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    D&D 5E (2024) Theory of Class Design

    Hi Blue Thanks for responding. The purpose of this thread is to generate discussion and refine my ideas. You bring up a great question. For me, the big five would be: Arcane Magic Divine Magic Psychic Power Physical Combat - subsections Melee with weapons, Hand to Hand, Ranged Skills Is...
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    D&D 5E (2024) Theory of Class Design

    That is an excellent question, Krachek. A character should be good at 2 of the 3 pillars, one being primary and one being secondary—that way, no one character can do it all. For example, a Fighter might be good at combat (primary) and exploration (secondary). A Paladin might be good at combat...
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    D&D General What kind of class design do you prefer?

    Thank you. Those are excellent additions. Can you expand a little bit on what you mean by Explorer? Perfect. That is exactly what I was going for with something like the blood mage or an inspiring bard. I wanted to make Intelligence, Wizdom, Constitution and Charisma available for any magic...
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    D&D 5E (2024) Theory of Class Design

    When thinking of a class design, the designer must answer these central questions. What is my character concept? What do you do? How do you do it? What stat do you use? Character concept is what you envision your character to be. It can be almost anything. For Example: A tough frontline...
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    D&D General What kind of class design do you prefer?

    When thinking of a class design, the designer must answer three main questions. What do you do? How do you do it? What stat do you use? What do you do breaks down into the following: Note: Pick 2 of these Damage Dealer Tank Battlefield Control Skill Expert (pick locks, sneak, create things...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Tasha's and optimization

    OP here. While these four pages have been interesting, can someone answer my questions? In case you have all forgotten: 1) How have the changes in TCOE your race choices? 2) What races have gained/lost in optimization? 3) Which races are now better for which classes? For example, are Tortles...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Tasha's and optimization

    Hi Willie Can you give me a list of what you consider the winners and losers post Tasha? Thanks.
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    D&D 5E (2014) Tasha's and optimization

    How have the rules in Tasha's changed racial optimization? What are the best races for different classes under the new rules? For example, I would argue that Tortles are now the best race for wizards and warlocks? I am interested in what the community thinks. Thanks.
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    D&D 5E (2014) Give me your strongest characters

    Smiling Sam AKA The Happy Assassin, AKA The Laughing Assassin, AKA The Smiling Assassin. CN Halfling. Loves his poison. Will kill anything that looks like a Kobolt or any sort of lizard (Kobolts looked liked lizards back in the day.) Started out LG, got captured by Kobolds and tortured. Went...
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    D&D 5E (2024) Little changes for 5.5

    Another thing I would like to see, but this will have to wait for a new addition is flexible spell casting ability scores. Wizard means wise one, you want a wizard that uses wisdom, sure. A cleric is a brilliant theologian that uses intelligence. Why not? Also, for third casters like...
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    D&D 5E (2024) Little changes for 5.5

    With the announcement of 5.5, what are some of the minor changes you would like to see? For me, it is the following: 1) Three starting arrays, Heroic, Normal and Weak. Heroic for parties that want to start strong. 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 12 and one free feat Normal No change to starting arrays...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Designing a base gish class and possible subclasses

    A variety of reasons: 1) While PF2 is a great game it is not the game I am interested in. 2) I am having fun brainstorming a similar class and subclasses that work in 5e. 3) An extension of my second reason, I like getting other people's thoughts on my brainstorming exercise. 4) If as a...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Designing a base gish class and possible subclasses

    I like your idea of expanding upon the base class with better movement and quick attacks. How would you build one? The unique spell list can cover the elemental subclass. I do not think we need an entire subclass for that. The psionic subclass would be covered under the base psionic class...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Designing a base gish class and possible subclasses

    Hello everyone. D&D 5e is a great system, probably my favourite overall and I have played since the chainmail days. That being said, a base gish class is one of the few things that is missing. So let's talk about what should be in the base class and possible subclasses. I see the following...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Best character for this party

    Thanks for the help everyone. Uriel is a ton of fun to play. For story and character reasons he will stay Warlock till lv 6. I am wondering if it is a good idea to then dip into Divine Soul for a bit. If so, how many levels? Storywise it would be him unlocking some of his internal divine...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Best character for this party

    Thanks for the help everyone. I decided to go with Uriel, Protector Aasimer Celestial Warlock. He will go Pact of the Tome for Book of Ancient Secrets and all the rituals. He is a radiant blaster - Eldritch Blast re flavoured to radiant damage, Hex causes Radiant, not Necro, also has sacred...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Best character for this party

    I have played a lot of clerics in the past so, that is the class I am least interested in playing. I have talked to everyone involved and they are cool with whatever I decide. I am drawn to the warlock, I think they are super interesting but I have never played one. I know how to play a...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Best character for this party

    No, there are no other players.
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    D&D 5E (2014) Best character for this party

    Good day everyone Out of the options listed what would be the best character to play in this party: The party: Elf (Eladrin) paladin - heavy armour master feat Half-elf rogue - mage slayer feat Everyone has god stats as we all rolled well. We are starting at level 1. Milestone levelling...
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    D&D 5E (2014) Help with this theme

    I love Gnomes, whatever physical form my warforged has was built by them.
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