D&D 5E What's wrong with this psion?

[Crimson Longinus]

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I mean, technically, if your playing a Divine/Favored Soul Sorcerer, then yes, RP wise, your Sorcerer is casting "divine" versions of the arcane Sorcerer spells and is either getting their powers from a Deity or if they have celestial blood. Just like how when a Druid casts their spells, it's not divine or arcane or even Psionics, but it's power source is Primal. It may not be considered "Primal" rule wise, but form a lore viewpoint than it's certainly Primal.

I also blame Mike Myler for giving me an excuse/example of making/having Primal damage as refluffed Thunder Damage.

In 5E fluff primal is no longer a thing. Druids and rangers use divine again. Though it has zero rules impact, it's just fluff, so you can define these sort of things how you want.

 

[Weiley31]

We all complaining bout Witchbolt, Fireball(delayed), and Toll the Dead...

But do you see the huge balls(real and imaginary) on dem Warlocks with their Agonized Eldritch Blasts?

Or their cheating DLC Pay to Win Power power gain via Patron microtransactions?

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

Please consult a cleric if it's been more than 4 hours since your delayed blast fireball has been delayed.

"I know they call it an immovable rod, but Cleric, it's been FOUR DAYS!"

 

[Weiley31]

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In 5E fluff primal is no longer a thing. Druids and rangers use divine again. Though it has zero rules impact, it's just fluff, so you can define these sort of things how you want.

Yeah, in my 5E games I use the 4E Power Sources.

 

[WayOfTheFourElements]

Yeah, in my 5E games I use the 4E Power Sources.

Wait. You're annoyed with the 5e psionic sorcerer because it doesn't fit the 4e fluff?

 

[TwoSix]

"I know they call it an immovable rod, but Cleric, it's been FOUR DAYS!"

"Ever since we got that rod, the Rogue's been upstairs in her room practicing her lockpicking. I don't get it."

 

[WayOfTheFourElements]

"Ever since we got that rod, the Rogue's been upstairs in her room practicing her lockpicking. I don't get it."

And for some reason all the bar maids are sweaty and breathing heavily.

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

"Ever since we got that rod, the Rogue's been upstairs in her room practicing her lockpicking. I don't get it."

"I mean, remember when the Rogue got the Tentacle Rod? Not that I'm judging!"

 

[Minigiant]

To me, psionics is the expression of the freedom of mind powers in comparison to the rigid spellcasting of the arcane and divine worlds.

How do these specific mechanics relate to mind powers in 5e D&D? Why must these mechanics simulate mind powers, while all other mechanics fall short?

 

[TwoSix]

"I mean, remember when the Rogue got the Tentacle Rod? Not that I'm judging!"

"I've seen enough mind flayers to know where this is going."