Charlaquin
Goblin Queen (She/Her/Hers)
They aren’t always a 50/50, though they can end up that way depending on the caster’s save DC and the target’s save bonus. Point is, 4e introduced the concept of making a save each turn to end an ongoing effect. 5e has that too, it’s just that the math has more variables.I strongly disagree with this assertion, particularly because saving throws are not a 50/50, and thus their "duration mechanic" effect is wildly different. But okay.
Personally, I’d prefer we go back to using non-AC-defenses with saves being used exclusively as a duration mechanic, but keep the variable DCs and bonuses.