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    Level Up (A5E) Vampersan's Rules Inquiry Thread

    Cube of Force (Wondrous Item, Rare) Table: Cube of Force Face Charges Effect 1 1 Gasses, wind, and fog can’t penetrate the cube. 2 2 Nonliving matter can’t penetrate the cube, except for walls, floors, and ceilings (at your discretion). 3 3 Living matter can’t penetrate the cube. 4 4...
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    Level Up (A5E) Vampersan's Rules Inquiry Thread

    I wouldn't think so since it doesn't explicitly state that you must spend a bonus action to activate the ability. Although that would make it technically superior (if only marginally) to giving an ally a plain old Bardic Inspiration die.
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    Level Up (A5E) Vampersan's Rules Inquiry Thread

    Battle Hymns So, this Bard feature is a little unclear to me. Just to be clear, and correct me if I'm wrong: 1. It takes no action to activate a Battle Hymn on your turn, but it does consume 1 Bardic Inspiration die. 2. You don't have to choose a target upon activating it, and if you don't...
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    Level Up (A5E) Vampersan's Rules Inquiry Thread

    Huh, I guess that could indeed be seen as a new iteration of Action Surge lol Although, at least in A5e you need to do more than just dip into Fighter for a couple of levels to gain access to it. ^.^ Sounds like a reasonable house rule. Martial arts dice not stacking by no means invalidates an...
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    Level Up (A5E) Vampersan's Rules Inquiry Thread

    I'm inclined to agree, as that would seemingly be in line with the idea that most stuff doesn't stack if it has the same name or is basically the same feature.
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    Level Up (A5E) Vampersan's Rules Inquiry Thread

    Blessed Prowess (Exalted Athlete 3rd, Adept Class): Starting at 3rd level, when you make a Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution check, you can add your martial arts die. When you fail a Strength, Dexterity, or Constitution saving throw you can use your reaction to spend 2 exertion and reroll...
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    Level Up (A5E) Vampersan's Rules Inquiry Thread

    Whirlwind Strike (Rapid Current) In the Adventurer's Guide, this 3rd degree combat maneuver is listed as an Action. However, in the A5E Online Tool, it's listed as a Bonus Action. I assume that the Adventurer's Guide is the correct printing? EDIT: It looks like there's a conflict with the Back...
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    Level Up (A5E) Vampersan's Rules Inquiry Thread

    Sorry, I have a lot of questions lately lol Instinctive Counterattack (Razor's Edge Maneuver): "When your exertion pool is not empty, you can use your reaction to make a melee weapon attack." Does this maneuver allow you to make an extra attack on your turn at the expense of your reaction? Or...
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    Level Up (A5E) Vampersan's Rules Inquiry Thread

    So, if it does scale, that would mean a 17th level A5E Fighter would have access to 7 out of 11 Combat Traditions (6 from proficiency bonus, and 1 if they selected an A5E fighter subclass). If they also selected the Martial Scholar feat as one of their ASI's, then they would have access to 9 out...
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    Level Up (A5E) Vampersan's Rules Inquiry Thread

    Combat Traditions: There seems to be a discrepency between what is written in the Adventurer's Guide and the A5E Online Tool. Specifically, under Combat Traditions, the A5E Online Tool has this extra text: "When you gain access to combat maneuvers, you become proficient with a number of...
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    Level Up (A5E) Vampersan's Rules Inquiry Thread

    So, I was able to use Arcane Appropriation last night during our session. I'm pleased to say that it, so far, doesn't feel overpowered at all to allow a Warlock access to all spells via scrolls. In fact, it's actually quite helpful for the entire group. Having revivify or beacon of hope in my...
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    Level Up (A5E) replacing exertion with HP

    Very cool! I'm glad to hear it's working for your group. Do you find that your players are ever in danger of dropping below 0hp more often now than before, or no? Does your group have a healer, and if so, did you notice if that character was more willing to cast healing spells in-combat to...
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    Level Up (A5E) replacing exertion with HP

    This is...intriguing, imo. I mean, if HP is largely considered an abstraction of general health/fatigue/rolling with the punches, I feel like substituting exertion out for HP could work, at least thematically. Balance-wise, I don't think it would cause a major issue either. Yes, warriors will...
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    Level Up (A5E) Vampersan's Rules Inquiry Thread

    Thanks for the clarifications guys, I appreciate it! ^.^
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