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Rangers have too many cool, unique abilities that cannot also fit in other classes and subclasses. It has been a class since 1e, entire sagas of D&D are based around rangers, and people love rangers. Just because a rogue can be a scout, fighting classes can use the same weapons, and a druid...

It's pretty good. Competitive, even though fights don't generally last 10 rounds. More attacks earlier is more effective. Monks are great at that! An 11th level fighter TWF Fighter with Action Surge can frontload more, getting 7-8 attacks in a round (Level 17 is 9-10 attacks). They also get all...

Is there any reason to think that magic weapons always bypass Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing resistance, especially in the new Monster Manual? That might be something worth keeping an eye out for.

Until we see the new DMG magic items, we won't know what attunement-requirement changes or other rules changes have occurred. The "focus" items may have been re-evaluated for their bonuses. Even though, I'm not worried. It is really hard to say that spellcasting needs to be more easily empowered.

There was no "going in the opposite direction". They stayed true to their original direction, and determined that the detour wasn't worth it. I know that I and others provided feedback to lean into spells when they could, especially when an action or bonus action was necessary, and a spell...

I like Rangers getting "primal" spellcasting, but that is because I accept the canon that the multiverse of D&D has lots of magic in it. Base races cast spells as part of their inherent function. I don't play Harn. But I understand the desire to have a spell-less ranger. Or a spell-less bard...

I have as well. Paladin spells like Find Steed and Circle of Power are pretty crazy for a full caster to get access to, earlier than a Paladin can.

I don't get why the entire Ranger class should get something akin to permanent subtle spell because ONE aspect of their existence is... stalking? What about every spellcaster theme that leans into illusion, subtlety, and charm? If a spell is supposed to be sneaky overall, it shouldn't have the...

Well, evil people become popular all the time (look at Hollywood), because humans love art and artists who evoke emotion in them. Humans worship and seek to express gratitude. But blind mass worship and power often leads to corruption and disconnection of the hero from the people. We humans...

I dunno... RPGs are creative endeavors, that inspire emotion, inspiration, and engagement. Can writing be art? Are stories and poetry and books considered art? Can character sheets be art? Is the art director who composes the layout of an entire book engaging in artistic expression? I think...

Or... let them opt into it with the Weapon Mastery feat.

IMO, combat actions/DCs in D&D should not be based on opposed ability/skill checks. Ability/Skill checks scale way beyond bounded accuracy to base DC's on, let alone variable DCs, making the effectiveness both wildly variable, and very min-maxable. We saw that in grappling, and that got changed...

Maybe bards get Prayer of Healing or something similar that lets a short rest occur in 10 minutes?

Many dancers use implements (instruments, maracas, and castanets). And don't focuses replace the need for non-costly material components? They may also sing or hum while they dance if they don't have other accompaniment. Some spread glitter or other materials with a flourish. But Mimes use...

Keep in mind that many of the other weapon classes have had their damage-increasing shticks altered to fit with the added Weapon mastery and the broader flexibility they've received. For instance, the Paladin's smite isn't the same as before, as it occurs less often, while their other abilities...

Sure, some might be bored that the schools have been around for 40 years, but I like the schools. I'm glad they are still part of the Core rules. Another thing, this isn't a different game. If for nothing other than people playing using the 2014 PH wanting to translate their existing characters...

The pure number of class abilities that 8 different subclasses contain in order to capture the theme of each school cannot fit into a single "Specialist Scholar" subclass. I tried. And if the abilities aren't different and interesting to create diverse playstyles, there is no reason to do it...

Have you seen how so many of take offense and get bristly about so many rules during times like these? Maybe the focus shouldn't be on the word "offended" and instead offered reasons why people vehemently don't like certain rules, but I don't currently have time to collect and recap what...

I think some consider it offensive if Warlocks get 3 attacks, when all other non-Fighter warrior classes get 2. Rogues get 1.

If Agonizing Blast changes to affect only 1 damage roll per casting, nerfing Cha-damage to all Eldritch Blasts, then Firebolt and Eldritch Blast would be comparable, but different. Eldritch Blast attacks will be able to be spread out, and Firebolt has one attack that crits harder due to all the...