Originally Posted by
diamabel
Drow can start on level 1 with a dexterity, intelligence or charisma score of 20 if they are build that way (because of the +2 racial adjustment at character creation). According to class selection the primary ability scores can be pushed by up to +3 via enhancements.
If your suggestion would be implemented that could result in a drow wizard with 20 (starting intelligence) + 2 (racial enhancements) + 3 (class enhancements). I am not considering gear, tomes and levelup increases though. That would leave the drow with an advantage of +4 to intelligence in comparison to other races (which translates to an overall +2 to DCs). And the only disadvantage would be just -20 hp for missing two points of constitution (at level 20). A big part of the hp pool nowadays comes from equipment and the toughness feat and enhancements. What incentives would one have to play bards and sorcerors of other races (when it comes down to spell power)?