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Hey everyone! Just posted a new analysis looking at how 5e's design philosophy might actually encourage "rules lawyer" behavior at our tables. This isn't another "rules lawyers bad" rant - instead, I dive into how the exception-based structure of 5e (especially in the 2024 revision) shapes...

Slower. It's not trash like some folks make out but it's more complicated for myplayers and combats run more slowly.

The entire premise of the thread is how are rarities viewed in a magic heavy world.

I generally keep this perspective. Common - Most people will have one. Modern Equivalent: A basic smartphone or laptop. Uncommon - Most professionals or power users will have one. Modern Equivalent: High-end workstation or professional camera gear. Rare - Most high end professionals will have...

Trailers are trailers so the movie may be fine. From the trailer, it's hard to get excited, or at least it's a mixed bag. I like Sam as a character. The banter of the rest of them seems funny if a bit cartoonish. There's a Michael Bay style to all the CGI fights that doesn't land with me. Sam...

Achtung! Cthulhu

I recieved the cancelation notice, but my card was actually charged and I still have access to the DMG.

It's it still online? Isn't this the archived version? Eric Noah's Unofficial Dungeons and Dragons 3rd Edition News

If the game is basically moving along, I'm usually fine. If the game takes some crazy turn and I'm just going to sit there and I think "oh god, I have 3 more hours of this." then it's torture.

Just put together a detailed breakdown of Hasbro's Q3 financials on my blog. Thought I'd share some quick highlights since we often discuss this here: Wizards' operating margin is 44.9% (meaning they keep $44.90 of every $100 they make, which is actually pretty impressive) Year-to-date gaming...

I've just never liked The Artificer outside of Eberron.

Okay, that's neat and whatever people want in their game. I don't see this as OP as they're burning a resource (a scroll) and constantly replacing that is going to get costly if they want to do it every time. So I'd be okay with it. I think people feel a little uncomfortable with this, not...

Thus the line, "If two opponents want the same thing (like engaging in melee), let it happen without a roll."

I'll be interested in reading this. All of these are less of a "system" and more of a general idea. It only looks complicated when you have to write it all out.

I've been playing around with this cool Theater of the Mind movement system for D&D that's been a game-changer. It's super easy, keeps combat flowing, and my players are loving the extra freedom. Works great for 5e, but you could totally use it for almost any edition and most other games too...

I am missing the mechanics that make any difference here. True Strike in 2024 just lets you use your casting state for to hit and damage. Which I don't see how Intelligence would be better than Dex for a Rogue. The rogue still only gets to use Sneak attack once per turn. Sure it lets them...

Give them a magic item and be done with it. This way you don't have to modify classes or create special spell cases.

This happens a lot in adventure design and it drives me crazy. You can do a bit with different options. Players can use something like the Silence Spell to cover a fight or two. DMs can do a few things about the environment. There could be noisy activities going on already like drumming...

It seems like they intend to publish the seed of the setting in the DMG and leave the rest to the community to tailor how they like.

People have enjoyed DnD since the 70s at all different power levels. If you ask a player what they want, the answer will always be more. What's actually fun though isn't the same thing. The real question to ask is "Does WotC really want balance?" and I think the answer is clearly no. The...