The scores will not have "number ratings" assigned to them, as in the rpg. Instead, a rating system of "low-to-high" is described below. This is a very flexible guide. It is also based on "an invisible average" meaning that there is no such thing as a "completely average elf" in reality. (well, let's not get into elves and reality, okay?) In THEORY, there are "average" elves to compare your Elf against. But nearly every elf in the Otherforest is good at something and lousy at something else, so it's all relative to this "so-called average elf" out there.
Not Present -- Every Stat has a score above this. It can be indicated only for Skills and Powers. If a skill or power is not indicated, this is it's "score". That skill or power can NEVER be attempted by this elf. (Most Skills are available at Extremely Low, but someone who has never learned to swim, or has never seen a mineral deposit might have Not Present in their skill.)
Extremely Low -- this score might as well not even be here. It indicates that the ability is present but at such a level as to not really be helpful by itself. If a magic power, it might contribute to a combined power, but not be used by itself. If a skill, it's the base line amount that any person might have if they've never done something before (trying out a new one without any past experience, YOU try assembling a rocket engine without having been through an engineering course!)
Very Low -- this score is way below average. It shows that the power or skill has been used but is not something that the elf uses on a regular basis or is totally untrained with. Children have skills in this range, because they have no experience using them but might be exposed to them on a regular basis.
Low -- a score here is just below average, something that is useful if really needed but not something the elf concentrates on. If a power or skill, it might indicate some training but not enough to become depended upon to perform it regularly. This would be around a Junior High school level in many skills.
Average -- this score reflects what most people seem to have. If a power or skill, it means that you and twelve of your buddies can do it with the same degree of ability. An elf has to be at least average with a skill or power to be depended upon to do it FOR other people. This is more a High School experience level, in most cases, but sometimes "college" level.
Above Average -- exactly what it says. Just a touch better than most people as a score, if a power or skill, it can bring others to the elf using it to do something for them. An example would be someone who can create pottery quickly and with nice results. People whose jobs depend on a single skill are at least in this range.
High -- this score is stronger than 8 out of 10 people, and if a skill or power they will be regarded as an expert at whatever they are doing. Examples would be a doctor or nurse for medical or healing skills and powers, or a Marine or Pilot for real life army-type duties.
Very High -- this score is better than nearly everyone around, perhaps in other Holts too. For skills and powers, it is often the case that the elf only uses one or two skills, powers or activities and has become a total expert at it. A surgeon who works only on brain tissue, or a shaper who only ever makes weapons will have a Very High score in their skill or power.
Extremely High -- this is usually reserved for people who are just "all that" when it comes to their score, power or skill. They are the expert that the professional goes to see when they're stumped. Often, though, they do almost nothing BUT this skill or power, and are quite useless at everything else. Not everyone can be an expert at everything at once!
What sort of Stats are used?
In the creation of an Otherforest Elf, the same basic scores as reflected in the Chaosium game are here.
Strength -- a measure of the elf's muscularity and part of their toughness. Feats of lifting, breaking and such are measured with this stat.
Constitution, or Health -- this stat is a measure of the general health and endurance of the elf, their ability to endure pain or run for a long time, and to fight off colds and such.
Size -- their physical size compared to other objects and animals. Elf size is generally a lot smaller than everything else around.
Intelligence -- a measure of the elf's ability to think and do things with their mind. It is not "education", that is reflected in their skills. But intelligence is needed to perform most mental skills.
Power -- a measure of the elf's magical ability and raw luck. With a high power, more magic can be used or for a longer period of time.
Dexterity -- the nimbleness and physical flexibility of the elf. Includes everything from how many dance moves they can do at once, to (if they had computers) how many words per minute they'd be able to type.
Appearance -- a score reflecting the physical beauty or ugliness of the elf. Most elves are just "not ugly". It's almost impossible, in fact. It's just that some can be considered far more beautiful than others. Animals also have this score, it's how other elves look at each other and the world around them, relatively speaking.