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Hi, Xanathar's Guide says: That means, that it is not possible to anticipate a spell without using either your reaction or action. So, how can you ever specifically Counterspell using your reaction, if you already need your reaction to identify the spell? Seems like Counterspell is only...

Concerning Jeremy's answer: If a creature behind a corner is successfully hidden + only an attack reveals the creature (not only popping out) -> then it wouldn't be possible using a Ready Action to shoot before the hidden person, but afterwards! Maybe I misunderstood that. Nevertheless, I think...

You are right. I found something that pretty much strengthens @Hriston's Position: Jeremy says that a) You can attack while hidden behind an object/wall. b) The hidden condition is broken AFTER the attack (not the moment you pop out). c) You can re-hide with Disadvantage. d) You don't need...

Yes, I did. Sorry for that. I added it to my post. Nice description! Sound reasonable to me. The DMG 251 states exactly what you described: To make it even clearer, you could draw the line from the bottom left edge of the attack to the botton left edge of the target. That would indisputably...

Thanks for your responses! I figured out that there were two positions so far: 1.) While hiding behind a corner/object you have full cover and therefore need to step out to shoot. 2.) You can shoot "around" a corner/object without the need to jump out and back again. But if you do so, you only...

Hey there, I know there have been some discussions about that topic, but I couldn't find a clear answer. The rules intend that ranged attacks while hidden seem to be possible. Otherwise there wouldn't be feats like Skulker concerning this. Furthermore you wouldn't get Advantage while being...

I think, there is some misinterpretation of "the problem": It's not that I am complaining about where and how to spend my money. Actually, this complaint was just the thread opener. Understanding the problem: I was quite surprised reading replies that stated that there wasn't a problem because...

As I mentioned, we are currently at the very end of the campaign "Princes of the Apocalypse". Our characters are level 13 and we have dozens of thousands of gold, but we don't know on what to spend our money. The treasure system is broken. Prices are even more broken. Gold is worth nothing, if...

Yeah, that's actually the reason, why we started allowing magic consumables. The intention now is to fix the gold income in a way that the players have enough to spend it for a few scrolls or potions per level, but without running the risk of having so much money that they don't have to weigh...

Yeah, you are right. I missed the chart showing gold and treasure developement. So, your link was ideed helpful! Sorry, mate! :)

Thanks for all your reply! So, this is simply reducing the loot by a factor. For example, if I want to take factor 5 (instead of 10) I simply halve all treasure in my official WotC campagin, right? That means that even if you halve all loot using factor 5, the party will gain over 520.000 GP in...

Thanks for your reply. But unfortunately your links are dealing with treasure distribution by RAW ("How much treasure should my party possess" and such). They neither answer the question how to ever get rid of those thousands of gold, nor do they anylse if the treasure distribution by RAW is...

Thanks for your answers! I absolutely agree to @CapnZapp and @James Gasik. I think it's undeniable that there is a lack of consistency/rules. Actually, my hope was that we would be able to find something like a rule of thumb to give any DM an idea of how to handle item distribution. Therefore...

Hey there, we are currently at the very end of the campaign "Princes of the Apocalypse". Our characters are level 13 and we have dozens of thousands of gold, but we don't know on what to spend our money. The treasure system is broken. Prices are even more broken. Gold is worth nothing, if you...

I totally agree. That's actually a nice way of handling it. I treat it the same way. Yes, it is an illusion (see school of magic). So, your effects are limited, even if this one is in the creatures mind. Just make sure not mix it up with enchantment spells like "Hold Monster" etc. Your idea...

I already said, this is a personal summary from this discussion. It's not meant to be a scientific work. So, you won't find much quotation. And you won't find evidence. It wasn't actually my intention to tell anybody how to rule it. I tried my best to summarize it and it was somehow a "service"...

Hey jgsugden! As I wrote this is not intended to be the only way of interpreting it. It is meant to be a summary of this thread. What Jeremy Crawford says is that "A DM is free to allow additional effects". Of course, this is something a DM can always do. Unfortunately, the description of...

EDIT: The following is a personal summary of this forum thread: Please note, that I don't claim this to be the only way of interpreting the rules. Phantasmal Force is very vague and this thread was a try to find an interpretation that is consistent with the wording of the RAW and that is...

Hey, just wanted to ask, if there are some new mechanics or statements according to the Disarming rules in 5E. I haven't found some, so it seems like there's still the problem that any opponent can pickup its weapon as a free action. Who is using disarming attacks? Have you found them...

I still see a problem that the DM needs to compare Arcana scores for ANY spell you cast. But apart from that, I like that ruling. In addition, I would definitely allow casting Counterspell without knowing the initial spell name and/or slot, because the description of Counterspell doesn't...