Milestone "Resurrect ADOM" Indiegogo Fulfillment
Votes for this feature 7
Votes against this feature 3
Assigned Users adom-admin
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12-18-2015 03:47 AM
Senior Member
In response to this from another thread:

Quote Originally Posted by adom-admin
Currently: No. Star sign selection doesn't alter anything but just removes the tedium of re-rolling so I don't see why it should be a special game mode.

For point-based character generation I am undecided but also lean towards including it into the standard sequence. Maybe point-based characters will receive slightly lower averages than random characters to offset the freedom of choice, though.
I believe points-based should be part of the standard game mode.

I think the best balance would be achieved by giving exactly average stats assuming the player buys average stat scores, and making increasing really high stats more expensive (adjusted for race/class).

ie Male Orc Fighter currently starts with an average ST of about 18-19. Increasing to about 20 would cost normal, increasing to 21-22 double, 23-24 triple.
Meanwhile Grey Elf Mindcrafter currently starts with an average ST of about 7. Increasing to 9 would cost normal, 10-11 double, 12-13 triple, etc...

01-06-2016 08:51 PM
The Creator
Done for R65.

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