is a non gimp possible on 28 pt builds?

[Mike1w]

I only have 28 pt right now, and will be a while afore 32+ comes around to me. Can I have a decent build on 28 pt. All the builds I read on threads are 32 or more.

[Xalerwons]

Stop spamming the forums with multiple threads on the same topic.

Just pick a build, and level it to 20, instead of messing around with hundreds of builds in the low levels and never learning anything about higher content.

You're setting yourself to be completely dependent on others for your own character.

[markusthelion]

Just pick a build, and level it to 20, instead of messing around with hundreds of builds in the low levels and never learning anything about higher content.

This is bad advice.

It took me a few builds to find one that I felt comfortable with (and liked) to level all the way to 20. Theres nothing wrong with asking frequent questions, and theres certainly nothing wrong with playing low levels. High end content may be YOUR style, but it isn't YOUR account. Don't bash people for trying to find something thats right for THEM.

[andbr22]

My only lv 20 is 28 build (32 build (that favor I got to unlock it) is learning its way to 20).

What does those 4 point matter? What are they used for?
- It is additional +2, or +1 in supportive tests.
- Gaining character vertsality (ok I put some points into charisma so I can UMD with a bit of gear).
- Getting usefull thos very stat starving builds (monks, paladins, AC tanks)
- Geting your caster some Str to melee throught low levels, and to make it not to burden yourselv too much.

For my elven fighter it meant 2 more con to get 20 additional HP (no a lot - since at epic trash monsters hit for 40-60).
Usually the more important for builds are tomes that they use (especially +2 Dex at 7 if you TWF, +2 Intat 7 for additional skill points on skill starving classes (ok it sounds stupid, but it is annoying when fighter can't get up because he don't have balance)).

[Nick_RC]

Stick to one dimensional builds for the most part without too many feats that require excessive stat distribution outside of ur 2 primary stats.

For examplea pure barb or fighter would do fine. But 2 handed would give a stronger 28p build than 2wf in general because of the high dex requirement for g2wf.

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[Freeman]

For something like a pure THF barbarian, wizard, sorc or cleric, the extra four points really makes little difference. In 99% of cases, the only person that will ever notice a difference between the two builds is the person playing the character, and that's only because you see the character sheet. I still had several 28pt characters before reincarnations came along, and they were just as capable as my 32pt builds.

[katana_one]

I think the difference it makes is actually rather small except for the most optimized of builds. You'll do just fine with 28 points in my opinion. I've been playing for a year with only 28 point builds and having a blast. If I feel gimped it's because I don't min-max, not because I don't have 4 more build points starting out on a new character.

[markusthelion]

Don't be mislead in thinking you'll be gimp with a 28pt build. ANY build can achieve greatness without 4 more build pts. The min/max guys here on the forums are just that.....min/max guys. If it isn't max dps or max ac or whatever its /fail to them, but that doesn't mean it isn't playable.

The big thing is, deep multiclass builds sometimes rely on more build pts for a certain dc or feat. Also I think pallys get the short end of the stick on 28pt builds because they're so stat spread. Pick a class that max's a couple stats, and has a third 'kinda high' stat and you'll do fine. Add a couple of tomes when you can afford to and play ddo the way YOU want to. Sure you won't be 'the uberz' but your toon will not be gimp....because of build points anyways.

[Sani_Medicor]

I only have 28 pt right now, and will be a while afore 32+ comes around to me. Can I have a decent build on 28 pt. All the builds I read on threads are 32 or more.

Click on the 14/4/2 Beefcake Too build in my signature. The 28pts stats are listed at the top of the post. You won't be disappointed.