I think that was @Steampunkette 's point. It isn't hard to balance, but hard to do in a satisfactory way that would still feel like D&D.
I'm with you, I like different roles where each have strengths and weaknesses, so that the party has to work together to accomplish their goals. So that if...
Because you can play with either rule set?
I won't be running this until at least early 2025 after I complete my current campaign, so I'll be running it with the 2024 rules. But I would have no issues running it with the current rules, if I was ready to start a new campaign in May.
Yeah, I think this books is targeted at a newer generation of players who got into D&D with 5e, or folks like me who played "back in the day" and got back into the game with 5e. I love the nostalgia and romp through iconic D&D locations, meeting iconic D&D NPCs. Also, I skipped over 2e, 3e, and...
The fact that most of it is played with Tier 4 PCs alone make it targeted to hardcore fans. The lack of official adventure material for high levels has long been a complaint about 5e. I'm glad that they are taking a risk and putting out a high-level adventure I will likely buy it just to support...
Yeah, Discord has been rock solid for me for years, even from countries without access to stable high-speed bandwidth. I prefer Google Meet, but years ago I accepted that Discord is the default gaming video & voice app. Despite still finding the interface overly busy and distracting, I do like...
Which I why I hope they allow you to pop out the interface into another window. Foundry supports this with much of its interface--well through a mod, not a core feature. I use a 3 monitor setup. My laptops built-in monitor and two external monitors.
Still, I liked using the Discord app...
Be careful what you wish for. So far, every implementation of conference calling integrated in a major VTT has been disappointing for me. If they are going to integrate into the VTT interface they need to make it possible to do voice only and completely hide the video. It eats up too much screen...
Almost afraid to ask, but how can it be "weaponized?"
I mean, anyone who thinks they are attacking me by ignoring me are people I would be happy to be ignored by. They are doing me a favor.