Recent content by zago

@Emdw45 I know this is true. We just haven't had a combat encounter where light has been a significant issue yet. But I fully understand the actual system mechanics, and see where an enterprising DM can create a rather difficult scenario. I didn't mean to imply that light was pointless, just...

Leatherhead I don't think the issue to guidance is that at all. I think the friction is felt most in non-combat scenarios, where a Cleric or druid can at low levels, perform unskilled skill rolls with a somewhat commensurate bonus as characters who are skilled. Depends on group and players...

famousringo I agree, but it's situational. Is light better for a high elf Arcane trickster? Probably not, darkvision diminishes much of the need for any light, and a rogue might be already engaging in 'hostile' actions against neutral individuals. Also comparing divination cantrips and arcane...

It says in DMG what Hostile is, pg 244 A hostile creature opposes the adventurers and their goals but doesn't necessarily attack them on sight. It goes on to explain that it might require multiple charisma checks to convince a 'hostile' creature to do something on BEHALF of the players. :)...

hmm. Yeah we are talking in circles. Merchant has a basic item price (longsword:15g). Merchant also has a price that is the lowest he 'willing' negotiate to (Longsword 10g). Merchant has a certain prices he would never sell an item for weather it be for pride, or because he would lose money on...

emdw45 I think, non-combat cantrips are by design, weak (and quite fairly might I add). Looking squarely at guidance (as an example of cantrip that wasn't well balanced). We eventually house ruled a fair amount of "logical" limitations to it's use, to prevent it from acting as a constant d4...

Saeviomagy Yikes. I guess I don't understand. Fundamentally the charisma check shouldn't allow someone to convince someone of something they wouldn't do. Advantage on a Charisma check grants a small bonus to what is a 'possible' check. Getting an item for 25-33% off is an example of what I...

I'm not necessarily against these feats, but id do think I would do some differently. Such as: Undead Hunter • Perhaps you have studied thick tomes about the undead or acquired the personal experience of their nature first hand, either way you have almost a second sense when it comes to their...

With the exception of guidance (which in my opinion is a little too good) and damage causing cantrips, all other cantrips are very limited or subject to a lot of situational adjudication by the dm. Minor Illusion, Thaumaturgy, Dancing lights, and prestidigitation only have mechanically equitable...

keterys There is no where in the game that says a bartering has the time or multiple check requirements that you suggest. You add it, I assume, because it fits your idea of 'realism.' I guess what I am saying is that when a system mechanic seems to conflict with my idea realism (not system)...

keterys I think your missing my point. As a DM and a Player, I can recognize the reason why someone might take Friends. Why would I then (as the guy who makes the world) set the conditions for a successful barter, swindle, or manipulation to ALWAYS be beyond the capability of the cantrip? Any DM...

I think a lot of the pain points around this cantrip mentioned is this thread are based entirely around subjective interpretations of what is necessary to make it work. I suggest an opposite approach, find out in your group what you think the effective power of a cantrip should be, and use it...

I disagree with the idea that TWF should be able to do similar or more damage then great weapon fighting. However, TWF doesn't currently have meaningful role (and Sword and Board for that matter), imo. I think each fighting style should present a roughly equal benefit/niche. Great Weapon's niche...

I think the OP's statement is likely the opposite of what is to happen. Of course, I have some faith that the quality they started with, will be sustained. If that's the case, then there is some short term frustration as we adjust to the schedule, but a long term gain as we begin to recieve much...