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  1. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2014) [+]What Characters Are You Excited to Build?

    I might be blind, but I can't seem to see a more recent update that changes that. I will take your word for it though. But even still, it shouldn't have made it to playtest at all in my opinion. If they wanted those spells to be exclusive to Ranger, then they should. Do that. Not make them...
  2. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2014) [+]"Instrument of the Bards" Alternative/Reflavouring for Non-Musician Characters?

    This particular case of wanting to supply an item for a particular character did prompt this train of thought, but if I was to make something functional as a result, I'd want it to be applicable elsewhere in the future. That is part of the appeal of the Instruments of the Bards, you can easily...
  3. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2014) [+]What Characters Are You Excited to Build?

    I'd invite you to do so, I still think it sucks and is lame (despite still somehow being among the least worst iterations of the class)! I hate the fact that it turned Conjure Barrage + Volley into class features! Like even if those spells were a part of the fantasy of Ranger for me, I'd still...
  4. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2014) [+]"Instrument of the Bards" Alternative/Reflavouring for Non-Musician Characters?

    So, it feels relatively uncontroversial to say that Bards shouldn't be necessarily required to choose between either a musical instrument or a components pouch for their spellcasting focus (despite the rules as written suggesting that is exactly the case). Even just in general, nevermind...
  5. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2014) Druid's Wild Shape House Rules!

    Well, they're my words to describe Beasts and the Monstrosities that feasibly pass as them, yeah! Only flagging it up in case you didn't know, since it seems strange to be allowed to Wild Shape into a sapient creature, is all. Also even more minor point, but; sapient, not sentient! All these...
  6. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2014) Druid's Wild Shape House Rules!

    I would personally say that's a somewhat slim benefit for a feat, and also it's system of definitions is a bit complex for the actual language the game runs off of. Like, I get the idea of course, but if you're having to assess which creatures are suitable anyway, I feel like just going...
  7. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2014) Druid's Wild Shape House Rules!

    Thanks! And that's reasonable of course about the spell, that's why the spell is markedly weaker and lacks any scaling or similar, I wasn't looking to hand over Druid's place on the top spot. It's similar to my feelings on Beast companions I guess, I think it could be cool for all the Primal...
  8. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2014) Druid's Wild Shape House Rules!

    Thanks! I like the other stuff better than the movement limitation removal, to be fair. I do think that makes sense and is fair enough, it's just, yeah. Not a significant factor for me personally. Especially on Druid where, I am compelled by the flavour their primary mechanic, turning into...
  9. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2014) Druid's Wild Shape House Rules!

    Sounds about right! It reminds me, I've always thought it's maybe a little weird that all(?) "domesticated" Beasts have negative Charisma modifiers. I feel like they ought to be higher, and then that is part of the utility of those creatures. Become/summon a dog, distract some civilians by...
  10. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2014) Druid's Wild Shape House Rules!

    That's actually something else I adopted for our house rules! I just didn't mention it in this post because, small potatoes. But yeah! It's such a nice thing! Should've been that way from the start I feel like. Lets you avoid that dumb "oh i've just gone on a scouting journey but now i can't...
  11. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2014) Druid's Wild Shape House Rules!

    Last year I was debating how I'd improve Wild Shape. I dislike how Moon Druid has a near monopoly on it's combat application after the early levels, and I just think it could be a little better in general, make Druid a more attractive prospect compared to Cleric. So I worked some changes out...
  12. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2014) Wild Shape Adjustments + Minor Wild Shape spell(?)

    So, I really like Wild Shape as an ability! But I do think it's limitations can be unnecessarily frustrating. Moon Druid is a particular fly in the ointment for me. I feel about them like some people feel about Hunter Rangers I think, where I kind of wonder if you'd be better served rolling...
  13. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2024) Barbarian (Playtest 7)

    I think that can be a part of the Barbarian in general, sure. But I don't think that's necessarily the intent with Reckless Attack itself. I feel like it is more about hopefully killing the thing you're attacking than it is painting a nice convenient target on your back. "hey guys, i just...
  14. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2024) Barbarian (Playtest 7)

    Yeah! Like, I think even that is better than opening yourself up to being dogpiled by all the little buggers in a given encounter once your turn ends. But not so much better that it's a ridiculous proposition.
  15. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2024) Barbarian (Playtest 7)

    I don't think it's awful or anything, I just think it could be a bit better personally. I think advantage on all incoming attacks for the round is a pretty heavy mechanical cost, and can also just let down the roleplay a bit. (And also I will say, I feel like that GIF is more in line with what...
  16. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2024) Barbarian (Playtest 7)

    I've always thought Reckless Attack was a little weird in a narrative sense? Like it's a pretty game-y way of rendering the intended idea, that you're dropping your guard entirely for a (hopefully) killing blow. But as is, you could make your Reckless Attack, and spend the rest of your turn...
  17. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2024) Barbarian (Playtest 7)

    I have mixed feelings honestly. Like, I really enjoy a Ranger who has an animal that they're best buddies with, flavour wise. But I'm dubious about how worthwhile it is as a subclass at this point. I like the idea of all the Primal classes getting the option of having a beast companion, but...
  18. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2024) Barbarian (Playtest 7)

    I think all the "Primal classes" having the option to activate their signature ability with a ritual would be cool, thematic and useful. Rage, Wild Shape and... Whatever Ranger has. I may retool my Ranger homebrew thing to have that option later. Lessens the sting of having a number of uses...
  19. Rocker26a

    D&D 5E (2014) [deleted]

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  20. Rocker26a

    D&D General Druid, Ranger & Barbarian: What distinguishes the magic of the Primal classes?

    Sure yeah, I think that's a reasonable way of explaining it. Even just on the face of it without a deeper dive.
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