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All WotC learned from the OGL scandal was that they needed to be subtler in their attempts to exploit their customer base.

FWIW, 2024 has grown on me. The downside: Characters are stronger with more magic and better control magic options, but there is more...

I Stayed with 5e because I like the game, but I chose 'other reasons' because I don't want to support Wizards of the Coast. I quit...

5E 2014 is pretty darn close to my preferred playstyle. I can't imagine a more self-consciously "innovative" game getting closer.

Try the Crimson Oubliette from Kobold Press. Warlock’s Apprentice: The Crimson Oubliette It is essentially a one-room dungeon in the...

Let me be more clear: imagine that reading more that 2 pages was a Sisyphean task. I'm talking basic stuff here. 10 rooms with...

Candlekeep Mysteries has a heat metal hot plate and explosives with plunger style detonators.

Looks like the real 'solution' to fix things is to get rid of the feats like Sharpshooter and Crossbow Expert. This would add in the...

Why would I choose, when I could have them all?

I sometimes play archers but I often feel guilty afterwards. I don't think it's necessary to bring in other situations like digging...

Conclusion All ranged based character will take the feat to ignore the penalties. The more the penalties will be severe, the more it...

let's say that you need "trained" unarmed strike. shield can be a weapon and that might qualify to remove advantage.

Thinking about is maybe a rule like "If you are not armed with a melee weapon, melee attacks against you are done at advantage. "

Personally, I’m good with #1 and think that’s probably enough to force a change in behavior and tactics for ranged combat. I think #2 is...

In my games we play with penalties (Disadvantage) for shooting at enemies engaged with allies (even if they aren't providing cover) and...