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This system has been designed for quick character generation and ease of play. The focus is to make it simpler for players. The GM, however, must be well-versed in the d20 system to make use of this set of rules. Of course, all d20 resources can be used with this set of rules, without conversion.  \nABILITY SCORE MODIFIERS  \nBasic d20 uses the ability score modifiers for the six ability scores (normally ranging from-4 to +4) . This makes it easier on the players to figure out what to add to a d20 roll (as in,“Everyone roll a d20 and add your Dexterity to see who goes first.”) .  \nABILITY SCORE DESCRIPTIONS  \nThe table below is used to randomly generate each of the character’s ability score modifiers. Apply any racial bonuses and penalties to this roll (not the ability score modifier) . Also, a descriptor for each score along with its meaning is given so that you can explain what these scores mean to your players in plain terms (such as,“You have a +2 Intelligence, this means your character is significantly above average.”) .  \n\n|  |  | |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Roll (3d6) | \u003Cbr>Modifier |  | Descriptor | Meaning |\n| 1 or less | -5 |  | Abysmal | Severely Handicapped |\n| 2-3 | -4 |  | Awful | Severely Impaired |\n| 4-5 | -3 |  | Bad | Impaired |\n| 6-7 | -2 |  | Poor | Significantly Below Average |\n| 8-9 | -1 |  | Mediocre | Below Average |\n| 10-11 | +0 |  | Fair | Average or Normal |\n| 12-13 | +1 |  | Good | Above Average |\n| 14-15 | +2 |  | Great | Significantly Above Average |\n| 16-17 | +3 |  | Exceptional | Gifted |\n| 18-19 | +4 |  | Amazing | Highly Gifted |\n| 20 or more | +5 |  | Phenomenal | Exceptionally Gifted |\n\nDo not use more “favorable” methods of rolling on this table.  \nBROAD SKILLS  \nBasic d20 uses a broad skill system that groups traditional d20 skills into twelve broad skill areas. Furthermore, it adds four broad skills that define offensive and defensive combat ability (Fight, Shoot, Dodge, and Parry) . Finally, the three save bonuses and hit dice are made into four additional broad skills (Fortitude, Reflex, Toughness, and Will) . This totals 20 broad skills.  \nThe full Basic d20 skill list is below. Not all campaigns will use all skills or use them the same way. For example, in a mainstream D&D-like campaign, Dodge and Parry will not be used, since these skills  \nprovide a Defense Bonus. Also, GMs can change the “d20 Skill Equivalents” area as needed. Perhaps you’d like to put Appraise into the Awareness category?  \nAny traditional d20 skill is now referred to as a “specialty.” For example, Bluff is a specialty under the Interaction broad skill. Any feats or other types of bonuses that apply to normal d20 skills must be applied to the appropriate specialty. So, if a character gets Skill Focus (bluff), this applies only to Interaction skill rolls involving the Bluff specialty. For simplicity, the GM can avoid using specialties altogether, if desired. 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