# Character Preferences Options

The Character Preferences allow the user to configure core character options affecting character/monster creation and advancement.

## Character Stats

The Character Stat setting allows the user to set the method used to generate ability scores. The methods available are:

- User Rolled - The user will roll and input the ability scores directly on the Summary tab.
- All the Same - All ability scores are set to the value selected on the drop-down menu provided.
- Rolled - The different methods for rolling are identified in the miscinfo.lst file in the GameMode folder.
- Purchase Mode - The purchase mode is defined in the pointbuymethods_system.lst file in the GameMode folder.

## Hit Points

The Hit Points settings allow the user to determin how hit points are generated at first level and beyond.

## House Rules

The House Rules settings allow the user to configure PCgen for several commonly requested "House Rules".

## Monsters

The Monsters setting allows the user to set PCGen to ignore the "Monster HD Cap".

## Defaults

The Defaults settings allow the user to determine the default "Experience Table" and character type.