Sword Coast Legends Survey; Plus Ranger Feedback Results!

Interesting stuff on the ranger.

But a whole survey on Sword Coast Legends. Hm. I don't even know what it is, really. And said as much when I answered.

 

[mellored]

Pets are available to anyone with the cash to buy a Mastiff. They are not special.

Mastiffs arn't really viable for combat.

 

[Sacrosanct]

What they need is core generic rules for animal companions and then give the Ranger class powers that buff those basic abilities.

Pretty much. Not a huge fan of the "mystical creature you summon" version, because in my mind, a beast master has those beasts with him all the time. More Beastmaster and less Visionaries

 

[Arallu]

Rangers, "the only winning move is not to play", and play a fighter/bard/rogue with a bow and roleplay your ranger side. /s

 

[steeldragons]

For the next step, we’ll take a pass on designing a ranger that focuses more heavily on the animal companion and makes it a default part of the class.

NOOOOOOOOO<drops to knees in anguish>OOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

 

[ChapolimX]

Off topic: Did I missed the UA prestige class survey?

 

[Sacrosanct]

Mastiffs arn't really viable for combat.

Say what now? Mine is (Spuds McKenzie). Forcing a DC save or be knocked prone on every attack he makes? That's pretty darn good.

 

[mellored]

Say what now? Mine is (Spuds McKenzie). Forcing a DC save or be knocked prone on every attack he makes? That's pretty darn good.

He has 5 HP and 12 AC.

Enjoy him while he lasts.

 

[Orlax]

Sweet they ended up at the place I said they would. The special thing for rangers is the companion. Can't wait to see a pass where the animal companion is assumed and they devote major potions of the class to it.

 

[Azurewraith]

Interesting I cant wait to see what the new beast focused ranger is i think it could be cool will definitely give the ranger some unique schtik if they get a scaling animal companion with significant damage and HP. Not sure how it will turn out or even appeal to me i can see how it would but at the same time i can pick issues with it.

As someone who loves Rangers but dislikes(only a lil i just HATE spell casting and more specifically the way 5e gives everyone spells) the current ranger(ok i only have issues with this wilderness paladin bull and the spells) i do think it has been beaten to death move on pick a new class do something new hell find a new horse

Hell if you want to fix the ranger its simple add in a subclass for pets a subclass for spells and have the core class be based on scouting and hit n run tactics.

 

[Staffan]

Rangers, "the only winning move is not to play", and play a fighter/bard/rogue with a bow and roleplay your ranger side. /s

So, the Nale approach?