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But remember, Tolkien was NOT a major influence on D&D. Despite the elves, dwarves, hobbits, ents, balrogs, wraiths, and Arag… erm I...
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There is more than one way to skin a cat or stat out a concept in D&D. Both fit pretty well, unarmed, unarmored super brawler can work...
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Another thing some of you may have missed: the benefits (+5 AC and advantage to dex saves) is only against the triggering spell, instead...
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Reactive Ward is a 3rd level combat maneuver. So, the earliest it can be taken is character level 8 per the Fighter maneuver...
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Yes. I missed the demon, but it failed its save and was pushed down 10'.
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Since I'm seeing more interest in monster design, I thought I'd share a tidbit of the official math I was able to derive during my...
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They were a much needed martial vs caster balancing feature IMO.
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Another thing that annoys me about 24 backgrounds is how much they are framed as DM tools for world building and not PC tools for...
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@EzekielRaiden @Corinnguard I dont have the book Heroes of Faerun yet. But based on what others have said, it supplies backgrounds...
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That setting probably would be the Forgotten Realms. It's been around since 1e and has appeared in nearly every edition of D&D. The...
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Yes. I attempted to use Whirlwind Kick to attack a demonic foe flying 60' above us last session. That was after discussion at the start...
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It helps but I'd say it was addressed better with Tasha's. :) A number of games are PH only for options, and it will not help those who...
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