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I'll say what I say on Reddit and get downvoted for over and over again. There is no fixing either of these spells in fifth edition...

You realize that this very concept was already playtested for the PHB UA and was rejected in the surveys. The reason it keeps getting...

We do use healing potions mid/late-battle, when someone has gone down (giving it to them) or is about to, at which point the action is...

I'd argue that the Rapid Drink maneuver is a suboptimal choice vs. other maneuver options, except if/when potions are abundant.

I do think that bonus action potions is a good house rule. It infringes on a few class features, but encourages use of potions, which...

We had that in early drafts of the rules. We removed it because it was a PITA in play.

I think nerfing the damage to once/turn for the 1st level spell slot is a mistake from a damage output balance perspective. At least for...

Sorry, you are correct. My mistake when typing it up. Thank you for spotting that.

More fun... The general interpretation (that several people have said to me) is that the line of sight requirement for hiding does not...

It's not the caster being blinded that alters the fear spell. It's the target being blinded. If you cannot see the thing you're afraid...

I've been going through different configurations in my head... You avert your eyes You close your eyes You have a blindfold on You...

It's a really good idea to check the 2024 rulebooks first. Petrifying Gaze (Recharge 5–6). Constitution Saving Throw: DC 13, each...

No, unless they have the blinded condition they can see you since there is no facing in 5. Technically I suppose you could close your...

I noticed this ruling in the latest Sage Advice: The Frightened condition says “while the source of its fear is within line of sight.”...

It's been 4 years since Level Up: A5E was written. We will be publishing a short article in Gate Pass Gazette this year updating the...