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1. The monk feature does not give the finesse property, it just allows a number of attacks to use dex instead of str (has been clarified regarding sneak attack). 2. Even if monk did give the finesse property, it would not matter for spells, since the finesse property is only relevant for...

I might not have read all full stat blocks in the MM, otherwise I've read all 3 core rulebooks and SCAG cover to cover.

My greatest problem with using the standard array (rather than seeing it as one possible result of point buy) is that it prevents players from using racial strengths while still avoiding a dump stat.

Point buy for serious games, any version of 4d6 drop lowest for games where hilariously over- or underpowered characters could end up being part of the fun. My group sometimes allows the choice of 4d6 drop lowest and point buy. The could thing about random scores is when it allows race/class...

They were in the abyss and something got massed up? I don't see why you would need something in the rules for that, it is just a reasonable result of the plane. I could also recommend The Adversary by Erin M Evans. It involves characters in a stasis chamber in the Hells for a few years. If you...

To cast while wielding two weapons or a one-handed weapon and a shield. I guess it's most useful to characters like paladins and clerics.

I'm not sure if there has been official word on it, but I think going from welding a weapon with two hands to holding it with one and having one free counts as totally free, similar to dropping hammer to the ground. Gripping the weapon again might count as interaction if the DM wants to make...

I assume that by "gender" you are referring to physical sex, as in having the reproductional characteristics of male or female. This is probably covered by page 5 of the DMG in the description of Part 3 of that book, "Master of Rules": "The rules don't account for every possible situation that...

Rust monsters are always something I consider when making characters. For that reason I really like warlocks and monks. They trend to be able to take on any enemy regardless of gear.

The thing I like most with BA compared to 4e is that now an increase in a modifier increases the probability of succeeding on a task. In 4e my impression was that I needed to invest a lot of feats, items etc just to keep the probability where it was before. The chance of success became mostly a...

Good point about some DDAL adventures probably starting at about that level, that was poor phrasing by me. And I was so focused on official FR adventures that 3PP did not even cross my mind.

If I would make a PC in the Forgotten Realms (currently I am the only DM in my group using FR) it might be a warlock or a dragonborn, and in that case The Wall would possibly become significant to my roleplaying of the character. The wall makes worship of Asmodeus and deals with devils a more...

The advantage of going into Hoard of the Dragon Queen after LMoP would be the connection to Thundertree. I think they are sort of intended to be connected, the cult presence in Thundertree part of the same effort as the cult activity in Hoard of the Dragon Queen. If you don't mind moving the...

I do not know if there are hard rules on this, but I would probably restrict lockpicking to those who are proficient with the tools and allow them to use the "passive" value unless they are in a rush or some other circumstance makes it extra hard to just calmly try until it works. If it would...

That is exactly the combo I think I have referred to (with the rear-guard thing). Great if you want to go for "prevent enemies from reaching back row" the combination is wonderful (or prevent getting swarmed). For maximum number of attacks, not so much no.

Small comment regarding "Tunnel Fighter gets too many attacks and is overpowered": Since everyone passing by will get attacked it makes sense that they do not pass by. Since they do not pass by, it can be hard to reach a spellcaster or similar. Thus, it makes sense to attack what is in reach...

To me the fighting style would be very obvious. If I'm making an archery focused character, I'm also strongly thinking about Sharpshooter. Then I see this FS, and suddenly I find the feat pointless unless I really expect a lot of combat at long range. Instead I take a +2 Dex at level 4, get the...

Thief level 9 feature is sneaking better (advantage on stealth when moving slowly) and the Assassin feature can make a new identity. I would say that a non-combat feature makes sense, in particular given that this seems to be the political archetype of rogue. I would also consider this archetype...

I have run two sessions of LMoP for my group. At least two of them had heard about the first encounter, and at least one of them had seen it on a stream or something. However, all players in my group tend to be good at ignoring metagaming and just get into the fun of it (and also roleplay so...