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Mort replied to the thread The Quantum Ogre Dilemma.Not that I have a big problem with the above, but I think you underestimate many groups desire for information. What if they send a... -
By creating nuanced expansive situations in which the players are able to make a number of decisions that lead to a satisfying...
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The "quantum ogre" at this point tends to generate much more heat than light, causes more arguments than it resolves or even clarifies...
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Mort reacted to Aurel Guthrie's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Using Action Surge to cast spells in 2024 with
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Can you imagine? "You can take an additional action, except the magic action, or a ready action to cast a spell" it's kind of silly. If... -
Mort replied to the thread D&D 5E (2024) Using Action Surge to cast spells in 2024.And if it really was this replacement action, where it worked while the magic action didn't: What exactly is to prevent the player from...
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Mort reacted to mamba's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Using Action Surge to cast spells in 2024 with Like.
It is listed under actions, I do not argue that it is not mentioned there. I am saying it is so different from the others that I cannot...
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Mort replied to the thread The Quantum Ogre Dilemma.For me, this classic example isn't really railroading. Because the players made no meaningful choice. They may as well have rolled a...
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Mort reacted to mamba's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Using Action Surge to cast spells in 2024 with Like.
Each action but Ready does one thing instantly, Ready does 'all the actions' but at a later time. It has a lot less in common with the...
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Mort replied to the thread D&D 5E (2024) Using Action Surge to cast spells in 2024.The trigger can be pretty broad, so I would consider the chance of it not triggering pretty minimal (generally you would set the trigger...
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Mort reacted to UngeheuerLich's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Using Action Surge to cast spells in 2024 with Like.
Being technically correct is the best kind of correct. While this is a fun exercise, the DMG page about interpreting rules should be...
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Mort reacted to mamba's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Using Action Surge to cast spells in 2024 with Like.
alright, not contradicted by the text then. I would have preferred them to say 'use the Magic action' rather than 'cast as normal'...
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Mort reacted to Maxperson's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Using Action Surge to cast spells in 2024 with Like.
It is nonsensical. There's absolutely no sense in writing "cast as normal" if it's referring to the Ready Action. You just write that...
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Mort reacted to mamba's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Using Action Surge to cast spells in 2024 with Like.
except for the Magic action, you do that one right away during your turn and just delay the release of the result until the trigger...
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Mort reacted to Maxperson's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Using Action Surge to cast spells in 2024 with Like.
Right. It's a very clear case of specific beats general. Actions happen later as a reaction unless it's a spell, in which case it...
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Mort replied to the thread D&D 5E (2024) Using Action Surge to cast spells in 2024.And that is what 100% loses me. The text is "You cast the spell as normal," on your turn. Not you prepare to cast the spell or you...