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I didn't say that magic solves problems. I said it was a tool that solves problems. But problems are in the eye of the beholder, and a tool is only as effective as the user. I would also argue that tools are really only used to solve problems, by definition. I would consider a thing that is...

I'm with @Mistwell here. I would talk to the player and ask what they are envisioning to be able to cast through their weapon. Then use the weapon cantrips (green-flame blade, booming blade, ect) as models for a signature cantrip for the cleric. Otherwise, if the player is adamant about being...

I've never played in or run a game with any dedicated flyers, but I've had some spellcasters use the fly spell in my games and games I've played in. Honestly, the impact of flight was minimal. It helped with certain obstacles or conditions of the battlefield, but they also typically had others...

Well, based on the existence of goodberry wine, it would seem there exists some process by which goodberries can be coaxed to remain past that time and be viable. Not saying it's easy or cheap, but something like that must exist in Eberron.

I guess I was just curious if the issue is purely economic, or if there might be some other possibility. I guess another part is that if being able to cast these spells carries such high economic value, then it provides PC's a way to earn money way more safely than adventuring. Of course, there...

Mechanically, sure, that may very well be. But the distinction between arcane, divine, and druidic magic is already somewhat artificial. Magic is a tool that solves problems. I don't think House Cannith cares whether the enchantments they create come from arcane, divine, or druidic traditions...

So Eberron is a setting all about wide-magic, rather than high-magic. The setting does a really great job imaginging how low-level spells and magic can effect the economy and society, as well as how magic can be utilized as a parallel to technology. And goodberries seem like one of those...

The idea of "spell stacks" is an interesting one. It reminds me of some of the abilities in Borderlands, and it is unique enough that it could have some interesting interactions with 5e mechanics. I might suggest wording the stacks like this: Umbral Ice Shield Whenever you cast a spell that...

So here's what I'm thinking. Most casters (Bards, Clerics, Druids, Warlocks, and Wizards) can know / prepare a number of cantrips equal to 1 + half their proficiency bonus (rounded up). This is pretty close to the numbers they would have anyways. Clerics gain an additional domain cantrip, as do...

Yea, I'll need to think on that a bit. It's just cleaner to use something like proficiency bonus, but it would absolutely step on the toes of Sorcerers and Tomelocks.

So reading through the comments, I can see now the issue with combining the number of memorized spells and cantrips. I think I would keep it with starting with 4 cantrips in a wizard's spellbook. I might have the number a wizard can memorize being equal to their proficiency bonus. Wizards can...

I don't understand your comment. I haven't taken anything away from the wizard. I just rearranged cantrips so that they are treated more mechanically similar to spells. There's nothing in there about cantrips functioning any differently other than them needing to be prepared and scribed into a...

So I was thinking about how Wizards in 5e and how they use a spellbook and have to prepare spells from their spellbook. Except cantrips. For some reason, Wizards don't need to write down cantrips or place them in their spellbook. But Wizards are supposed to be the ultimate in flexibility of...

The Overlords are essentially the oldest, most evil creatures in existence. Their very existence would corrupt the land and hearts of all life around them for miles were it not for the bindings that keep them from emerging into the world (these bindings are not to be confused with the Silver...

I can see where @Kobold Avenger is coming from. There are cool concepts involving knife fighters or warriors specializing in things like whips or hammers. As an example in media, my mind goes to Taryn from Nightmare on Elm Street 3. But those concepts can be hard to replicate. As you said...

I also felt like the d4 weapons needed some love, but I went in a different direction with my fighting style. Swift Strike You can make one additional attack when you take the attack action. You only gain this benefit while you are wielding only the following weapons: Club, Dagger, Dart, Light...

Personally, when I look at a large majority of the classes and prestige classes from 3e/3.5, much of it was just rearranging where mechanical bonuses would go. The mechanical abilities themselves really didn't represent the thematic elements espoused by the lore or fluff tied to a class...

Yes, because all of us have all the opportunities we want to playtest things before we catch the design bug, and the only way to evaluate a mechanic is through actual gameplay. Seriously, if you aren't interested in discussing the mechanics I've put forward you really don't need to try and shame...

So because of that, I can't be inspired by what WotC put out and try to build upon it? Calm yourself. You don't like it or don't want to contribute to the conversation, you don't have to post in my thread.

So I like that basic concept of the Psychic Warrior in the latest Unearthed Arcana. But I have some of my own ideas about how best to execute the concept. Here are my ideas: Psionic Armament When you reach 3rd level in this You can channel your psychic power to magically augment your prowess...