Official D&D Errata Updated (Nov 2018)

Azzy · Nov 20, 2018

Valetudo said:
So your saying the threads of peeps debting whether it works with shields or just overrides them is just silly? I think it definately could have been written better.

People argue over a lot of things, even if the meaning is 100% clear. (Not saying that this is 100% clear, but the point remains.)

In the case of Barkskin, it seems clear to me. Is your AC less than 16 (including shield and other bonuses) before the spell is cast? If so, your new AC for the duration of the spell is 16. If not, keep your existing AC.

mrpopstar · Nov 20, 2018

pukunui said:
Found some instances where the errata needs errata:

1) The Bard's Magical Secrets errata points to page 50, but the text (in my book at least) is on page 54.

2) The original errata for the find steed spell ("Appearing in an unoccupied space within range, the steed takes on a form that you choose ...") has (accidentally?) been removed.

Send a message to the powers that be!

pukunui · Nov 20, 2018

I have!

mrpopstar · Nov 20, 2018

Basic rules have been updated! They now include images! Ooooo!

http://media.wizards.com/2018/dnd/downloads/DnD_BasicRules_2018.pdf

Jefe Bergenstein · Nov 20, 2018

Valetudo said:
So your saying the threads of peeps debting whether it works with shields or just overrides them is just silly? I think it definately could have been written better.

It really only works with Capn Zapp's "lazy fairies" version.

mrpopstar · Nov 21, 2018

The lack of document outline makes navigating the basic rules document an exercise in pure misery.

I must scroll all the way back to the beginning of the document for the table of contents?

Whyyyy!?

Li Shenron · Nov 21, 2018

Azzy said:
People argue over a lot of things, even if the meaning is 100% clear. (Not saying that this is 100% clear, but the point remains.)

In the case of Barkskin, it seems clear to me. Is your AC less than 16 (including shield and other bonuses) before the spell is cast? If so, your new AC for the duration of the spell is 16. If not, keep your existing AC.

What about cover?

Enevhar Aldarion · Nov 21, 2018

mrpopstar said:
The lack of document outline makes navigating the basic rules document an exercise in pure misery.

I must scroll all the way back to the beginning of the document for the table of contents?

Whyyyy!?

Open it up in two tabs of your browser. Keep one open to the table of contents. Read in the other one.

CapnZapp · Nov 21, 2018

mrpopstar said:
The lack of document outline makes navigating the basic rules document an exercise in pure misery.

I must scroll all the way back to the beginning of the document for the table of contents?

Whyyyy!?

You get what you pay for. It's basic in more sense than one.

Dessert Nomad · Nov 21, 2018

Li Shenron said:
What about cover?

Azzy's description of the spell that you responded to is incorrect; the spell doesn't actually have any timing restriction, and operates continuously. A correct rephrasing is "Calculate your AC using any bonuses you wish. This includes class features, armor, shields, dexterity, feats, natural armor, cover, magic items, and bonuses that I didn't think of. While this spell is in effect, if the result of your AC calculation is less than 16, then the spell raises your AC to 16. If it is equal to or greater than 16, then the spell has no effect". It's a really simply spell, people just spend a lot of effort trying to make it complicated. While it's running, your AC is either 16 or whatever it's calculated to be by normal means, whichever is better.

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