D&D 5E Being strong and skilled is a magic of its own or, how I learned to stop worrying and love anime fightin' magic

[Scribe]

I mean you could just play a wizard if that's your jam.

As I have made clear a few times, no, they shouldn't be able to either.

Removal of limits and restrictions have lead to one of the most apparent system flaws of 5e.

 

[Haplo781]

No.

Why do you hate it when other people have fun?

 

[Medic]

Why do you hate it when other people have fun?

I'm going to be completely honest with you, I just thought it would be kind of funny to make that post.

But if you want a substantial answer, you presented an idea in a public forum. That people will show up to discuss and challenge it is a factor of "when," not "if."

 

[James Gasik]

Getting the D&D community to agree on whether or not D&D is gonzo high fantasy or gritty low fantasy is like getting a thousand cats to do the same thing.

 

[Vaalingrade]

If your fighter was level 40 or 50, I'd totally let him do that to Orcus. Orcus, though, is level 30ish(CR 26) and someone 10 levels or more lower than Orcus isn't going to be capable of making him look that inept.

Like most of D&D's villain stable, he's perfectly capable of doing that one this own.

 

[payn]

Getting the D&D community to agree on whether or not D&D is gonzo high fantasy or gritty low fantasy is like getting a thousand cats to do the same thing.

Not that hard really. It’s how many levels of each that seems to be the contention.

 

[James Gasik]

Not that hard really. It’s how many levels of each that seems to be the contention.

It hasn't been my experience, but if you do get a consensus, let me know. The game supports both extremes in theory, but in practice, it's a little bit of column A, and a little bit of column B, and the middle ground seems kind of muddy.

 

[Cadence]

Getting the D&D community to agree on whether or not D&D is gonzo high fantasy or gritty low fantasy is like getting a thousand cats to do the same thing.

<insert comment from Sandman that might be spoilery>

 

[payn]

It hasn't been my experience, but if you do get a consensus, let me know. The game supports both extremes in theory, but in practice, it's a little bit of column A, and a little bit of column B, and the middle ground seems kind of muddy.

The real contention is those low levels. They get the most playtesting, adventures, and table time. It’s an envious position.

 

[Umbran]

Mod Note:
Folks in this thread are starting to attack each other. That's not good.

If you cannot discuss without taking your frustrations out on each other, you'll be removed from the discussion.

Showing basic respect is a requirement. If you don't care enough about others to do that, it is time to leave.