Stats bonus to Effort & Adjusting Stats

#1

It’s my brain just doesn’t want to let go of classic D&D. So, Stats do not carry over to Effort…?? For example I could have a +2 STR but with a weapon I will still do a 1D6 with a strike. I kind of like this.

When creating a character instead of just the 6 points placed, do people take negatives to increase other stats? I would almost do a 1,2,1,2 approach, where the first extra point would cost -1 points somewhere, the next point extra would be -2, and the pattern continues.

#2

Correct strength doesn’t add to the d6 effort.

But in case you missed it, you can also allocate Those initial 6 points to your dice if you want.

#3

Yes. It’s possible and doable. You could also start with 8 or 10 points. It depends on how heroic could you want the PCs to be.
Perhaps an experienced Hunter starts with 10 points, but 2-4 complications to the story.