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There doesn't need to be an objective way. There needs to be a way that is consistent and coherent.

This is mostly a set of links related to accessibility in gaming, but it's a start. Then there's the various studies on the now-maligned concept of systemic racism or critical race theory. The thing is, these concepts are neither new nor unstudied. Expertise is possible. Education is possible.

The easiest way to understand this concept is to study it, to understand that expertise is possible and to trust the experts. It is not a situation of catering to every single potentially offended person.

I REALLY want that Swarm of Undead version of a Necro

I play in public. People don't laugh. They frequently ask what we're doing. Some even watch a full session. I speak about D&D in a very niche industry of risk intelligence. I got applause at the end with several people telling me I inspired them to play a first time or again. My 5e campaigns are...

If you have Strixhaven, look into the Oriq and Mage Hunter (it's a monstrosity) An Eldritch Knight hasn't been mentioned yet, but building one around Shield, Dispel Magic and Counterspell seems vital. I'd like a Clockwork Sorc, as Restore Balance and Bastion of Law (lev 6) can limit magic's...

I love that the Arcane Archer expanded to include crossbows, firearms and even slings. But why ignore tales about thrown weapon specialists still?

Reality is that McDonald's is doing quite well.

Why would I empower my players to make the best choices for their character they want to play? Because I like playing with them.

A discussion about different approaches to nature & nurture throughout the wider 5e and other D&D games would belong where? Saying it's only for variants ignores that I can use a ToV Halfling and a 2024 Halfling and Level Up Halfling and a 2014 Halfling all at the same table

My next campaign is set in a rough & tumble frontier land of raw elemental power (lot of geysers, hot springs, tornadoes, etc). But it's also intended to be a backup to the main campaign. We may just get 30 minutes or less of warning for a player group of 1-3 people. Here's more about the...

and Roll20, and Foundry, and Fantasy Grounds

That's not true of all CC licenses. One could choose to use the CC SA and it would be viral and open. Boutique licenses are not both viral and open. And in Darrington's case it is revocable, not viral and not open