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# Description
# Instructions

For a game of [Dungeons & Dragons][dnd], each player starts by generating a character they can play with.
This character has, among other things, six abilities; strength, dexterity, constitution, intelligence, wisdom and charisma.
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Your character's initial hitpoints are 10 + your character's constitution modifier.
You find your character's constitution modifier by subtracting 10 from your character's constitution, divide by 2 and round down.

Write a random character generator that follows the rules above.
Write a random character generator that follows the above rules.

For example, the six throws of four dice may look like:

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Because constitution is 3, the constitution modifier is -4 and the hitpoints are 6.

## Notes

~~~~exercism/note
Most programming languages feature (pseudo-)random generators, but few programming languages are designed to roll dice.
One such language is [Troll][troll].
[troll]: https://di.ku.dk/Ansatte/?pure=da%2Fpublications%2Ftroll-a-language-for-specifying-dicerolls(84a45ff0-068b-11df-825d-000ea68e967b)%2Fexport.html
~~~~

[dnd]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons
[troll]: https://di.ku.dk/Ansatte/?pure=da%2Fpublications%2Ftroll-a-language-for-specifying-dicerolls(84a45ff0-068b-11df-825d-000ea68e967b)%2Fexport.html
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I've purposefully made the text a bit dramatic, to keep in line with the fantasy theme. If it's too much, let me know.

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I'll probably water it down a little, just for multilingual speakers (who aren't up to your standard!) But I like the story and the vibe! :)

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Okay, I reverted to my original version

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# Introduction

After weeks filled with eager anticipation, the day has finally arrived for you and your friends to embark on your inaugural adventure in [Dungeons & Dragons][dnd] (D&D).
As newcomers to the realm of fantasy and role-playing, the first step for each of you is to breathe life into your characters by crafting their identities.
The fate of these characters hinges on the whims of 6-sided dice.
Yet, in a sudden twist of fate, you're met with puzzled looks—everyone's eyes are on you, expecting you to unveil the dice.
The realization hits you like a bolt from the blue: the responsibility of providing the dice was yours, sparked by your enthusiasm for D&D.
Your heart sinks as the oversight dawns on you, threatening to unravel the day's plans.
However, not all is lost.
Armed with a rudimentary knowledge of coding, a spark of ingenuity flickers to life.
You decide to forge a digital alternative: a program to simulate the dice rolls, salvaging your D&D adventure from the jaws of cancellation.

[dnd]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons