House Rule: Zero to Hero

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If your character survives to level up, there is a chance they will improve one of their attributes. That which does not kill you makes you stronger!

When your character levels up, choose an attribute and roll 3D6. If you roll equal to or higher than your chosen attribute, that attribute increases by one. Racial maximums still apply.

If you fail your roll, make a note of it. After three consecutive failures, you automatically gain one bonus attribute point. This resets your consecutive failure count to zero.

Note: This rule only applies when you level up a character via experience points. Starting a character at a higher level due to your player level doesn't count (although certain player-level bonuses can also increase your starting attributes.)