It is hard to tell from this snippet, but I think the table letters correspond to rarity. These are mostly consumable items with some wondrous items thrown in. A/B are probably more of the same. Level 0-3 scrolls, +1 ammunition, common potions, bag of holding and so on.
I bet there are other...
There was in the last playtest. I assume it will be updated for the DMG. I think rarity is meant to correspond roughly to character levels. This table of rarity to spell level for scrolls is a good hint for what character levels items are appropriate for.
By my reading of the rules, acting independently allows a mount to move and attack, but it prevents the rider from having any influence on its actions. This is described as a potential disadvantage, such as the mount running away in fear or moving to eat an fallen enemy. I would argue that a...
I plan on allowing Feats and Multiclassing only with approval. The general assumption for Feats will probably be yes and the general assumption for Multiclassing will be no.
This is just asking for the DM to apply the bag of rats rule. Since a short rest is defined as a period of downtime at least 1 hour long it stands to reason that a period of downtime that is 4 hours long is still just one short rest. No amount of metagaming (run around for a minute after each...
The language of Extra Attack in 5B (you can attack twice instad of once) clearly excludes stacking and only expands to 3 and 4 attacks at Fighter 11 and Fighter 20. There is no need for a special case in the multiclassing rules since each time you get it you can still only attack twice instead...