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That's fine... I'm not saying Darkvision isn't worthwhile. Drow should definitely have it. Elves, Gnomes, Orcs, Gnolls, Zombies, etc. definitely shouldn't have it though. It takes away one of the defining things that makes Drow, Deep Gnomes and other so special. I'd maybe let someone take...

To an extent I agree, but I take a certain approach to Stealth which I know upsets some people... and that's, you can roll a natural 20, but if you're trying to Stealth across a room without cover when there are guards watching, you AUTO FAIL! I don't care how good your Stealth roll is, the room...

Yeah, but that's because people aren't thinking. First of all, you shouldn't be using torches AT ALL in a dungeon. You're not outside so a medieval bitumen torch (hell even a modern paraffin recreation), would stink and create so much smoke you'd all choke to death. You should be using a...

I'm just about sick of Darkvision. Why is it that every single bloody race seems to have Darkvision now? It makes theming downright impossible; and makes stupid things like a lamp, or the light spell completely useless. Considering the Players Handbook, Players Companion, and Dungeon Masters...

I quite enjoy the idea of a Dwarven Rogue or Dwarven Warlock, maybe even multiclassed Rogue/Warlock. I'd want to have him an expert in mechanics, clockworks, engineering etc. and if possible, using a gun. A matchlock handgun is perfect. If not, a crossbow will do but it just feels less perfect...

Thanks guys, just checked it out now and I'm suitably impressed. I'll probably become a paid member as it's a much larger resource than I first thought. I run a weekly Shadowrun game so this will be perfect for that.

I was watching a few videos on YouTube about 5e classes and saw this gem of a program. Here's the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcacXx81dvA As you can see, this program is fantastic for reference alone and I don't even know what else it can do. It would make life so much easier...

OK, I would strongly suggest either a hybrid class Sorcerer and Swordmage, or multiclassing (although this would work less I think). If you use the Storm Sorcerer powers and took a feat to allow the sword to be used as an implement, it would give a similar feeling to the 3.5 Duskblade and your...

OK, this is a risky but potensially really fun way of doing it. I would stat the Giant as the following: A normal Giant in every way, but starts the fight 1HP below bloodies and with the following modifiers. The Giant begins the fight slowed due to being heavily injured. The Giant has a -4 to...

Right, as someone who's been GMing multiple systems for a while now, D&D included, and someone who'd introduced at current count 10 people over the past 6 years to roleplaying I find there are a couple of techniques that work well. The first technique, and my personal favourite, I call it...

I played a campaign on release, using just the first three books, PHB, DMG and MM1. The campaign was pretty well balanced mainly because the PC's where crap. I made a Fey Pact Warlock with a hatred of Gnolls, we has a Wizard specialising in Frost Magic, A Glaive weilding Fighter (who rolled...

Oh, sure, there's nothing wrong with Homebrew and you're right to hold it with such high regard, after all it's very difficult to do well. The thing is, it's very difficult to do well and with a group consisting mainly of new players I think a pre-written setting is a good thing (becides...

Ok, this is simply a matter of scaring your players. Make them feel worries about each encounter for different reasons, such as giving them lurkers who can phase through walls and watch as they wonder who's going to get rushed next... or giving them a massive solo with a couple of minions and a...

Interesting, sounds like you're getting into the swing of things. My suggestion if you're ever able to run a campaign... use Forgotten Realms and make everyone from the Swords Coast. Why? Firstly, you can play Forgotten Realms without any background knowledge at all, after all, the average pig...

The first test session was just to familiarise the players with the system and characters, and was non-combat with simple character interactions and investigation. They where given and adventurers charter by the Cormyran noble house and given the task of finding more information about an...

Interesting consideration, I would use it to be cinematic if you want to make missing less of a disappointment. With powers that offer things like "half damage on a miss" don't do this, as it would skew their value. 1. Whenever someone misses, they can spend a healing surge to force the attack...

Thank you Nork for such a long and well thought out response, you have some interesting ideas and it's definately something I'm taking on board. I especially like the idea of Arcane being dominated by men and the Divine being dominated by women. This is a very nice distinction and it pushes a...

I run loads of different systems like World Of Darkness, Shadowrun, Warhammer Fantasy, Amber RPG, Cyberpunk 2020 and GURPS but honestly, D&D has a certain feel to it, and as I'm planning on using the Forgotten Realms setting it is by far the easiest. I'm actually just finishing my World Of...

Thank you, I appreciate the support and obviously constructive criticism is always welcome.

OK, I've been in games like this and I've via house rules in my early days caused games like this. I created a few magic items and allowed some 3rd party feats/spells in my 3.5 campaign a few years back because they fit the theme and storyline but they unbalanced the game terribly. I've also...