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TheSword replied to the thread D&D 5E (2024) New Campaign: Should I make the switch to 5.5? (SOLVED).This was my list of reasons to switch. Things I see as straight upgrades Weapon Masteries Starter Feats Adjustments to spells - like... -
TheSword replied to the thread D&D 5E (2024) New Campaign: Should I make the switch to 5.5? (SOLVED).Horrible is a bit strong. I’ve played lots of out of print or no longer supported games as well as current ones and I know which I’d...
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TheSword replied to the thread D&D 5E (2024) New Campaign: Should I make the switch to 5.5? (SOLVED).There is of course another reason, which is just that change is inexorable. The sooner you make it and get over it, the happier you...
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TheSword replied to the thread D&D 5E (2024) New Campaign: Should I make the switch to 5.5? (SOLVED).All I will say is all my D&D groups have switched and none have regretted it. There hasn’t been a single comment or question about 2014...
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I think that is overstating it. The PHB says "typically adventurers start at level 1" but does acknowledge that the GM may start the...
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TheSword reacted to Reynard's post in the thread Dungeons & Dragons Announces Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall, New Adventure Book Featuring Red Wizards of Thay with
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At least insofar as the adventures go, the back catalog is still the catalog. So maybe this will be a capstone style adventure. If so... -
TheSword replied to the thread Dungeons & Dragons Announces Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall, New Adventure Book Featuring Red Wizards of Thay.You could well be right. The adventure outlines definitely got a lot of positive feedback in some quarters. I do think it would be...
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TheSword replied to the thread D&D 5E (2024) So What Is Winter's Mysterious D&D "Season of Champions"?.I posted this in the other thread too, but thought it was worth sharing. Not sure 🤔 if people are aware but the Sorcerer Kings were...
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TheSword reacted to Parmandur's post in the thread D&D’s 2026 Announcements: Roadmap Contains A Mix of New and Familiar with Like.
It sounds like the Red Wizards Adventure is a campaign, just a slightly more focused one, and honestly really large Campaigns without...
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TheSword reacted to Zardnaar's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Not a fan of the new Eldritch Knight with
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Your tone basically sucks. Keep it up and youre blocked. Youll be the first ever. I dont block anyone. 1. Your experiences are not... -
TheSword replied to the thread Why do so many campaigns never finish? Genuinely curious what others think.Precisely. I’ve had more campaigns go the full distance rather than end early. But the ones that lasted the distance took 1-2 years...
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TheSword reacted to Lanefan's post in the thread Why do so many campaigns never finish? Genuinely curious what others think with Like.
I think there's loads of the first type, the ones that sink within just a few sessions for [fill in reason here]. I've DMed one or two...
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TheSword replied to the thread D&D’s 2026 Announcements: Roadmap Contains A Mix of New and Familiar.I think extremely rare is a stretch. The many campaign books have been the backbone of 5th edition (and Pathfinder) and there are a lot...
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TheSword replied to the thread D&D’s 2026 Announcements: Roadmap Contains A Mix of New and Familiar.Quite possibly. Even likely. A shame in my opinion and I wonder perhaps a consequence of Chris Perkins leaving as he seemed to be the...
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TheSword reacted to bedir than's post in the thread D&D’s 2026 Announcements: Roadmap Contains A Mix of New and Familiar with Like.
I expect they'll continue to lean into those lighter scenarios and adventure guidance similar to Forgotten Realms and DMG