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I have recently discovered Esper Genesis. It is a 5E game based on the 2014 Rules. It is very Mass Effect adjacent, but can also fit the Star Wars, Firefly, Babylon 5 feel. It could possibly do Star Trek if you file the numbers way off, but the crew of a government ship exploring the universe is...

Your point is well taken, I just never liked feeling like I'm not my Class most of the time. Personal taste, nothing more.

LOL, I'll try, but I suspect they won't let me or even read it if i do!

My big problem with the Valor Bard is that you can't use your Bardic Inspiration on yourself. Also, you don't get 'real' Wizard spells until around 10th level. You are correct that the 6th and 14th Levels are virtually, if not actually, the same. That, to me, is incredibly bad design choice...

I disagree. They renamed many subclasses, and with backwards compatibility, you can technically still play the old version if you want and with GM approval.

After a discussion with one of my players, I had a thought about the Bladesinger. I have always hated the fact that they changed it for anyone other than an Elf to use, especially the Lore behind it, in that it is supposed to take almost 30 years to master the basics. However, I think I have hit...

A lot of reasons, Flavor, Better initial spell list, a lot of abilities like Bardic Inspiration I just don't want, etc. Bladesingers have been my favorite since 2E ( see my Handle ). I haven't been happy with the Lore changes, but that's easily House Ruled. And, to be fair, the armor thing is...

It is simply just a flavor thing for me, nothing more. To be fair, it is an extremely narrow nit pick on my part, and YMMV. It's an easy House Rule for me, so really, not a huge problem or issue. Elven Chain was never available for this subclass either, which always seemed weird to me. Again, my...

I understand that. Mage Armor does work with the new Bladesinger. However, I love the idea of wearing armor and being a Gish. This is no longer possible, even with a level dip. Prior to this, if you wanted armor or Mage Armor, you could pick which way you wanted to go. Now, you don't have a choice.

The problem, though, is Mage Armor doesn't fit the fantasy I want to play. Also, since its 13 + Dex, it doesn't really mitigate the high AC a Bladesinger can achieve. Also, the Bladesong clearly says you can't use it in armor at all, so even if you level dip for the proficiency, you still can't...

For me, most of them are alright. Some are cool, like the Winter Ranger, Genie Paladin and Spellfire Sorcerer, but I'm not digging the lore change to PDK. But, it is what it is. Really not a fan of the lost armor proficiency for Bladesingers. Part of the fun of being a great Gish, IMO, is...

One of my players used the GOO Pact to pact with a Gem Dragon for its Psionic Power.

I have to say, out of all of the different systems and Editions, I think this is the best overall in layout and clear page work. The white, crisp background really is the best so far.

"Nah, its a Hobo and a Rabbit, but their making a Hobbit...." - Bender

Well, I know what my first House Rule for this game is. I'm going to use the 2014 version, limited to once per turn, allowing for Opportunity Attacks to have a Smite. This, I feel, brings it more closely in line with Rogue's Sneak Attack. It still burns Spell Slots, so its not unlimited like...