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I mean, maybe, depending on the cost. Also, please note: I am not saying casters are fine the way they are. I wasn't trying to make a comparison, per se. I was just looking for a way for martials to: 1) Do cool things without facing the "that's just spells!" or "Why aren't they always doing...

So, full disclosure: I was more than fine with 4e's AEDU system. The "dissociated mechanics" argument never really made sense to me. I understand, however, that it's a deal-breaker for some, so I went with the thing that is already kind of meta, and had a workable "in-universe" explanation...

I could see that, sure. I can think of a few...let's say, Vegas-Minded people, who would love it. Having exhaustion points could work too, though it's an additional resource to track; I figured hp makes it simpler. Or maybe the first manuever in a battle is free, as you say, and then it costs...

I mean, I guess. It's about resource management, right? The martials have to be conscious of their expenditures, but have more flexibility. If the wizard runs out of slots, they're done, but the sorcerer can get some hp restored (or use THP) and go again. I can see advantages and...

Ok. Still, this is just a matter of degree...it is only out of whack if the cost for the maneuver is made too high in the design process. As well, there's room for design space like the following: Reliable Maneuver Zorro always knows how to feint an opponent. Choose a maneuver you have known...

Do they? They tend to have the highest hp, no? As well, it's only an issue if the hp cost is too high; the math would have to be done to make sure it's reasonable. I am sure that's possible, though. It would also put the decision in the hands of the player: it might be fun to burn some hp...

??? Why? This would be a clear distinction between sorcerers and wizards (which might be helpful since going to neo-Vancian has blurred the reason for the distinction); one gets their power from their own physical selves, the other through being a big nerd, and the mechanics would actually...

Not having seen a lot of the ideas in the thread, so apologies if this has been mentioned: To address the issue of "why don't martials do these maneuvers all the time?"...make the resource for those maneuvers hit points. Since hp represent more than just meat, and they are also a measure of...

""We will continue to support the thousands of creators making third-party D&D content with the release of One D&D in 2024." ...if you sign up with OGL1.1, probably. That's how I read it, anyway.

I really loved the mix of alchemy and magic.

I have seen this before too, also playing 13th Age. Was this a case of one person sacrificing their toon so the rest could keep the ingredients? Usually I keep the campaign loss details to myself until -after- they have fled (which isn't really often). Because there are no clumsy mechanics...

For (at least) the 2 scenarios described above, 13thAge has some player-facing mechanics, Icon Dice, that would accomplish the same thing, I think. It's gotten to the point that in any movie with a "contrived" scene, my son and I quickly look at each other and race to be the first to say "Spent...

Glad to hear it went well! If any players drop out and you need another...

I would have done it if the minis were painted (or at least uniform colour like grey; the bright colours just don't do it for me).

I think it's likely a combination of things; there's a quote out there from Cavill where he says something along the lines of as long as they write the character (Geralt) well, he'll continue to play it.

V'Ger is actually Voyager 6 from Earth.

Same thing that put me off Yellowstone. Watch for the dragons, I guess?

Really? I felt it was some of their best acting. I can see how the plot involving stopping the coup might have seemed too...convenient. Still, loved the uncertainty we are left with.

Enjoyed the finale a lot. My son, who's more of a Tolkien scholar than me, a little less so. Couple of questions arising: 1) Celembribor still has 16 rings to make, with Sauron's help (according to lore). So...how's that going to work now? Options include a) A flashback that shows...

Funny, I have felt that way about all the Marvel shows. At least this one had Charlie Cox!