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<blockquote data-quote="CapnZapp" data-source="post: 7729677" data-attributes="member: 12731"><p>Feel free to browse through previous editions of Dungeons & Dragons for a multitude of ways to create a much more crunchy character than currently possible in 5th edition <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>One thing not readily apparent is how 5E arguably creates more involved characters than previously, right out the gate (that is, comparing only PHB options). This is good. But it's been three years. Crunchers wanna crunch! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>For example, while your subclass choice does add a layer of crunch on top of your Fighter or Rogue or whatever, it's still only a <strong>single decision point</strong>. Once you've made your choice, you're set for the rest of your career. </p><p></p><p>Even if there weren't more actual crunch, more decision points would be warmly welcomed. </p><p></p><p>Say you re-affirm your choice of subclass every three levels or so. In other words, at levels 3, 6, 9, 12... you get to continue on your current subclass or switch to another. </p><p></p><p>Even if this doesn't actually add more options, it does add more decision points. </p><p></p><p>And really, it's more decision points that is my answer, even if we aren't talking about prestige classes, kits, feat chains, dragonmarks/tattoos/branded runes/bloodlines/etc or archmage specializations, psionics, "leader" abilities (aka warlordian nonmagical buffs), epic level rules... (just to pick some <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ) </p><p></p><p>Sure Xanathar allows you to play something new next time you roll up a character, but it helps very little with mixing things up when you play your second Evoker or third Battlemaster...</p><p></p><p>Thank you for asking and hope you're satisfied with the answer <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CapnZapp, post: 7729677, member: 12731"] Feel free to browse through previous editions of Dungeons & Dragons for a multitude of ways to create a much more crunchy character than currently possible in 5th edition :) One thing not readily apparent is how 5E arguably creates more involved characters than previously, right out the gate (that is, comparing only PHB options). This is good. But it's been three years. Crunchers wanna crunch! :) For example, while your subclass choice does add a layer of crunch on top of your Fighter or Rogue or whatever, it's still only a [B]single decision point[/B]. Once you've made your choice, you're set for the rest of your career. Even if there weren't more actual crunch, more decision points would be warmly welcomed. Say you re-affirm your choice of subclass every three levels or so. In other words, at levels 3, 6, 9, 12... you get to continue on your current subclass or switch to another. Even if this doesn't actually add more options, it does add more decision points. And really, it's more decision points that is my answer, even if we aren't talking about prestige classes, kits, feat chains, dragonmarks/tattoos/branded runes/bloodlines/etc or archmage specializations, psionics, "leader" abilities (aka warlordian nonmagical buffs), epic level rules... (just to pick some :) ) Sure Xanathar allows you to play something new next time you roll up a character, but it helps very little with mixing things up when you play your second Evoker or third Battlemaster... Thank you for asking and hope you're satisfied with the answer :) [/QUOTE]
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