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Weiley31 replied to the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book..Since I have a crap ton of backgrounds due to the prior books+Kobold Press+Adventures in Middle-Earth 5E, the only issue I have with... -
Weiley31 reacted to Kinematics's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with
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The thing on the Sailor background (wrt monk) is that, on its own, the Sailor background exactly fits what you'd expect a sailor... -
Weiley31 reacted to ECMO3's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Is anyone going to use the new 2024 backgrounds? with Like.
This! Then make a backstory - your cleric was an Acolyte, or a Sailor, or an urchin that was going to be sacrificed by an evil cult...
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Weiley31 reacted to Nijay's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Is anyone going to use the new 2024 backgrounds? with Like.
I think the restrictions of the backgrounds will be houseruled out and choosing your ability scores and origin feat will be the norm. It...
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Weiley31 reacted to UngeheuerLich's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Is anyone going to use the new 2024 backgrounds? with Like.
Old backgrounds have more languages or tools. So I want to know how that is adressed.
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Weiley31 reacted to dave2008's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Is anyone going to use the new 2024 backgrounds? with Like.
My players would likely use the pregen backgrounds. They are more interested in story and flavor than mechanical benefit from their...
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Weiley31 reacted to ECMO3's post in the thread D&D 5E (2024) Is anyone going to use the new 2024 backgrounds? with Like.
This article linked below has some info on character creation. In the discussion it talks about using a legacy background if you don't...
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Weiley31 reacted to Maxperson's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
I've been saying that for years. Not necessarily that the rules were written intentionally badly, but in my opinion there are too many...
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Weiley31 reacted to Marc17's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with
Wow.
Still new to 5E and just yesterday read the Invisible condition details and went back and read the thread on it here. I wouldn't be... -
Weiley31 reacted to DEFCON 1's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
Which I think is a fantastic house rule and a wonderful way to play the game... ...right up until we remember there are a bunch of...
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Weiley31 reacted to Marandahir's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
Oakies, I disagree but this made me chuckle, thank you.
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Weiley31 reacted to Olgar Shiverstone's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with
Haha.
Sounds about par for the course ... -
Weiley31 reacted to CreamCloud0's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
i think as a rule of thumb i think (most) people just don't like it when there are 'clearly more optimal' combinations, especially with...
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Weiley31 reacted to Marandahir's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
They also have Custom Background in the 2024 DMG.
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Weiley31 reacted to Necropolitan's post in the thread Unearthed Arcana WOTC still can't get the backgrounds right in the new FR book. with Like.
A better option would be to have multiple Backgrounds that could be the best one instead of having the best Monks be Sailors then.