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FAQ Q: If I am creating my character with a subrace, do the stat changes already show during creation? A: No. The stat changes mentioned for subraces are added AFTER you log in, so please consider this when creating. The Effective Stat Adjustment (ESA) that is mentioned for every subrace is the effective change of your stats compared to a normal human.
Q: Do these extra subrace stats count for prerequirements for feats and spells? A: No they do not. Example: if you create a forest gnome (ESA +2 dex, -2 CON) with a DEX of 11, it will be a DEX of 13 in Layonara, but you will NOT be able to take the dodge feat, as the game still sees your DEX as 11.
