Starting points - do they really matter that much?

[Corydon]

Hi there,

I've read a couple threads where wise people discuss about where to put the starting points for different classes. I'm not going to repeat what has been posted, but would like to generally ask: Does it even matter?

From what I've gathered in the wiki 1 point of STA gives under best circumstances 6 HP. So putting 20 points into STA translates to 120 HP at level 60. Well, I am getting hit by 110 damage swings from level 37 mobs so I guess a level 60 mob will quad for 200+ a swing. (Don't really now - don't have high level experience.)


Another example:

Putting 20 points into INT will give you under best circumstances just enough mana for a single nuke or maybe 2? Will this save the day?



What I mean is, the few points at character creation - does it really matter that much where you put them?


I guess I am missing something so please someone correct and enlighten me!


Thank you!