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Ridding Elves and Half-Elves of Darkvision
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<blockquote data-quote="WhosDaDungeonMaster" data-source="post: 7535259"><p>Maybe not damage resistance, but a better AC. I've already houseruled Dragonborn have a base AC of 11, not 10, but I also reduced their base speed to 25 from 30. It is a matter of preference that I prefer them to be slower in movement (Speed), but not necessarily in reaction (Dex). Given how so many races have Darkvision, it makes sense to me for them to have it if most others do. But, again, that is preference.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>That was why I mentioned non-Duergar Dwarves with Darkvision also bothering me. Underdark creatures I would more reasonably see having Darkvision, most other monsters or races with good eyesight given advantage on perception checks would work just as well IMO.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Having better eyesight in dark is different from seeing in the dark. Even ruling Elven "Moonlight" allows Elves to see as well in Dim Light as in Bright Light would account for it.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Actually, if I stayed with the 12 seconds from 1E, it would take two rounds in 5E LOL! No, I wouldn't do anything that extreme, but maybe something like adjusting eyesight from normal to non-normal could be a bonus action or reaction. I'll have to talk to my players and think about it.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I think a lot of races are a bit OP in 5E, but I know I am in the minority about this so I won't bother to argue why. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> As in all things D&D, it is always a matter of preference.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WhosDaDungeonMaster, post: 7535259"] Maybe not damage resistance, but a better AC. I've already houseruled Dragonborn have a base AC of 11, not 10, but I also reduced their base speed to 25 from 30. It is a matter of preference that I prefer them to be slower in movement (Speed), but not necessarily in reaction (Dex). Given how so many races have Darkvision, it makes sense to me for them to have it if most others do. But, again, that is preference. That was why I mentioned non-Duergar Dwarves with Darkvision also bothering me. Underdark creatures I would more reasonably see having Darkvision, most other monsters or races with good eyesight given advantage on perception checks would work just as well IMO. Having better eyesight in dark is different from seeing in the dark. Even ruling Elven "Moonlight" allows Elves to see as well in Dim Light as in Bright Light would account for it. Actually, if I stayed with the 12 seconds from 1E, it would take two rounds in 5E LOL! No, I wouldn't do anything that extreme, but maybe something like adjusting eyesight from normal to non-normal could be a bonus action or reaction. I'll have to talk to my players and think about it. I think a lot of races are a bit OP in 5E, but I know I am in the minority about this so I won't bother to argue why. :) As in all things D&D, it is always a matter of preference. [/QUOTE]
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