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If we're specifically talking about Expeditions/Adventurer's League (or whatever they're calling it), then you might not necessarily know what your party composition is going to be. Aside from the obvious Cleric/Bard team support character (which tend to be the least played at some of these...

I pointed this out in the low level Barbarian vs Fighter thread (whatever the hell it's called). The Battlemaster is capable of taking advantage of this rule pairing as well (and was the original target of my examination of the rules), but I really don't think it is an issue in that case since...

...or they made up for it by being terrible at virtually everything (e.g. Fighter/Rogue). The save situation doesn't look too bad for me, but I never graduated to 4th edition. The situation in 3.5 and 3.P at high levels is in a fairly similar boat between the haves and have nots of high/low...

Back on topic: I'm becoming more and more impressed with Battlemaster Fighter. A handful of the maneuvers are probably outright crap, but they've got some interesting options which neither take an actual action (most are done as a part of a normal swing) and reward a bit of extra damage. I'd...

I can't speak regarding some of what you're saying because I've yet to play in a game where stealth was a major factor (major enough that the whole party needed to be involved) and I've yet to play in a game where Javelins and thrown handaxes weren't "good enough" to cover most ranged...

Assuming people use the Encumberance rules and follow them properly (HAR HAR HAR never going to happen), then I don't think Dex is really the end all be all some are making it out to be. In this edition equipment is heavy and encumberance is looooow. So I guess what I'm trying to say is, chalk...

Using cantrips for comparison is exactly analogous to rolling all three attacks at the same time against the same target. Casting cantrips is the baseline, but it is hardly the norm. Spells are inherently complicated. It usually involves both the player and the DM opening to a specific page...

I've found this to not be the case. Especially compared to earlier editions. The fighter isn't attacking 6 times at 20, 20, 15, 15, 10, 5. They're attacking 3 times at 10, 10, 10. So you scoop up a few d20s and roll all of the attacks at once. "2 hit." Cool, now roll 2 dice. If you're...

Most ridiculous I've seen was - Roll 24d6. drop the 6 lowest. arrange in 6 groups of 3 as you like. distribute those 6 groups as you like. I wouldn't recommend this method for long campaigns.

If it is a one-shot or otherwise short game, I use some sort of roll method. Usually 4d6 drop the lowest, but maybe 3d6 if I'm feeling saucy. Otherwise I find randomization inadequate for long term play. There's always one superstar at the table with great rolls and someone with terrible...

Which is my issue. At 20, multiclassing isn't really a problem. You can make a character at level 20 in a vacuum and not have any problems with it. Of course, I can't even remember the last time I played a game at 20, let alone to 20. The game has very clear tiers, not a smooth curve. If...

I'd like to clairify my arguement. Yes, Fighters and Rogues get extra AIs, which by design they should. Giving all characters AIs at 4, 8, 12, 16, and 20 while giving the Fighter bonus AIs at 6, 10, etc wouldn't reduce the Fighter's singleclass appeal but would reduce pressure for those who...

I guess my issue is that I'm not trying to do anything silly or ridiculous. I'm just trying to wedge five levels of Valor Bard and 3 levels of Battlemaster Fighter together to make some sort of Warlord thing (yeah I know there is a feat, but a single battlemaster die makes for possibly one of...

For the most part, I very much enjoy 5th edition. My two major complaints have to do with Multiclassing. While I feel that the system handles spells well, I think they really screwed the pooch on extra attacks and ability increases (slash feats). 1. Ability increases: Why the hell are these...

Fighter feels like an awkward split. Champions getting all the crit increases and Battlemasters getting all of the expertise dice feels disappointing on both ends. I find myself wanting to multiclass Champion 3/Battlemaster X, which even if it was possible would be retarded. I'd love to see...