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Does the ability score modifier go in the big or little circle?
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When filling in the ability scores section of a character sheet (Str, Dex, Con, Int, Wis and Cha), a lot of people put each ability score in the big circle, and the corresponding ability score modifier in the small circle below it. It makes some sense because that's the order you're writing it from top to bottom.
However, it seems more practical to put the ability score modifier in the large circle, since that's almost always the number you need to look at, and the ability score in the small circle.
Is there any official ruling on this?
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When filling in the ability scores section of a character sheet (Str, Dex, Con, Int, Wis and Cha), a lot of people put each ability score in the big circle, and the corresponding ability score modifier in the small circle below it. It makes some sense because that's the order you're writing it from top to bottom.
However, it seems more practical to put the ability score modifier in the large circle, since that's almost always the number you need to look at, and the ability score in the small circle.
Is there any official ruling on this?
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The bigger "circle" is actually more of a rectangle (maybe with rounded/tapered corners)...
– V2Blast
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I don't see how this is opinion based. He is asking for the ruling on it. If there is no ruling, then the answer is "there is no ruling and it doesn't actually matter". None of these cases is opinion-based. It's similar to how "up to the DM" is not motive for closing.
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When filling in the ability scores section of a character sheet (Str, Dex, Con, Int, Wis and Cha), a lot of people put each ability score in the big circle, and the corresponding ability score modifier in the small circle below it. It makes some sense because that's the order you're writing it from top to bottom.
However, it seems more practical to put the ability score modifier in the large circle, since that's almost always the number you need to look at, and the ability score in the small circle.
Is there any official ruling on this?
dnd-5e character-sheets
asked 4 hours ago
Quadratic Wizard
22.6k376128
When filling in the ability scores section of a character sheet (Str, Dex, Con, Int, Wis and Cha), a lot of people put each ability score in the big circle, and the corresponding ability score modifier in the small circle below it. It makes some sense because that's the order you're writing it from top to bottom.
However, it seems more practical to put the ability score modifier in the large circle, since that's almost always the number you need to look at, and the ability score in the small circle.
Is there any official ruling on this?
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dnd-5e character-sheets
asked 4 hours ago
Quadratic Wizard
22.6k376128
asked 4 hours ago
Quadratic Wizard
22.6k376128
asked 4 hours ago
Quadratic Wizard
22.6k376128
asked 4 hours ago
Quadratic Wizard
22.6k376128
asked 4 hours ago
Quadratic Wizard
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The bigger "circle" is actually more of a rectangle (maybe with rounded/tapered corners)...
– V2Blast
4 hours ago
3
I don't see how this is opinion based. He is asking for the ruling on it. If there is no ruling, then the answer is "there is no ruling and it doesn't actually matter". None of these cases is opinion-based. It's similar to how "up to the DM" is not motive for closing.
– HellSaint
2 hours ago
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The bigger "circle" is actually more of a rectangle (maybe with rounded/tapered corners)...
– V2Blast
4 hours ago
3
I don't see how this is opinion based. He is asking for the ruling on it. If there is no ruling, then the answer is "there is no ruling and it doesn't actually matter". None of these cases is opinion-based. It's similar to how "up to the DM" is not motive for closing.
– HellSaint
2 hours ago
The bigger "circle" is actually more of a rectangle (maybe with rounded/tapered corners)...
– V2Blast
4 hours ago
The bigger "circle" is actually more of a rectangle (maybe with rounded/tapered corners)...
– V2Blast
4 hours ago
3
3
I don't see how this is opinion based. He is asking for the ruling on it. If there is no ruling, then the answer is "there is no ruling and it doesn't actually matter". None of these cases is opinion-based. It's similar to how "up to the DM" is not motive for closing.
– HellSaint
2 hours ago
I don't see how this is opinion based. He is asking for the ruling on it. If there is no ruling, then the answer is "there is no ruling and it doesn't actually matter". None of these cases is opinion-based. It's similar to how "up to the DM" is not motive for closing.
