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Hey everyone. So when Matt Colville first came out with Strongholds and Followers, I used the mechanics for retainers to re-imagine the Beast Master Ranger, Drakewarden Ranger, and Path of the Dino Rider Barbarian (an original subclass of mine for my Eberron games). However, now that Matt...

So I'm running a homebrew version of this game based in Eberron. So it's in truth more accurate to say it's Descent into Fernia. But anyways, the problem I'm having is the tone of the game. It has been very dark and gritty, which is obviously intentional. But it's gotten to the point where the...

Ok, so this is based on my own experience, but I have rarely seen a monk use either A) Patient Defense or B) Deflect Missiles. I've also seen discussions on these boards regarding Patient Defense. And honestly, I get it. Defensive abilities are rarely "sexy," especially when they require action...

So after reading the Helper Classes thread by @Jonathan Tweet I got inspired by one of the abilities of the Trickster class called Feckless Curse. I thought the name and the concept would be great as a Bard cantrip. So here's a draft of something I thought could fit with that theme. Rather...

So I was looking over something and the 5e chase rules caught my eye. But I gotta be honest. The idea of a chase is pretty cool and inspiring. But the rules are a bit lackluster. They aren't very well defined, and seem more like a bunch of skill challenges based on potential chase mishaps. So I...

So I have been working, I think pretty successfully, to eliminate players needing the Monster Manual as a resource. I have adjusted Wildshape so you don't need the MM, I have changed the Summon and Conjure spells to use retainers rather than creatures from the MM, and any companion creatures...

So it may just be me, but I don't think the Genie Patron makes a lot of sense. The way I conceptualize genies based on stories like Aladdin, genies are bound to their vessels and servants to whoever possesses their vessel. They aren't really in a position to grant powers to others in the way...

So this was inspired by this video put out by Zee Bashew and his Animated Spellbook series. And this got me to thinking. Is there any way to adapt the material presented in this UA (found here)? This UA has some really cool ideas, both mechanically and thematically. But I don't play many games...

So I've been thinking about the Protection Fighting Style. Like the Defense and Two-Weapon Fighting Styles, it does not scale with the number of attacks or with Action Surge. I've found a way to fix Two-Weapon Fighting on this front. Now I'd like to find a way to have the Protection Style scale...

Hey all. So I know that thrown weapons use your strength modifier for attacks and damage at range unless they have the finesse property (like daggers). Thrown weapons are also typically bigger, meaning without a magic item you can only carry a few at a time. For example, I don't see a character...

So I'm not a fan of the UA's Way of Mercy. Conceptually it is interesting, but mechanically the execution doesn't match with what I would expect from the subclass. So I have a few ideas. They are admittedly a bit rough. I tried to limit Ki usage (monks are already starved for it) and instead...

So Eberron is a setting all about wide-magic, rather than high-magic. The setting does a really great job imaginging how low-level spells and magic can effect the economy and society, as well as how magic can be utilized as a parallel to technology. And goodberries seem like one of those...

So I was thinking about how Wizards in 5e and how they use a spellbook and have to prepare spells from their spellbook. Except cantrips. For some reason, Wizards don't need to write down cantrips or place them in their spellbook. But Wizards are supposed to be the ultimate in flexibility of...

So I like that basic concept of the Psychic Warrior in the latest Unearthed Arcana. But I have some of my own ideas about how best to execute the concept. Here are my ideas: Psionic Armament When you reach 3rd level in this You can channel your psychic power to magically augment your prowess...

So the recent UA with the Circle of Fire Druid inspired me to reconsider the Phoenix Sorcerer, which was presented in a previous UA. This is a first draft, so it may need some tweaking. Let me know your thoughts. Phoenix Sorcerer Ignite Editor's Note: When I run games, I give sorcerers bonus...

So in an earlier post I posited that several problematic issues of D&D 5e (Class-Granted Beast Companions and Summoning Spells) might be able to be improved. Specifically, instead of using specific stat blocks for creatures presented in the MM, your could use retainers and reskin them to appear...

So I was struck with an idea that I think is really worth considering. It's one of those things that seems so simple and obvious, yet elegant that it smacks you for not having thought of it sooner. For anyone that has Strongholds and Followers, Matt Colville provides a really great mechanic with...

So I am a BIG fan of Matt Colville, and I think he did a mostly fine job on the Illrigger class (can be found here for those who aren't familiar). However, I have found some problems regarding its balance compared to other classes. Additionally, a lot of the language was really vague regarding...

Now there may be some individuals or builds that really like or even value True Strike. But for me, it's just terrible. Now I know this isn't the first thread to bring this up, and it certainly won't be the last. But after watching this video from the Animated Spell Book (found here...

So we all know about how a normal Beholder's central eye creates an antimagic zone, and death tyrants create a zone where healing is impossible. But I was trying to think of something new for the beholder my players are about to encounter. I mean, the antimagic effect is powerful, sure. But...