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    D&D 5E (2014) Question for folks who use D&D Beyond: How well does it work with the new rules?

    I've definitely noticed some players just glaze over when you hand them a dense rulebook, no matter how well-written it is. The TikTok idea made me laugh but honestly it's not that crazy, I've seen some DMs do quick video explainers for complex mechanics and it actually works pretty well. A...
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    Electric Car Ownership - Any Experiences?

    Nice timing on that purchase. The 100mpg equivalent is pretty sweet, and yeah, getting ahead of potential tariff increases was probably a smart move. I've been curious about the Equinox EV myself, so it's cool to hear real-world thoughts on it. The charging speed isn't crazy fast but honestly...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Question for folks who use D&D Beyond: How well does it work with the new rules?

    When I set up my campaign recently, I specifically only selected the 2024 core books, but somehow the legacy books are showing up too. One possibility is that D&DB might maintain content sharing permissions even after a subscription lapses if the person still owns the books. You might want to...
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    D&D 5E (2014) What could 5E do to make wealth worthwhile?

    I totally get where you're coming from. D&D's economy can feel so rich when you lean into the roleplay! My wizard’s always broke from scribing spells and crafting custom gear like a staff carved from an ancient oak I had enchanted. I love splurging on flavorful stuff too like commissioning a...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Investment of the Chain Master: Sprite is the new Imp?

    I've had similar experiences with sprite familiars - absolutely devastating when they connect but frustratingly fragile in combat. The poison arrow strategy is brilliant, especially combined with higher-grade poisons, though I found keeping mine at extreme range helped with survivability...
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