Originally Posted by Kurochi
Originally Posted by ScrotieMcB
It isn't a matter of ability points, it's a matter of attribute points. You'd need enough Dexterity for the bow, and enough Intelligence for the spells... and not much left over for Constitution, Speed, or Perception.


This is what I mean, if you go too wide you'll end up being mediocre at everything. You cannot be a powerful mage AND a powerful warrior AND a ranger since you have to split between intelligence, dexterity and strength.


No you can't be an all powerful mage and a warrior and a ranger at the same time, but you can be a very efficient and effective hybrid. What you lose in a couple of stat points you gain in skill diversity. That's how it has been in many games. Pure theoretical power or versatility, you can't have both. This isn't a new concept.