Is there a good random height and weight chart for characters that considers the character's stats? I see the one in the 3.5 PHB, but it's a straight random roll. I am looking for a random chart that would provide modifiers to the throws based on the character's STR, CON, and DEX scores.
Random Height and Weight
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xigbar
Explorer
I would make STR have a higher modifier than CON. STR could be like muscle, and CON just general bulkiness, like fat, which weight less than muscle. I would actually make DEX lighten a character, as it implies nimbleness and agility, which heftiness does not. As for height, I don't know. Personally, I always decide how much my character weighs irregardless of stats, because I see how they look in my head, but I want them to have the abilities that meet the prerequisites for my chosen character path.
I don't know of any official chart, though.
I don't know of any official chart, though.
Jimlock
Adventurer
In the games I play we never roll for height and weight. We pick whatever we like within the limits of the PHB table.
If a player wants to emphasize on something related to those, we might even allow some numbers that go slightly beyond those limits.
Honestly, i don't think it's worth breaking your head over it.
If a player wants to emphasize on something related to those, we might even allow some numbers that go slightly beyond those limits.
Honestly, i don't think it's worth breaking your head over it.
Theo R Cwithin
I cast "Baconstorm!"
Here's a system apparently adapted from an article in Dragon #91, [edit: Umm... 1984, so it's AD&D, not d20. D'oh!] that ties height to STR, & weight to that, in an attempt to be somewhat realistic. CON and DEX don't figure into this system, however, afaict.
I'm guessing this ultimately came from realworld medical measures like BMI, but I don't know that for sure. Might be interesting to dig up the Drgaon mag and see what its rationale is.
I'm guessing this ultimately came from realworld medical measures like BMI, but I don't know that for sure. Might be interesting to dig up the Drgaon mag and see what its rationale is.
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I agree. I'm just trying to see if there's a nifty chart out there.
I'm giving my players a choice of random roll, whatever they want, or random roll then adjust.
xigbar
Explorer
If you took the example Theo R Cwithin gave, and add my idea of making CON slightly less of an impact, and DEX a detractor, it could work.
frankthedm
First Post
It's worth it since mounts have weight limits that cost a good chunk of movement to go over. Also Besides the barding restrictions on flying mounts, flying mounts can only fly "if carrying no more than a light load. If you just let Players pick their weights, you'll be punishing players who pick reasonable weights for their high STR characters and rewarding conniving players who claim their 18 str 95lb. toothpick has chimp-like muscles.
lordxaviar
Explorer
good post...would xp if it would let me...
Jimlock
Adventurer
There are different types of strengths as there are different types of everything. High Str characters are not always bouncer like.
A guy can lift Xlbs three times in a row and stop, while another can lift X/4lbs 50 times in a row and then stop.
Different types of strengths, different body/muscle mass, different weights.
Players should pick height and weight according to how they want their characters, not so as to make their 4 member party ride a single light horse!
The DM is there, he can provide advice and correct anything that isn't consistent in respect to player choice.
Rolling for height and weight is not only useless but it can also create problems:
Player: "I want my character to be a skinny, short little fellow..."
DM: "Uuuum sorry for that,you just rolled maximum height and weight!... You might as well start imagining/describing your character according to that from now on!"
JamesonCourage
Adventurer
You'll notice, in this scenario, something that Water Bob (the original poster) has already responded to you with:
Water Bob said:
It's the player's call. He's looking for a more in-depth random roll chart for those who want to use it.
I don't think that's unreasonable, nor do I think the notion is useless, as the large majority of people realistically do follow certain guidelines is real life, which a random chart that incorporates physical stats would reflect. Making it optional also accepts the possibility of exceptions to the rule, which Water Bob has already made clear he plans to allow.
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