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4 out of 5 rating for D&D 5th Edition Player's Handbook The latest evolution of D&D is almost right.There is so much to like, the backgrounds, advantage/disadvantage, the spell system, and most importantly the flexibility and the way that the DM's are encouraged to make decisions.And...

When I DM I would allow the PC's to use the Polymorph spell to turn a creature into something unsuitable for it's environment on a failed save. Then opponents spellcasters would then use the same tactics on the PC's. If they choose not to use polymorph, then the NPC's don't. The spell isn't...

Our group had this discussion in 3.5 where a character attempted a similar thing. Although the DM was veering towards allowing it, after a quick discussion it was not allowed as wing to wing are not solid anchor points.

To me Uncanny Dodge is used to reduce the damage from an attack when the attacker rolls an attack to hit. All other forms of attack that require saving throws for instance, come under Evasion. Hope that makes sense.

My thoughts on Psionics is that they should use the current framework, and not bring in more rules. The psionic abilities should be distinct to the current magical systems, and balanced with them. I do not see the need to add Player races except for world specific books such as if Dark Sun is...

So it seems that the ideal release would be a sandbox campaign with an adventure path, (or several adventure paths) included. That way most gamers would get something from it.

This is a great idea. Can I recommend the "cities in flight" series of by James Blish? Although they are sci-fi rather than fantasy there are ideas and themes you may be able to mine (cough).

I have now played in 4 sessions. The scenario is from the starter set. I was pleasantly surprised at the rate of levelling up from first to third level, achieving third after 4 games. I do realise that it is now going to take longer to level up. I am playing a tiefling warlock. By and large...

Yes, I also like Boarstorm's idea, also Astrosicebear's extension to the idea. Causing damage to or improving HD is very nice. Perhaps healing spells come available that means you get maximum HPs when you use a HD on a short rest. Then the spell scales by level much as other some other...

From what I can see I won't be buying this product as a stand alone item. if it came bundled with the adventure then fine. there is nothing to make me want to purchase it though.

It's not theatre of the mind to expect them to watch the on-going game and have their spell range/area of effect prepared for their turn.

My recall may be faulty but I seem to think that a living rules system was discussed at the start of play-testing. I think that fixes for classes will come in the form of new subclasses, new subraces for races. I do not think that the rules will undergo a huge revision, but rather have...

It seems that, understandably, different groups have different levels of tolerance to meta-gaming. As a player I try not to meta-game, but inevitably it sneaks in. I do try to check with the DM if it is reasonable for my to have the info I have as a player. As a DM I take each case as it comes...

I suspect a lot of DM's are like me time short. Therefore published modules are a godsend. However I rarely run them exactly as written but adapt them to fill my needs. Probably change magic items in the published adventures more than anything else. Otherwise you are likely to have a band of...

I think that this time WOTC are using a slow but steady business model, and trying to keep quality high. I agree that one of the things that put people of previous editions was the sheer number of splat books that came out. A lot of people are on limited income and have to save up for a book...

Until we get a definitive answer from the DM is correct.

There are nice choices but I would go for War Caster. The advantage on concentration is always useful, and the reaction spell is nice.

The group I play/DM in normally gives magic items to the character who can use the item the best. So the Belt of Giant Strength would not necessarily go to the fighter. Also magic items can be destroyed or stolen. Anti-magic fields can negthate magic items, so the fighter increasing his...

This is a much-loved setting, and has a had a massive influence on D&D. However, it would not be my first choice for a campaign. However, being time poor, I may have to use the Realms because that seems to be where the current WOTC campaign books are set.

Yes, if we were at the same table. If you are DM your version correct, hope you would accept my version if DM. Another DM may have another interpretation. So long as everybody at the table is enjoying the game.