I love DnD Next, but I want some more from intelligence…
In 3.5 and Pathfinder, characters received skill points based on their intelligence. In 4th Edition, this was dropped. I didn’t like this. I present a system for start sill training based on the intelligence of the character
| Class | Base Trained Skills |
| barbarian | 3 |
| Bard | 4 |
| Cleric | 4 |
| Druid | 3 |
| Fighter | 3 |
| Monk | 2 |
| Wizard | 3 |
| Ranger | 3 |
| Paladin | 4 |
In the above table, characters receive starting skills based on the base trained skills value plus their intelligence bonus. Some classes will have fewer skill, but some will have many more. I think intelligence should matter more as in 4e and the current rendition of DnD Next intelligence has no real barring on the characters outside of the wizard.
I also think the skill training feat should be
Skill Training
Feat
You devote your free time to bettering yourself outside of combat
Benefit:Gain training in a number of skills equal to 1 + 1 or half you intelligence bonus rounded up , which ever is higher.
Thoughts?
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