MockingBird
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Couldn't one just make their NPCs as of they were making a character even if the rules are more simplified? Just seems like a nonissue unless I'm missing something. I know some folks need rules for everything.
If you lived through any previous editions (3e and 4e especially, or PF1) then you came to get used to a certain amount of new content. 5E’s been on shelves for five years, and there is still a serious dearth of new spells, magic items, feats, and class options, especially if you don’t count playtest (UA) or unofficial (DMG) material. The situation has been improving, but there is definitely a lack of official support compared to the past, and that’s disappointing.I get that it might lack the depth you want, but how can you possibly say it is undersupported?
If you lived through any previous editions (3e and 4e especially, or PF1) then you came to get used to a certain amount of new content. 5E’s been on shelves for five years, and there is still a serious dearth of new spells, magic items, feats, and class options, especially if you don’t count playtest (UA) or unofficial (DMG) material. The situation has been improving, but there is definitely a lack of official support compared to the past, and that’s disappointing.
Yes, of course you can ignore any and all monster building guidelines and just create a PC that happens to be under the DM's control.Couldn't one just make their NPCs as of they were making a character even if the rules are more simplified? Just seems like a nonissue unless I'm missing something. I know some folks need rules for everything.
I lived through 1e, 2e, 3e, & 4e. Official support, that is your issue. OK. Listen, the official support is more than enough for me, but I get were your coming from if that is your line.If you lived through any previous editions (3e and 4e especially, or PF1) then you came to get used to a certain amount of new content. 5E’s been on shelves for five years, and there is still a serious dearth of new spells, magic items, feats, and class options, especially if you don’t count playtest (UA) or unofficial (DMG) material. The situation has been improving, but there is definitely a lack of official support compared to the past, and that’s disappointing.
Oh and I can totally agree with that. PF1 absolutely crossed that line, and the others probably did too (to a lesser extent). I think 5E swing the pendulum too far the other way, to the extent that it seemed like Hasbro was trying to starve this game (and certainly they had WotC on a very short leash at the beginning of 5E). I’d still like a lot more support than 5E is currently getting.I think this is more of a positive rather than a negative. Too much bloat can and will be a bad thing.
Oh and I can totally agree with that. PF1 absolutely crossed that line, and the others probably did too (to a lesser extent). I think 5E swing the pendulum too far the other way, to the extent that it seemed like Hasbro was trying to starve this game (and certainly they had WotC on a very short leash at the beginning of 5E). I’d still like a lot more support than 5E is currently getting.
I get that people feel this way. But to be honest I just can't fathom needing more content. I have two groups and we have been playing 5e since about a month after it released (transitioned our 4e games) and we have only gone through about 25% of the race and class options. As the DM, I love all of the official and 3pp content because I like to tinker, but my players will never use everything that is already "officially" available.I’d still like a lot more support than 5E is currently getting.
Will PF2e have tons of splatbooks?