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I have the same problem with Duergar and Dark Elfs when considering Sunlight Sensitivity. The races are at disadvantage with attacks rolls, but it does not impact spell casting. If they were to carry through with the notion, then any target they cast a spell on would gain advantage on the save...

And that is probably my biggest hang up with including 4E classes in 5E. It appears the developers have blinders on in reference to only including mechanical distinctions from 4E. And I understand the emphasis, because mechanically 4E is very simple in comparison to 5E; if you consider a 4E...

I view the sorcerer as an innate caster. It does not matter how that bond is formed via bloodline, time, element, chaos, or law. The problem is the class was squeezed out by the wizard, warlock and bard mechanically. All it is had left was crumbs, unless they want to create yet another...

The flaw in my opinion by the developers was allowing the ranger to have a broad category like the underdark, where instead you would just apply a subset of above ground terrains to underground, like coast (water), desert (barren caves), mountain (spelunking), or forest (underground vegetation).

I tend to agree. Advantage/Disadvantage was a solution looking for a problem. I don't mind dice averaging in other games but it tends to be an all or nothing thing. So in that sense they should have stuck with adding skill dice to skills, or even saves. Then any bonus is averaged. When people...

The only thing I do not like about rituals is it makes casters even more flexible, and that is a thorn that digs into my side ,when they decided not to allow maneuvers for all martial characters. It is just a re-enforcement of magic can do anything, even when considering something basic like...

I agree on the natural language design theory doing more harm than good, but I disagree on temporary hit points creating more problems. It just changes the expectations.

Because any rule interpretation can force a group down one path or limit imagination. But a clear rule offers a better foundation to build more rules or for ad-hoc actions, because the intent is clear. It also lets the game flow smoother and makes it easier to learn. A creative player will...

I guess all that is left is how to fix it. And the more I think about it, the druid form should just stack temporary hit points on top. So if you switch to a bear to determine the difference in hit points add, or if it is smaller creature, then the hit points remain the same. You also have to...

I can accept alignments as social norms, customs, or something that defines a larger ideal a group of people rely on to co-exist. But it falls apart with an individual that can be a rainbow of motivations in comparison. In that sense you can have a lawful good person work for a lawful evil...

I never saw my DM style change drastically across editions. Just to many universal truths on how to run a good game to discard them based on different mechanical flavor.

I miss the 4E role where you had a variety of leaders that could contribute to healing based on power source, or striker, tank, etc.

I would continue to use inspiration and then modify the story or NPC interactions. Maybe the player wants to explore the conflict or does not care, but just like the real world, a ripple in the pond eventually reaches everywhere.

I would look at the spell animate object for durability, or look at the animated objects/monsters in the MM. The materials should determine any type of special resistance depending on the source of the thread, like silk, wool, exotic creature, or material like glass (heat resistant). For...

When considering modifications I would ask what can any character do, what can a class do, and how can a class specialize. It appears the modification of the feats you listed will have a big impact on martial type characters, and since they do not have spells, there is one less thing for them to...

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It is hard to turn pikes especially when stuck on a toll, so the extra weight accounts for the hassle.

If changing spell damage types are on the table I would hope the DM does the same thing for weapon material/damage type equivalents or armor resI stances from mundane materials,i.e. don't need a wizard to create it.

What is the stat block and design behind a crypt kicker?

I guess WOTC has met their promise by providing the bare minimum. I will assume the same for anything in the future.