don't try this at home, or face-caving will ensue

Author: bencomic

Date: April 29, 2006

by bencomic
4-29-06
MEANWHILE IN #MZX:
theres a bit of a social taboo I have a huge problem with. you cant say you're smart, because thats bragging. but how can you communicate that "people generally say I'm smart" without bragging?
In other words, in a discussion in which that statement would actually contribute to the discussion, how do you bring it up without offending people?
Here's a way I'll do it, and it's mind-bendingly nerdy!
I have an INT of 15 and a WIS of 8 :P
if you dont know D&D, 10 is average with a bonus of 0. 8 is below par and has a bonus of -1, 15 is above par and has a bonus of +2. The highest number you can get naturally is 18, the lowest is 3.
So I'm saying "I'm above average intelligence but not exactly a genius, and I have no common sense."