Am I screwed if I don't know how to "build" a character?

[how tf do I play this]

I'm not good at CRPGs at all but the writing and world of this game really resonates with me so I really want to make sure I get to experience this game properly. From what I understand this game isn't really about making optimal builds like Baldur's Gate or Fallout, but I still have 0 clue on how I should be building my character other than picking stats I think are cool

[Waltnut]

Nah. Just do whatever feels right. Just play the game.

[Arlen Tektolnes]

Both Psyche and Physique should have at least 2 points because they're responsible for your morale and health. Beyond that, picking what you think is cool and/or want to use is pretty much the intended way to play.

[ULTRA]

There's nearly no game to this game and you're mostly deciding what dialogue/monologue you want with the stats. You can die jumping up to grab your tie from a ceiling fan in this game. There's maybe like 3 rolls in the whole game that actually have a significant long term influence on the ending.

[chris.ferrantegerard]

You don't need to worry too much about build. Build mostly affects dialogue options, internal thoughts, check rolls, etc. You can largely pick skills based off the type of detective you want to RP as (tough guy, smart, empathetic, etc.)

I would recommend putting at least 2 points into the Endurance and Volition skills. These improve your Health and Morale bars. Running out of either requires you to use a healing item for Health / Morale or get a game over. At least 2 points give a bit of breathing room.

Also, I'd recommend saving up skill points earned from levels up so you can use them to level up a skill if you fail a roll with it.

One thing worth checking the wiki for is the Though Cabinet (you can worry about this later in game) through as its not clear what final affect they will have ingame.

[ACEsino]

racism + du vu+ empire whitin