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Originally Posted by RMS
Ironically, your example supports exactly this approach. Why is Bilbo chosen? He's selected because he has a (supposed) skill that the dwarves lack, even if he is overall a less expienced, less powerful character.
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I'd say the his example supports the reverse. Bilbo actually didn't have the skills he was hired on for (a burglar). In the end his value was in common sense, an ability to think through problems, and a willingness to negotiate and solve problems through means other than bloodshed. Abilities that all gamers could benefit from having.
Of course having the GM literally dump a ring of invisibility on him didn't hurt. And that is another break from the "game balance" mode of play. Give a low level character a high powered artifact.