The Hand You're Dealt: Determining Ability Scores by Playing Cards

"You can roll dice, spend points, or just take the Standard Array, but when's the last time you tried something new when creating a new character? Something that actually involves making meaningful choices, but also keeps things interesting with a little random chance? This supplement provides just that: A way to generate ability scores in the form of a fast, easy, and engaging solitaire card game.

The PDF includes an intro explaining why you might want to use playing cards to determine ability scores, explains the simple rules, walks through two example rounds, and presents some optional rules for more intricate play."

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