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[Athion]

One of the stats I didnt include in DT was a CHA (charisma) Stat, as I've always believed it made for piss poor RPing to just say "I lay on the charm... " <clatter of dice> "Oooo she likes me".

And, as Jorek pointed out, most people will slight it anyway, and use the points elsewhere.

I decided to make a complete post about it, so I can see what everyone else thinks and we can go from there.

So far, simple modifiers to Initial Reaction have been used, and I, for one, think thats probably fine. What say you? Do we NEED a CHA stat? Or is it fine without one?

[Gryffyn]

I can appreciate that most people use it as a shortcut to RPing.  In that, I would blame the GM for allowing it as opposed to the game system being inheritly wrong.  Perhaps one alternative is awarding a bonus in XP if someone roleplays a scenario out as opposed to "I use my charm on her"*clatter of dice*.  I don't know, it just might help the game being more rounded if you work it into it.

[Jorek]

the only thing i can say in favor of using CHR , would be for those who are unable to rp out those kinds of encounters. there are some people who just can't do it. but over all i think using a reaction mod is not much diffrent and works better.

[Gryffyn]

Like I said, you could add the stat (or some appropriate alternative) and have the caveat that if you plan on being a character that will rely on charm for abilities (whether it be some of the background things I suggested or just using charisma-based skills), you HAVE to RP it.  GM's discretion (as well as reaction checks) will decide the success.  Therefore, it would be something that the player could approach as a challenge or with severe trepidation.