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Yep, Bards are pretty much gods in this edition

I guess I would answer it like this: I'm a mimic. I assume the form of a chest. I have the option to make it look like I have a gas trap on my lock. But why would I do that? (well if I were an extra devious DM I might do that so they touch it.;) You can always make them roll a perception...

Personally I would do the following: Get rid of multi classing. (why have the option of a fighter/mage or eldritch knight, same with rogue/mage,etc) - multi-classing was great when their were only 4-6 cores classes, now it is a min/max tool. Does a Paladin and Ranger really need to be its...

I think there is a big difference between 'playing high levels' (as the title suggests) and playing a campaign levels 1-20. I have played and DMed several one-shot (mini-campaigns) that start at higher levels. Some even at tier4. They are just as enjoyable as any other tier. Now going from...

I think one thing to keep in mind here is not everything being published is by the Wizards team. The starter boxes (and all the incarnations) are done by Hasbro. I am pretty sure Acquistions Inc and Rick & Morty are the same (don't quote me on that one). The Wizards team really just do two...

I haven't read anything that says he things Treantmonk is wrong--that's a lot of inference. And while he said he is 'good at games on evaluating them'... he then goes on saying others are just as good if not better. You left that part out for some reason?

This is basically what Adventurer's League Season 8 does; "XP token" advancement. You should look into the leveling system there, you might like it (it does a similar thing with Magic Items, Treasure). Most people didn't care for it hence why they are changing it again for season 9.

Banishment is overrated too. Both Otiluke and Polymorph are better spells at their level. Banishment can only do one thing. Both Otiluke/Polymorph can be cast on friends (or even an object with otiluke) and has more utility outside of combat. People like Banishment because it makes them go POOF...

Each their own. I actually wasn't excited about Xanathar's -- actually I still don't own it. Mordenkainen was good. TombofA was even better. Saltmarsh is great. As for what is on the horizon. Avernus looks great. I am excited for that one. I like the fact they are catering to different...

I think the point is a +1 Dex feat, those you listed don't round out Dex. There are still other Dex feats worth considering though... personally I go the meh AC route.

Perhaps a better explanation (or knowing me I'll add more confusion). The spells are really for two different concepts. Shield is to prevent death Mage Armor to prevent being hit. In your scenario of getting attack 3 times a day, if I have shield I don't care if I get hit as long as it...

I'm agreeing with you, they both shoot up. Thus now, "not needing an extra spell slot 61,4% of the time" goes up also. Thus if you are going to allow yourself to be hit on occasion then you don't 'actually' need those spells as much. Therefore...

I agree with your statement overall, I pulled this piece out as it is common for the people out there to confuse 'need' with desire (not saying you). It's okay for a wizard to get hit. Many tables I have played Wizards often have the same HP as Rogues as the latter has other abilities to...

One of the key ideas of 5e is to keep things streamlined. Now you have 6 different classes of armor with different dex modifiers. You are starting to get into Pathfinder territory (or 3.5e).

I get where you are a coming from. Of course it is a game mechanic. But even then, a helmet would take at least some proficiency wouldn't you say? Otherwise you can extrapolate this to swords. Just swing it around. In most cases a helmet comes with armor and fighting in such takes some...

I agree with this mostly if looking at Disintegrate strictly as an offensive spell. But it does have some utility purposes - destroying a wall of force can be vital at upper levels. Just disintegrating an object, a door, a hole in the boat, etc has its uses. The only time I would ever use it...

If you are a small creature you can't teleport someone medium size with you via dimension door. Losing half the benefit. It is not over rated if you are normal size, but it might be a bit over-rated if you are small size.

Let's take a step back. First I am not saying Mage Armor does nothing. It confers a +3 to AC over eight hours. I am saying in my purview it is over-rated. I am not a number cruncher/spreadsheet monkey.We both agree Shield will protect at a rate of 25% over the 15% of Mage Armor. When someone...

If you are a gnome or halfling wizard it is.

I think you use the term expert too loosely, perhaps notorious is a better feat for Treatmonk . He does provide tremendous value, sometimes I think he glosses over things without looking under the hood a bit more. An example: HoldPerson/Monster he does not rate very high because of the the save...