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That's interesting. That's what I like to know. One example of game play I’ve read recently along those lines was a party encountering 5e zombies who have a trait: Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the zombie to 0 hit points, it can make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 + the damage...

5e Do How Often Do You Use Skill Checks for ‘Monster Knowledge’ Do you, as long-time players (in any edition really), ever ask a DM about traits of a monster you’re facing prior, during, or after an encounter whether it’s combat or otherwise? In 5e identifying Monsters (especially ones that...

Yes and kind of funny in a way because (probably wisely) WotC is releasing the PHB, DMG, and MM farther apart than in the past. One reason stated is in order to get errata ironed out. But this is the first book to be released. I'm a graphic designer who just finished a 370 page tech data manual...

5e PHB Errata Warlock Quick Build Ray of Sickness isn’t listed as a Warlock spell pg.106 and 210 Here’s something interesting. 5e PHB Under Warlock Quick Build [...] “Third, choose the eldritch blast and chill touch cantrips, along with the 1st-level spells ray of sickness and witch bolt.”...

Thank you. Yeah that's what I'm getting at. And that's an economy of words they could've fit in. And I (obviously) couldn't communicate. :) But there were still some interesting RPG responses here. So it wasn't in vain.

Thanks all! All those suggestions are along the lines I was thinking. It's good to hear what more experienced players think and verify my thoughts including players initiating the skill check inquiry. Especially if one PC is more skilled in a certain area than others and they 'sense' something...

Hello all- Thanks for your interpretations, examples, and character- mechanics and RPG background-building ideas – I think 5e is ultimately designed to do – that came out of this thread. Here’s how WotC responded to me today. Most of this I did understand from the rules. Interestingly WotC...

Yeah that's a great combination of mechanics, desire to play a multi-class Warlock and RPG backgrounds that 5e is designed to encourage I think. And succinct to develop during gameplay. Mine have to be convaluted : )

What Skill(s) check would DM’s out there call for in underground exploration since dungeon crawling is a huge part of the game (not always but often)? 1) The reference definition I use is in 4e PHB1 p184 Dungeoneering Knowledge (WIS) “To remember a useful bit of knowledge about an underground...

oh yes for sure. I didn't think you could dual wield. It was the idea if you could use two-handed or versatile weapons or not. But someone (gosh I can't recall whom my apologies) in an earlier reply reminded me that a PHB sidebar mentioned a spear example. I guess my point is they should specify...

I hope the quoting is working correctly. Oh yeah for sure holding it. I was thinking in terms of attackng with it in which case a two-handed property on the Weapons table does have to be wielded two-handed. Their wording of empty hand. Could be followed by you can wield a weapon one or...

Thank you very much to everyone at the Oracle of enworld!! Great responses :cool: (I never use emoticons but this warrants it) You see how what should be a simple explanation of a rule in the PHB is in fact open to interpretation (some cool creative ones). I didn't want to quote the entire...

Thanks for interpretation! Yes that's what I'm getting at if that's what they mean they should state it. Including saying no dual wielding. Two-handed can be used attack or otherwise. I've quoted the important parts in a reply. I should do it as a separate post so everyone can reply to it. I...

Thanks for the reply! You are correct. Specifically though I like good wording so there's no doubt. That's where they fall short. It can still be an economy of words. Just the correct ones. When I get back in tonight I'll try to rewrite the rules as I would like to see it stated so there's no...

Thanks for your reply! I numbered your points. "4 and 5" great situational RPG examples. "4" would have to be using your next action to make it dissapear so they might be able to throw it back (fun role play) "6" hehehe

Thank you for your reply! Ye s. The sidebar mentions examples of an Archfey Pact might be a slender blade wrapped in leafy vines. Fiend Pact may be a black metal axe (not specified one or two-handed or versitile used two-handed) with a flame pattern. Pact of the Old one the ancient spear with...

Thanks for your insight! I'm having trouble quoting this so Ill try it this way for now just to finish your thought <quote>Yep. Any melee weapon. Not all eldritch knights are actually knights, either.</quote> Then why oh why do they use such terms? lol A: Flavor. Pact Weapon might be better...

"You make an interesting point." - Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction :cool: That's where I think they could have said "any one-handed melee weapon in ONE empty hand. Note you cannot duel-wield etc. and can summon a different melee weapon on any future combat round." or something like that so...

5e PHB Warlock Pact Blade Rules aren’t Clearly Stated - What is Your Interpretation Greetings - First post :cool: The rules that aren’t clear – or words that need emphasis – I typed in caps (not yelling ;)). Because honestly you can read a rule three times and gloss over a word assuming you...