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    D&D 5E Sell/unsell me on Magic Resistance and Legendary Resistance

    Legendary resistance and magic resistance, resistance to elemental damage, increase in hit points coupled with the decrease in spell slots available to full casters and the saving throw each new round mechanic have had a huge impact on a caster's effectiveness in combat. Add on concentration...
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    D&D 5E What's Divine Smite Worth?

    No idea why anyone would think DS is over powered? Paladins do not have many spell slots to begin with, and these slots can sometimes be better spent on actual spells to buff/heal/remove status effects on party members. Paladins in my party usually contribute less damage compared to the...
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    D&D 5E Damn paladins, you scary!

    Played a paladin till level 6. Must admit a lot more kick as than previous editions and easier to RP due to the different oaths and alignment options. Not OP though? Especially when DM is stingy or careful with gold and magic items. Besides, paladins only deal good damage when smiting.. And...
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    D&D 5E Ravenloft= Meh

    Ravenloft is scary and frustrating. The mists meant you were at the DM's mercy no matter how powerful you were, if he wanted u stuck in a certain domain, u were. Lords of the domain also wielded ultimate power, they could turn the very land against you, negate your abilities, weaken your spells...
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    D&D 5E Why Has D&D, and 5e in Particular, Gone Down the Road of Ubiquitous Magic?

    Spells have been nerfed in 5e. Saving throws are allowed everyone to break free of effects, damage does not scale automatically instead requiring using a higher level Spell slot, concentration mechanics make buffing a thing of the past - no more improved invisibility, improved blinking while...
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