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<blockquote data-quote="Levistus's_Leviathan" data-source="post: 8787856" data-attributes="member: 7023887"><p>Yes, there is. Giving a reason </p><p></p><p>Can you please explain beyond a single word?</p><p></p><p>Just a boon or a subclass? But what about all of the different types of nature spirits? There's a ton of them in D&D. There's Fey, that could be a subclass. Elementals could be another subclass. So could awakened beasts, powerful sentient plants, and even naturally occurring undead from the Shadowfell. That's way more than a single boon. Each of those concepts could easily be expanded to full subclasses. </p><p></p><p>I am aware and it's intentional. This is what the PHB gives as an explanation for how Rangers do magic:</p><p></p><p>"IDK, you have magic like a druid" is an accurate summary of what WotC gives in 5e for why Rangers can cast spells. They're "familiar with the wilds, and harness nature's power like a druid, and possibly trained in mystic paths". </p><p></p><p>That is less than any other class has for an explanation of their magic. I'm being reductive because the fluff text barely gives anything and it boils down to "you're like a druid". The other half-casters aren't like that. Paladins get magic from their oaths. They often side with Clerics, but they aren't reliant on the Cleric's way of getting magic (worshipping the divine). Artificers build contraptions and use tools and magic items to channel spells. That's different from Wizards. </p><p></p><p>I don't know who I'm insulting by being reductive. I'm just saying that the fluff text for why Rangers get magic is weak compared to the other classes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Levistus's_Leviathan, post: 8787856, member: 7023887"] Yes, there is. Giving a reason Can you please explain beyond a single word? Just a boon or a subclass? But what about all of the different types of nature spirits? There's a ton of them in D&D. There's Fey, that could be a subclass. Elementals could be another subclass. So could awakened beasts, powerful sentient plants, and even naturally occurring undead from the Shadowfell. That's way more than a single boon. Each of those concepts could easily be expanded to full subclasses. I am aware and it's intentional. This is what the PHB gives as an explanation for how Rangers do magic: "IDK, you have magic like a druid" is an accurate summary of what WotC gives in 5e for why Rangers can cast spells. They're "familiar with the wilds, and harness nature's power like a druid, and possibly trained in mystic paths". That is less than any other class has for an explanation of their magic. I'm being reductive because the fluff text barely gives anything and it boils down to "you're like a druid". The other half-casters aren't like that. Paladins get magic from their oaths. They often side with Clerics, but they aren't reliant on the Cleric's way of getting magic (worshipping the divine). Artificers build contraptions and use tools and magic items to channel spells. That's different from Wizards. I don't know who I'm insulting by being reductive. I'm just saying that the fluff text for why Rangers get magic is weak compared to the other classes. [/QUOTE]
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