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FFerrousbones reacted to Necropolitan's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with
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The fact that the best Background for Monks is Sailor says all that needs to be said about how absurd the Background system currently is. -
FFerrousbones reacted to CreamCloud0's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
i really think putting prescribed ASI in backgrounds must've been one of the most braindead decisions the Wizards design department...
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FFerrousbones reacted to DrJawaPhD's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
It is a correct assumption 99% of the time, because stats are highly limited and story is free Occasionally players will purposely play...
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FFerrousbones reacted to ECMO3's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
It is not 1 point, it is 2-3 points.
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FFerrousbones reacted to ECMO3's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
The claim was "pretty much" which isn't 0%. And yes most are just not going to play that when they can play a custom background, get a...
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FFerrousbones reacted to ECMO3's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
The skills are not nearly as big a deal as the feats and ability bonuses. The ability bonuses in particular that make no logical sense...
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FFerrousbones reacted to ECMO3's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
It is not this one thing that matters so much, it is that the background system is so screwed up. The best Monks are Sailors and the...
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FFerrousbones reacted to Necropolitan's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
3.5 was just an easy example. And as has been pointed out 5E 2024 fixing specific ability scores and feats to specific Background meant...
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FFerrousbones reacted to MGibster's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
Because it's D&D. It's the same reason I saw an awful lot of Sailor backgrounds in D&D 2014. It wasn't so much about optimizing for...
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FFerrousbones reacted to Necropolitan's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
The Cult of the Dragon is a dragon cult based on at least one massive lie where leadership depends on the ability to inspire awe and...
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FFerrousbones reacted to ECMO3's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
Well if your save is weak they are not going to often get Frightened. I don't get why it isn't "choose Wisdom, Charisma or...
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FFerrousbones reacted to ECMO3's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
Because they make the stat bonuses part of the background. If the background was only about story (like it was in 2014) it would not be...
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FFerrousbones reacted to Horwath's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
you optimize 100% for stats and balance and story will come by it self. Story does not need optimization and balance, mechanics needs...
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FFerrousbones reacted to ECMO3's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
The new Background system is as screwed up as ever. Best example - Dragon Cultist Background which boosts Dexterity, Constitution and...
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FFerrousbones replied to the thread D&D General Circle Magic Concerns In "Heroes Of Faerun".Alternately, it could be "Any spell not cast via Bonus Action or Reaction...", which saves about 15-20 characters.