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Yes. If it suits the style of game the DM is trying to run and the players want to play in. Esp. for games that focus more on the characters or overarching story. Other times (esp. one offs or short campaigns) we gleefully accept the rule of the dice and the brutality it offers. I've always...

I concur that it does seem a tad strange. I don't use XP for leveling up in the games I run (I level the party up when I think it's appropriate), so I only use XP values when I'm encounter building.

A tangent from the "Highest AC thread" where I pointed out that I personally think it's a little odd that the "basic" +3 Weapon (very rare), +3 Armour (legendary) and +3 Shield (very rare) don't require attunement; despite being very rare or legendary and less powerful but many (dare I say...

Yep: To quote It is admittedly a strong contender for "most easy to miss rule in 5E", along with the restrictions on casting with bonus action spells.

Yes. I'm certain that's the intention of both abilities. What do you think is vaguely worded about it?

The proficiencies and equipment are, of course fine. Beacon of Hope is mostly entirely in keeping with existing features, right down to using the same language as Shelter of the Faithful and Military Rank. - I'd probably be happy with it as a DM. If I want to be critical of it; it does seem to...

I think it's a wider problem with Prepared vs Known spell casters in 5E. Unless they go out of their way to make their spellcasting ability a dump stat, prepared spellcasters have the flexibility of preparation AND have more spells immediately to hand than known spell casters do. Clerics...

Not got the Sword Coast guide yet, but that's fairly impressive. The Bladesinger +INT to AC ability isn't quite constantly active, but does depend on the tricky encounters/rest balance. Minor point, but Defense Fighting Style requires you to be wearing armour to get the +1 AC; however the UA...

To revisit it and kinda take it apart by what is easily achievable. The base AC is easy enough: Level 20 Barbarian with DEX 20, CON 24 from Primal Might and a Shield = AC: 24 (Rapier and Shield Barbarian is a bit of an odd build for a class with so many abilities tied to STR) OR Plate armour...

It does lead to an odd thing that the "value" of +1 ceases to be +5% and varies depending upon what number you want need to roll. I believe it gives the "most percentile" benefit when you need to roll a 10+ or 11+ on the 3d6. Also could lead to very tiresome fights between high AC monsters and...

Despite the glee in my above theorycrafting: I would be a little bit surprised if a DM did in fact let someone have +3 Plate or +3 Half Plate AND a Ring of Protection AND a Cloak of Protection AND a Defender (itself a +3 Weapon). And that the Cleric/Paladin and Wizard of the party decide to use...

No probs, it is something of a wall of numbers.

Where did I stack them? It's either be a Level 20 Barbarian with DEX: 20, CON 24 OR use +3 Plate Armor and Defense Fighting Style OR use +3 Half Plate and Defense Fighting Style and Medium Armour Master and DEX: 16 All give you AC: 22 to start off with. Then you pile on everything else.

OK this ended up being quite long: The important rule is: "Some spells and class features give you a different way to calculate your AC. If you have multiple features that give you different ways to calculate your AC, you choose which one to use." DEX focused Barbarian or using +3 Plate or...

This is fantastic! (as is the rockwell vid) Even better if you interpret "seal" as the fish eating kind.

The morale rules from 2E AD&D are the aspect of the game I've most felt the absence from in 3E and 4E. It's good the 5E DMG finally put it back in as a suggestion, but the 2E AD&D took time to explain why morale and monsters not fighting to the death is important. Mainly because it wasn't just...

Very few creatures in 5E D&D are resistant or immune to force damage. The only one I'm aware of is the Helmed Horror. More creatures are resistant/immune to lightning. So if it's literally a variant of magic missile that does lightning damage instead of force damage, then I see no problem with...

I think a bit of a problem is Conan seems the sort of fighter who runs around in Medium Armour (when wearing armour) and has good Strength and Dexterity. Running around the wilderness for protracted periods of time in full suits of chain or plate. Medium armour is generally a bit inferior in...

Overall I really like what you've done. Particularly I liked that "Nimble" step *isn't* a copypasta of the "Nimble Escape" from the MM, which means Goblin Rogues synergies with Cunning Action rather than their racial ability being made redudant by it. My only mild criticism is of: I would...