Post originally by BlackSheep at 2004-01-19 08:50:12
Converted from Phorums BB System

The problem is things like this:

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In essence, you roll the familiar 3D6 for each of the Stats, and write down the number rolled, as well as a Main Stat Bonus (MSB) equal to the number of points you got above “10” in each. Any number you get lower than 10 on 3D6 will effectively give you a Main Stat Negative (MSN), and any number of 11 and higher will give you a Main Stat Bonus (MSB). As a consequence, if you have the average result of 10 you get exactly +0.
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It's little more than a very long way of writing 'roll 3d6 and subtract ten'.