Zaruthustran
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At the DDXP "class" seminar (transcript here), Monte brought up the Three Pillars of D&D: Roleplay/Interaction, Combat, and Exploration. And the idea that classes would be balanced by their ability to interact with/excel at those three pillars.
I think this is a terrible idea.
It goes back to a post I made at the advent of 4th Edition (Roles in RPGs - EN World: Your Daily RPG Magazine). Essentially: my choice of how I participate during combat should not impact my ability to participate out of combat.
For example, the rogue. The rogue traditionally has fewer hit points and a worse attack bonus than the fighter. This is "balanced" by the rogue's more interesting and diverse skill selection.
Again: terrible idea.
I want to play a game where every class can contribute in every situation: combat, exploration, social interactions. Just because a character can wear armor and skillfully fight doesn't mean that he should be incapable of holding a conversation (3E and 4e fighter, I'm looking at you).
No. 5E should balance classes *within* each of those three pillars. And not try to balance strength in one pillar via a deficiency in another.
I think this is a terrible idea.
It goes back to a post I made at the advent of 4th Edition (Roles in RPGs - EN World: Your Daily RPG Magazine). Essentially: my choice of how I participate during combat should not impact my ability to participate out of combat.
For example, the rogue. The rogue traditionally has fewer hit points and a worse attack bonus than the fighter. This is "balanced" by the rogue's more interesting and diverse skill selection.
Again: terrible idea.
I want to play a game where every class can contribute in every situation: combat, exploration, social interactions. Just because a character can wear armor and skillfully fight doesn't mean that he should be incapable of holding a conversation (3E and 4e fighter, I'm looking at you).
No. 5E should balance classes *within* each of those three pillars. And not try to balance strength in one pillar via a deficiency in another.