Pool of Radiance (computer game)

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I’ve just started playing the game and like it so far.

As an old-time roleplayer, I found the character generation interesting. (Start with 8 points per ability, add 25. But scores above 14 need 2 points per 1 advance, and scores above 16 need 3.)

Now the manual says that you get an ability point every few levels (e.g. at 4th level). My question is:

Is the bonus point = 1 ability point;
or is it like the starting additions - you can only increase up to 14?

(Because this would affect my starting choices, and I don’t want to replay back up to 4th level if I choose wrongly!).

As usual, thanks for reading this far. :cool:

2

You get one ability point. It raises any ability one point.
There are also a good smattering of barrels that increase your various abilities.

3

Like Genseric said, at 4th, 8th, and 12th level, you can raise any of your abilities one point. Doesn’t matter if you’re raising it from 8 to 9 or from 18 to 19, any of your abilities go up one point.

And you’ll find a TON of magic items that will raise ability scores, so don’t worry too much if at the start, your characters seem kinda wimpy. The game is very magic-item-rich, so within a level or two, all your guys’ll have magic boots, rings, armor, weapons and more scrolls and wands than you can count.

4

Okey-dokey … thanks!