Kinda? Ravnica tied it to backgrounds. Theros to gifts and you could take a feat in place of one. Ravenloft did kiss/curse abilities. Dragonlance gave bonus feats. Eberron used sub races. I guess this could unify them all into one mechanic that can't be doubled up on. I wager factions might get similar feats to express "beliefs" as well one day...
I generally like gray matter searches better, even if it's not my own. So I thought I'd ask. I guess it's easier to pull off the pointy-eared look in settings with elves. Without them, one might draw undue attention to his god-accursed state.
It was an experiment in a cheaper mostly player facing book. Can't fault them for doing something different.
Actually, vampires have been depicted with pointy ears for decades. It's meant to make their features appear more angular and compliment their sharp fangs. It has nothing to do with elves, though I see why you'd believe it may.
Even if a million people bought Van Richten's and the low end of active players is half of those who use Beyond, that would mean up to five million people could purchase this book and not see repetitive stuff.
I mean if we are going down that road, best is to wipe one's hands of Wizards and play Shadowdark.
That is not dead which can eternal lie, and with strange aeons, even death may die.
I play 5e, Shadowdark and OSE. I'm a sick individual.I mean if we are going down that road, best is to wipe one's hands of Wizards and play Shadowdark.
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Rulebook featuring "high magic" options, including a host of new spells.
