Originally Posted by Starblaireau
I probably missed the right thread but is there any reason why after more two years of early access where racials stats where used, Larian decided "suddenly" to use this flat +2/+1 for every race ? This new system seems flavorless for me.

Notice I made an human as main character without noticing the drawback you mention. I don't plan to restart (again) my first run and will finish the game with him.

This thread might be a better place for more general discussion of the change, rather than the impact on humans specifically. But as an attempted quick answer to your question, I'm not aware that Larian have commented on this so all we have is speculation that it's come from either feedback from playtesters or as a result of trying to align with the possible direction of travel for D&D beyond 5e, or some combination of both, neither or something else entirely!

We also have this discussion of the pros and cons of racial ability score bonuses, though that predates the announcement of the changed approach.

Feel free to continue the discussion in one of the linked threads if you wish.

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