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I like it as a reroll but can see the benefit as advantage. I may house rule to use it either way, declare first as advantage or after as a reroll but you have to keep the new roll.

I am really enjoying this thread, when I first read the new rules I was a hard no. After reading and examining my own thoughts I am starting to change my mind, but for a reverse reasoning. When DMing I used static DCs. Like climbing a cliff would be DC 25. Success means you climb half speed so...

Around the time the Next Playtest was announced I went through a major life transition, moved, started a new job, and helped take care of a sick parent. I dropped from D&D completely partially from burnout on 4e & PF/3.5e. I got fed up reading internet guides to build competent characters. I...

I just hope they are better looking than the 3.5 core books. Even at the time they made me yawn with boredom. They felt like highschool textbook covers in a depressed fantasy world. Make these covers bold with eye grabbing art. If it was on an aisle cap at Target, they should make me stop and...

I did something similar for a one-shot game. Refluffed the races and class builds to do an MCU style game. Just for giggles and threw it at my players, they had a blast and asked for it to continue. I realize these new rules upset some people but honestly I greatly enjoy the idea of grabbing...

Reading the Origins Play test, Unarmed Strike allows you to knock an enemy prone on an attack action as an unarmed Strike. The Martial arts feature allows the monk to sub Dexterity for Strength using unarmed strikes. With these these rules would you allow a level 2 monk to make an unarmed attack...

I feel like like the ardlings maybe a stealth test of adding Aasimar to the PHB. It wouldn't be the first time WOTC used a term or name that changed upon publication and it might be a great way to test a new theme or ruleset without the baggage of lore and decrying of not my Aasimar. I think...

I was just thinking about this the other day. Since start of Covid and playing less I have been chugging my way through the old TRS modules converting them to 5E. I have a good number of older edition hard and soft covers but for conversion purposes PDFs work so much easier. Either convert to...

I have not DMed or played 3.5 or Pathfinder in a while so just a few questions. Didn't item creation involve expending XP? If so, how much XP does a non-adventuring character gain in a year. I don't have quick access to my books but I assume you could wealth by level, and npc wealth by year to...

Just adding to a few of the earlier posts it would be near impossible to accurately model how culture would change by magic. Not to derail but a few points from anthropological studies. First, humans are very resistant to change, often unwilling unless forced through warfare or becoming...

This may not be exactly what your asking about, but I thought I'd share. Early in D&D 5e I was running a game for some younger new players and added the rule, however I misread it. Instead of a 1 being a critical failure I turned it into success at a cost. The players really enjoyed it and it...

I know this is focused on DPR but a few other ideas that would have made the monk shine. First give the option for calculating AC as 10 + Dex Mod + Wis Mod or instead 10 + Dex mod + Proficiency, it would make the monk less MAD but start with a lower AC which increases regularly while really only...

It definitely is a digital first logo which is where all major corporations have/are going. Working for a print based company even they are focused on digital over print for new branding.

I remember running Sunless Citadel many times as the starter 3e adventure. The two things that jumped out were being able to quickly get in over your head (having to run away) and choices to use diplomacy to set up a fight between the goblins and kobolds, plus Meepo was a great npc. A kobold the...

I don't Kate's words about New User experience being piss poor. I agree with so many that said the PHB could after a much better layout. I always thought starting with character creation was odd. Here let us tell you how to calculate all these values AC, HP, Attack Bonus.... oh and pick from...

I have read a few posts about PDFs for D&D and WOTC's choice to stick with printed books. I was under the impression that younger generations preferred digital books (e-books or PDFs) over physical copies, however I recently stumbled on this article... granted it is old, roughly 3 years, but it...

That makes sense, thanks for the math. I think I am more than okay with 2 "bonus" spells personally. At times the sorcerer may have more known than the wizard can prepare, however the wizard has a far greater list that can be changed on a Long Rest. Along with rituals the wizard wins in...

I was just thinking this same, and intended to make a post. Specifically I have a player in an upcoming campaign that will likely play a wild magic sorcerer. We made a few modifications to give the player control over the abilities. I also was thinking of adding "domain" spells or something...

I really hope that Paizo continues its success. Enough so that I may eventually purchase PF2 when it comes out. I like some of the ideas I have read so far and will definitely keep an eye on the playtest, even if I won't be involved. I was totally burned out by the end of 3.5 and stayed away...

I haven't directly seen this stated, but worth stating, let the players know any option is possible but may not always succeed. Let the players try every action no matter how silly and find a way to make it work. Both DMs and Players need to know this as video games make so little matter. That...