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Maybe I'm weird, but I don't argue about rules with my group. If someone else is game mastering, I tend to accept whatever the GM ruling is. Because it's a game, I don't want to slow it down, and I'll just find another crazy idea if my first one doesn't fly. If I'm game mastering, I often use...

Statistic: anything found in a stat block, so, any character element. AKA "stat." Mechanic: a mechanism, for those who think mechanism takes too long to pronounce. Alt: a rule, or one part of a mechanism. Saving throw: an event which requires opening up the rule book and arguing with the...

I was replying to a comment that basically said, "DMs can't play without WotC's help." And with all the new 6e rules, WotC is basically saying "look, we know you can't GM, so here are more rules to fill the gaps." Both parties seem to suggest that Rule Zero is worthless, hence, "fie to Rule...

WotC tried that in 5e. It sounds like few people agreed with what WotC told them. You make it sound like monsters won't have Challenge Ratings anymore. Or that new DMs are going to say, "oh, man. I just can't challenge my PCs. But when I do, they all die. Oh well, I'll just keep running...

I say, let them fly as early as they want. The ability to land safely is a different story!

I'm not sure D&D even uses Vancian magic now! The more I read the 5e spell slot system is the less sense it makes. With the slots "expanding" and the wizards that "prepare" spells just to cast whatever they want? Madness. Anyway, spells could draw on Spell Points like damage draws on Hit...

Hey, at least you don't have an aversion to first-party D&D products! But now that I mention it, having this aversion does make it easier for me to look at 3PP. So, give it a try?

I hope we were able to spice up some games! Congrats winners, but I have bad news: now that I have the above hint about next year's contest, I have begun on my year-long journey to victory! Just kidding.

What sort of system would feel like a sword fight? Armor Class (static) may be more streamlined (or automatic, which might wander into the style you don't like) but D&D's version - unlimited usage of it - does nothing for simulation. Stamina, strength in numbers, and decision making all take...

Yeah, I'm not sure that Automatic Hits apply to the doctor's post, because it's almost like saying "let's not use a combat method," when combat methods are the point of the post. With that being said, a PC win and PC survival can be two different things. A win can just be a successful attack...

Honestly, the ideas in this thread are better than those in the rulebook. But I'm sure we were glad to help.

I like defenders to feel like they are doing something to defend themselves. If I understand the OP correctly, then this means I'm in the Dependent camp. Further, Dependent doesn't have to be swingy - in an all-things-being-equal roll-off, an attacker's result will still win as frequently...

Truth, but I was playing devil's advocate. I don't think the OP was looking for "what do the rules say?"

A 5-foot wide hallway is wide enough for the orc barbarian to swing his bardiche. Why can't the cavalier joust? If that logic doesn't work for you, you might want to re-explain the level of realism you're trying to portray in the game. And remind the cavalier that there's no requirement to...

In the kennels, with the other adventurers. And the dire pets. 100 feet above the desired location is always fun, too.

I heard it's like Pathfinder 2, with more emphasis on icons:

I've used it before. My players had reactions similar to crit hit/miss reactions. I didn't bother to pick their brains on whether they preferred natural 20/1 Crits. I didn't use them in combat, though, because the game had an intrinsic high/low damage mechanism. Although a high-damage attack...

Well, I guess a debate can be about multiple points. This requires a preconceived notion: I can only do what the rules say I can do. It's rather Orwellian. Other notions that one could use when entering an RPG: I can do anything I want until there are consequences, or I can do what seems...

Alien: Isolation's sequel was just announced. Maybe they'll get on the same page?

"Always" is a strong word. But yes, the debate will persist as long as "role-playing" and "game" continue in their marriage. Let's note that with the evolution of the idea of marriage, perhaps the conflict between RP and G will evolve too. You forgot two letters: A and I. With the birth (or...