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I see that text in True Polymorph, but Polymorph is phrased without that last part (at least in my PHB, you might be correct that it's errata). I agree that if you're True Polymorphed you can use any spellcasting abilities of the creature type (such as the aforementioned Ki Rin). I'm not so...

I read it as: 1. Can't speak. 2. Can't cast spells. 3. Can't take any other action that requires hands or speech. But like I said, the language isn't as clear as it could be, so you could read it as: ... can't cast spells... that require hands or speech. Which would support your ruling.

I agree that the wording isn't as clear as it could be, but my reading is that it's explicitly prohibiting the casting of spells. You still technically have any spellcasting you had, you just can't use it while polymorphed.

Absolutely, the paladin is still a paladin. Otherwise, you could break your oaths every which way while polymorphed, but be treated as not having broken them. Whatever happens in dragon form stays in dragon form? That doesn't work for me. However, as per the rules of true polymorph, you can...

IMO, the simulacrum qualities are the result of the spell that created it, rather than its creature type (which would be that of the individual it was created from). Therefore, it retains any properties of a simulacrum regardless of the form it is changed into. It's similar to if you summon a...

It's up to the DM, but I rule that NPC stat blocks like the Archmage aren't creatures in terms of a spell like True Polymorph. That is to say, if you tried to polymorph someone into a human Archmage, you'd end up with a basic human (not an Archmage). Similarly, you can polymorph someone into a...

I don't think they'll remove the ability to have older content on DMs Guild (otherwise, as soon as this went into effect, DMs Guild would have to stop selling all the old content, which would not be in WotCs best interest, since they make money off those sales and would alienate their creators)...

Possibly. I think the direction I would go with something like this would be to use Fighting Stances, rather than weapon. Martials would start with at least two stances, and gain more as they level. For example, a dervish inspired Cyclone stance might allow you to target DC, and build up...

I like that's it's AC/DC. Rock on! That said, I feel like this weakens martial characters without adding much in the way of interesting choices. Best case scenario, the martial is capable of both attacks. They either intuit the best one to attack or try both to determine the best. After that...

Yeah, it can be the case at high levels. At 17th level a Fire Bolt deals 4d10 (22) vs Magic Missile at 3d4+3 (10.5). That said, there could still technically be uses for 1st level spells over cantrips, albeit situational. Burning Hands is AoE, while Magic Missile can't miss (for example)...

@DND_Reborn I haven't read the entire thread, but you asked for examples of casters punching well above their weight class, which I'm happy to provide. Admittedly, I tend to play more bards, druids, and clerics (I've usually been the guy in my group who'll volunteer to play a healer if no one...

Arguably, which is why I said "aiming to avoid", as opposed to "avoiding". You're free to debate whether or not it successfully accomplishes that goal, but to me it seems fairly indisputable that it was an intended goal for the setting.

I think it's challenging from a design perspective. Not impossible, but definitely challenging. Having seen that type of mechanic in plenty of video games (as well as occasionally in RPGs), the biggest issue with it is that I think it has a narrow sweet spot (which becomes practically...

Yeah, I achieve the same thing performatively. Enemies often (but not always) will attack the melee, even if it's not the most tactically optimal choice. I typically use more open (or interconnected) areas and try to include a few useful things on the field, to encourage characters to move to...

Potentially. Typically, not right away. Let's assume a hypothetical user is running their software in Windows. Each time Microsoft makes a change, it may crash and burn. It probably won't fail the day after you have no one to support it (that'd be either bad luck or sabotage), but it's...

Yep, I know quite a few retired programmers who still make a very nice side income supporting software that no one else understands, because that tech simply isn't in demand anymore (so no one really wants to learn it).

It depends, but not necessarily. Languages may rise and fall in popularity, but they don't really get outdated. Programming concepts, like functional/OOP programming and patterns don't get outdated. Plus, a lot of outdated code still sees use to this day due to legacy projects, many of which...

I guess we run fairly different styles of games. Even in dungeons, I often have the hallways interconnect. The denizens know the tunnels while (unless they've already explored the area) the PCs don't. So turtling like that is a good way to have your back line flanked. But yeah, it can work if...

So true. It's happening to me right now. New owners took over and laid off most of our UI team, then transferred the remaining guy to a different department. Then, when they realized there was no one left to do UI development, they asked me to learn how to do it. I said sure, because it's a...

I'd say if it happens regularly it could be seen that way. If it's only an occasional thing, then not that big a deal. Sometimes characters get taken out of a fight. You get knocked off a high ledge in round 1 and have to spend the rest of the fight climbing back. Or you take a high damage crit...