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So you're suggesting that if the creature critically failed (I assume they rolled a natural 1), then its possible to deal critical damage with the spell?

This is exactly what I was thinking. You're going to have to make a huge effort in creating original material. You'd need to change/create monsters and rules to fit your version of the game. But honestly, if you can work out the kinks, it sounds like it has the potential to be fun :)

Just curious, would it allow for any kind of multi-classing (or I guess multi-"backgrounding" since its not really classes per se)?

Thanks, this definitely clarifies everything :)

I know spells that require the user to make an attack roll can crit, but what about spells that don't? Spells like moonbeam, thunderwave, call lightning, and heat metal don't require the user to make an attack roll, but rather the target must make a saving throw. What about on sleeping or...

I agree that the new Ranger is a bit confusing and very underwhelming in terms of power. Maybe they tried to make the Ranger more appealing, but they didn't do that great of a job.

I understand what you're getting at, but I thought most of those actions (such as grappling) could already be done if you had a free hand. Also I'm pretty sure rogues don't get a fighting style. But interesting thoughts nonetheless.

With the group I DM, we play about twice a month. We played two 4-hour sessions last month and they hit level 4 by the end of the second session. All of them were new players, but they were extremely focused and worked really well with each other. I think group composition and focus, as well as...

Like others have said, for me it completely depends on the adventure. I generally don't worry too much about it if its only a days journey or so to wherever they are going. But if they are trekking across a frozen wasteland for days and days, they would have to keep track, not just because they...