– HellSaint
2 hours ago
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Modifier in the big circle
This is the way the character sheets for the starter set are filled out. Also makes the more frequently used modifier bigger and easier to read, so I would also recommend it.
answered 4 hours ago
Szega
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I agree that this placement makes more sense, but I don't know if that qualifies as an "official" ruling. For example, D&D Beyond gives the option for either direction, defaulting to modifiers on top. It mostly comes down to preference.
– Chris Hep
3 hours ago
@ChrisHep: I agree; I'd suggest leaving that as your own answer to the question :)
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
votes
up vote
7
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accepted
Modifier in the big circle
This is the way the character sheets for the starter set are filled out. Also makes the more frequently used modifier bigger and easier to read, so I would also recommend it.
answered 4 hours ago
Szega
35.8k4147182
I agree that this placement makes more sense, but I don't know if that qualifies as an "official" ruling. For example, D&D Beyond gives the option for either direction, defaulting to modifiers on top. It mostly comes down to preference.
– Chris Hep
3 hours ago
@ChrisHep: I agree; I'd suggest leaving that as your own answer to the question :)
– V2Blast
16 mins ago
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up vote
7
down vote
accepted
Modifier in the big circle
This is the way the character sheets for the starter set are filled out. Also makes the more frequently used modifier bigger and easier to read, so I would also recommend it.
answered 4 hours ago
Szega
35.8k4147182
I agree that this placement makes more sense, but I don't know if that qualifies as an "official" ruling. For example, D&D Beyond gives the option for either direction, defaulting to modifiers on top. It mostly comes down to preference.
– Chris Hep
3 hours ago
@ChrisHep: I agree; I'd suggest leaving that as your own answer to the question :)
– V2Blast
16 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
up vote
7
down vote
accepted
Modifier in the big circle
This is the way the character sheets for the starter set are filled out. Also makes the more frequently used modifier bigger and easier to read, so I would also recommend it.
answered 4 hours ago
Szega
35.8k4147182
Modifier in the big circle
This is the way the character sheets for the starter set are filled out. Also makes the more frequently used modifier bigger and easier to read, so I would also recommend it.
answered 4 hours ago
Szega
35.8k4147182
answered 4 hours ago
Szega
35.8k4147182
answered 4 hours ago
Szega
35.8k4147182
answered 4 hours ago
Szega
35.8k4147182
35.8k4147182
I agree that this placement makes more sense, but I don't know if that qualifies as an "official" ruling. For example, D&D Beyond gives the option for either direction, defaulting to modifiers on top. It mostly comes down to preference.
– Chris Hep
3 hours ago
@ChrisHep: I agree; I'd suggest leaving that as your own answer to the question :)
– V2Blast
16 mins ago
add a comment |Â
I agree that this placement makes more sense, but I don't know if that qualifies as an "official" ruling. For example, D&D Beyond gives the option for either direction, defaulting to modifiers on top. It mostly comes down to preference.
– Chris Hep
3 hours ago
@ChrisHep: I agree; I'd suggest leaving that as your own answer to the question :)
– V2Blast
16 mins ago
I agree that this placement makes more sense, but I don't know if that qualifies as an "official" ruling. For example, D&D Beyond gives the option for either direction, defaulting to modifiers on top. It mostly comes down to preference.
– Chris Hep
3 hours ago
I agree that this placement makes more sense, but I don't know if that qualifies as an "official" ruling. For example, D&D Beyond gives the option for either direction, defaulting to modifiers on top. It mostly comes down to preference.
– Chris Hep
3 hours ago
@ChrisHep: I agree; I'd suggest leaving that as your own answer to the question :)
– V2Blast
16 mins ago
@ChrisHep: I agree; I'd suggest leaving that as your own answer to the question :)
– V2Blast
16 mins ago
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The bigger "circle" is actually more of a rectangle (maybe with rounded/tapered corners)...
– V2Blast
4 hours ago
3
I don't see how this is opinion based. He is asking for the ruling on it. If there is no ruling, then the answer is "there is no ruling and it doesn't actually matter". None of these cases is opinion-based. It's similar to how "up to the DM" is not motive for closing.
– HellSaint
2 hours ago