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The "fast and loose" 5e system frustrates one of my players as he began his D&D experience with 4e; he NEEDS specific rules to make sense of his world. Shame, really... I'm an old-school D&D vet who grew up running "fast and loose". Also, my gaming style was like 5e's. :lol:

I would disagree, which is why I say it's a DM call. Depends if you like more realism or more wuxia in your D&D. ^_^

Shoot it? Dex. Throw it? Str. Improvised? Str. Finesse? Either or. Improvised AND Finesse? DM call.

A shame there are only two 'official' Bard Archetypes. The Blade and the Jester/Jongleur (haha I remember their 2e kit equivalents) are neat ideas and, all together, would make a great Travelling Band. Maybe in a coach. Solving mysteries. Talking dog optional.

I have yet to run FATE myself, but I have also purchased the Core book. One of the hardest obstacles you're going to encounter is this: It's not D&D. I mean, yes, you COULD run a dungeon crawler and build in all sorts of monsters to hack and slash and blow up with arcane and divine powers...

There may be options I'm not seeing, but "upping your offense" is possible a few ways: * Two-Weapon fighting. Ditch that shield and add some extra stab in your off-hand. * Getting a larger weapon die. I don't recall the limitations of halflings and versatile/two-handed weapons. * You won't...

Another thing to consider is building in natural barriers so that players aren't tempted to wander off your reservation until you want them to. One poster recommended a coastal town - this is great, because unless the players have access to boats, they're not going anywhere past that water...

Possible thought: Rogue, uses sling to throw/hurl said Alchemical items - would he be allowed to apply sneak damage to said items?

If stealth is your friend, there's always the Arcane Trickster rogue. Slap on Half-Elf for two free skill proficiencies. I also always advocate Bard. Bard is (very close to) the new CODzilla. ^_^

Well, if he's a warlock, he's already using non-core books (specifically Complete Arcane). Warlocks are built on Charisma instead of Int. Is it possible that his ranged attack was something other than Eldritch Blast? If he's strictly a Barbarian/Cleric, maybe one of his domains nets him an...

"That's the spirit!" she smiles at Juno. "I always knew you were a team player." To Tasha: "Very well. I'll escort you to the nurse. Is it still Ms. Beazley?" Looking at Juno, she adds, "Did that old sourpuss ever find a husband?"

All my personal opinion, of course... With regards to the kobold 'gotcha' moment - wouldn't this be a deterrent to said players for trying diplomacy at all? As a DM, it's hilarious, but as a player, it reeks of "might as well have killed them all and been done with it." With regards to 'waste...

I like mutually-assured destruction scenarios to keep players in check. For example, have three (because it's always three) factions of ... whatever ... occupying a limited area and have them all share the only potable water supply for miles. If any faction tries to get stronger, the other two...

Everyone who remembers the D&D where Humans, Dwarves, Elves and Halflings were the _only_ races you could play, and three of those were actually CLASSES, raise your hand? *raises hand* 5e is like a love letter to all the editions that came before; the specific calling to these four races...

For myself, anyway, stating that I want to play the Cleric is the way I tell my DM a few things: a) The God/dess I choose will be one that I would like to be represented in your world. If you have custom deities, I want to represent one in your world and help to make it more prevalent. b) I...

When I hear "best" I assume that mechanics are implied; only the "best" characters "win" D&D. That in mind... Bard is arguably top-tier (finally!); if you want a bucket of abilities and enjoy being useful in any situation, Bard's your man. Clerics are amazing. They often come with some heavy...

I find that in most vanilla fantasy D&D games (ie the pseudo-European model where society hasn't progressed past the Medieval Era), the most valuable thing a regular person can be expected to buy with Gold is land and (possibly) the accompanying titles. 1e D&D accurately reflected this with...

Use the stats for crossbows but up the die one step and change the damage to fire and/or radiant. Hand xbow = light pistol = 1d8 Light xbow = heavy pistol = 1d10 Heavy xbow = rifle = 1d12 From a 5e mechanics standpoint, all you'd be doing is giving cantrips in gun form.

I'm not sure there has ever been one - para-elementals disappeared with 2e, I think.

You know those office workers who always have a "Me too" story and somehow it's always worse for them? Friend: "I slipped and fell on some ice. I twisted my ankle something fierce." Me too: "Yeah, I put my back out trying to shovel." Also, anytime you see someone doing something, assert the...