Recent content by Jishosan

When it comes to NPC and motivation to killing blow, I assume they do not have knowledge about metagame mechanics like death saving throws. However, particularly vicious enemies will give the fallen character the typical "sword in the gut" for good measure, which leaves them with only a single...

The one thing I have learned from this thread? I am a polar opposite DM from Jester. :D

My understanding is that since Planescape, D&D has largely been considered a "multiverse", and the only time this changed was during 4e. 5e has re-introduced this concept, connecting the various campaign settings via the Great Wheel (which can no longer be said to just be attached to Greyhawk)...

Not only am I a fan of Planescape, but I believe that the Planescape cosmology is INHERENTLY better from a roleplaying standpoint than the bland 4e cosmology. Planescape locations have flavor, character, incredibly detailed and rich story throughout the history of D&D, not including 4e. 4e...

Savage Attacker Once per turn when you roll damage for a melee weapon attack, you can reroll the weapons's damage dice and use either total. Also a shout-out to Spell Sniper, which gives Bard, Eldritch Knight, and Arcane Trickster access to 240ft Eldritch Blasts that ignore 1/2 and 3/4 cover.

Good call! I even pointed this one out to my gaming group. It actually gives the Divination specialty some TEETH that it lacked in previous editions. :)

Honestly, I fix this inherently from my campaign POV. In the world, there are likely plenty of adventurers. Small groups who clear out a haunted temple or two, help clear some goblins, and then essentially retire at 5th or 6th level with more money than most commoners in the D&D world will ever...

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the Lucky feat. 3 At-will advantage to anything OR enemy disadvantage to attack rolls per long rest? AND it doesn't actually grant advantage/disadvantage, but specifically "an additional d20", so can be used to roll THREE dice when it's used, choosing the...

I'd like to think that we've come a long way since the days of "Lawful Stupid" and "Chaotic Random". Here are some rules I live by as a DM: Your Order <-> Chaos designation emphasizes your goals. Do you want to impose order, justice, retribution? Do you promote freedom, individuality? Or...

I had a D&D character once, but he died of smallpox at age 8.