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Distracted DM
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IMO this would be a balance issue IF you could trigger this ward in response to an AoE. But you can't. The only spell that has multiple...
Nov 14, 2025
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Another thing some of you may have missed: the benefits (+5 AC and advantage to dex saves) is only against the triggering spell, instead...
Nov 14, 2025
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Reactive Ward is a 3rd level combat maneuver. So, the earliest it can be taken is character level 8 per the Fighter maneuver...
Nov 14, 2025
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Did you read OPs question? The keyword here is Targeted. When you cast Hold Person, you're targeting someone with that spell. When...
Nov 14, 2025
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I think it was a song sung by... ...I might be wrong, though. :p
Nov 14, 2025
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This just sounds like you value player content over GM content. They can both be viewed as having years of gameplay value, and they're...
Nov 13, 2025
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Kind of depends. Monsters like the Drow statblock in FR: Adventures in Faerun could aslo be years of gameplay if the campaign is Drow or...
Nov 13, 2025
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Mostly agree. Trouble is that the oversimplification broke a bunch of safeguards and outright removed most of the safety valves...
Nov 13, 2025
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5e oversimplified 3e's complex system where high levels was 2-3 steps with tons of bells and modifiers to adjust the power of 3e magic.
Nov 13, 2025
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Banishment should be like Charm/Hold/Dominate Person/Monster Charm Person 1st level spell Charm Monster 4th level spell Hold Person 2nd...
Nov 13, 2025
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I picked up a Steam Deck last year and barely touched my PS5 ever since but I'd totally buy a Steam Box for my TV to have access to all...
Nov 13, 2025
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No need for a monitor, apparent screen size is set by the headset. So, if all you have is a 20-inch screen with the headset it would...
Nov 13, 2025
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I think there's a difference between "meant to be read" and "not well-designed for use". I don't think anybody deliberately makes an...
Nov 13, 2025
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I feel like sometimes the author had an interesting idea for a story and they got so wrapped up in the telling of it that they almost...
Nov 13, 2025
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Well the market leader is WotC, who seemingly have a suitable marketing budget to promote about three "big dumb campaign" type books a...
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