Recent content by connerdavidm

I guess I am thinking that is kind of the problem. You mentioned that initiative is different because there is no target number. You are not trying to roll high, just better than everyone/thing else. So you don't need to roll big numbers, which is what it sounds the +5 is striving for...

Ad_hoc: I think that is what he was saying. If Observant only gave advantage, rather than the +5 static buff, he would not be considering it. Also, I may be reading your post wrong (new mobile user), but I was linking to your idea of canceling out disadvantage. If everyone else gets...

I was thinking along the lines of what ad_hoc was saying. Also, I suppose, that is why I like the idea of keeping it bounded, in that it keeps it a little more realistic. Like Unwise said, I feel like it is intentionally breaking the bounded rolls. I suppose it depends on how dramatic you decide...

Thank you! I guess its less the math and more the consistency that the +5 becomes important. Otherwise, it would be too easy to cancel out with any kind of disadvantage (credit to Mr. Stew).

Just out of curiosity: what happens to the math if I grant Advantage on initiative, instead of a static +5, for the Alert feat? Is that too good, too bad, or similar enough? I ask, because I like the Advantage mechanic, but also seems more consistent with the ruleset. The static bonus sounds...