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As a DM, how do you surprise your players? For example, if a module calls for an ambush, how do you run the ambush narrative and subsequent combat? How do you manage PCs that roll higher initiative than the monsters doing the ambush? How would you manage a character that has the alert feat or...

The surprise round rules fall short for me so I am planning on introducing a new rule in my campaigns to compensate. I'd love to hear your feedback on this. The Problem There are many reasons for characters to be surprised. Besides being ambushed, the players could be in a situation where they...

I have found that the wands seem too powerful in 5E for their rarity. In particular, Wand of Fireball and Wand of Lightning Bolt. A wizard can't cast 7 fireballs in a day until 9th level., so having just one of these wands is like having an additional level 9 wizard in your party (who is...