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In my XP calculations I've generally used (AB + AC - 15) which comes from a base AC of 12 and a base AB of +3. These seem to fit the XP...
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But, see, all of this? These are observations the average player isn’t going to pick up on. The fact that you can identify which saves...
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Sigh. There is a formula because the instructions they give to their business partners instruct them to use it to determine a monster's...
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Unfortunately until someone fully cracks the code to reverse engineer the actual formula the official 5.0e challenge rating calculator...
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This is where I interpret ability scores a lot different than most people do. I spent a little bit of time a few years ago clearly...
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@tomedunn quick question. I think we've both been using the assumption that AC 13 and +3 attack bonus should be the baseline (in my...
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We've been playing online for years now, and we used the printed out PHB sheets, as well as the online sheet on Roll20 while we were...
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2 and 3 are different skills, though. If they fail, intimidation can still work. (In the local lord's manor with the Tarrasque coming)...
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I love that card system for random but equivalent stats.
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I remember this--although there was also a statement that a 16 in a primary attribute was assumed throughout the level range. However...
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Exactly. If a game isn't even fun to play in the first place, then balancing it isn't worth bothering about. If a game does contain...
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i think the current point buy is balanced but i'd like to see the ranges increased a little for better customization, rolling your stats...
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It's not good when it's coming from the other side either. I think the fundamental difference that is bothering me is that mingled in...
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I have tried, over the past few years, to look at the design from this perspective: Which direction is easiest to move away from, but...
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I would like to see a little more respect for people who share his point of view (I agree with all of his points and more). I'm not an...
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