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  1. ClaytonCross

    D&D 5E (2014) The Thug, A Subclass for Strength Rogues

    I get what your saying, I just feel like your leaning on the name of the class to define your character. My point is that a "rogue" in the D&D world and the meta selection of the rogue class abilities is not a mandatory link. As with your statement I put in bold, the goal of making a Strength...
  2. ClaytonCross

    If an NPC is telling the truth, what's the Insight DC to know they're telling the truth?

    And that is why I included that part of my statement. I allow one insight check for a conversation to get a feel of do you believe what they are saying or can you read them at all. I do get that changes in a real conversation but at the same I don't want to promote stopping conversation for...
  3. ClaytonCross

    If an NPC is telling the truth, what's the Insight DC to know they're telling the truth?

    I see no problem with passive deception for lies and persuasion skill being a bonus to the player check if they are being honest. Then if the player rolls low, they just can't tell. However, I am also okay with a character with proficiency in insight having passive insight against any NPC...
  4. ClaytonCross

    D&D 5E (2014) Fixing the terrible Weapon Master feat

    I missed the weapons proficiency, I thought you meant a +2 to hit generic and separate add. I am okay with proficancy, you can't get double and it doesn't stack with itself and it would open up some interesting new options like mages staff fighting. Sorry, I didn't flip flop I just miss read...
  5. ClaytonCross

    D&D 5E (2014) Fixing the terrible Weapon Master feat

    I think adding "to hit" makes them less flavor and more a way to break bounded accuracy above and redundant to the ASI, +X magic weapons, and the scaling proficiency bonus we already have. There is a large risk doing more harm than good with that. It's also not like they are not good enough that...
  6. ClaytonCross

    D&D 5E (2014) Fixing the terrible Weapon Master feat

    So if your taking the role of front line defense, aka the tank. It seems like your "problem with the feat" is your trying to make it into a way to do more damage while your character is a defensive character that would better benefit from Shield Master or Defensive Dualist. The Cleric is your...
  7. ClaytonCross

    D&D 5E (2014) Fixing the terrible Weapon Master feat

    I have not played a monk or rogue yet... well I did multi-class a druid/rogue who used a special axebreaker wood (Quebracho) dagger which my GM let me use Shillelagh on, but I did not go as you stated for 3 of your 5 assumption. I am just saying even if your are right the majority of the time...
  8. ClaytonCross

    Critical Role Critical Role's Kickstarter Breaks $1,000,000 In About An Hour!

    I am REALLY glad they didn't add another stretch goal. I would defiantly prefer they focus additional funds on quality then push for another story arc for example then with there lack of meat and great etc to drive the funds, end up not being able to complete it. Having it with a completed...
  9. ClaytonCross

    D&D 5E (2014) Fixing the terrible Weapon Master feat

    Ya I figured I had to disclaimer myself after I went back. Its hard to tell the difference between trying to push a point and being a jerk in text talking to someone you don't know well enough to get where they are coming from. So just understand as you continue on, I mean not personal offense...
  10. ClaytonCross

    D&D 5E (2014) Fixing the terrible Weapon Master feat

    I like the ability to give any character weapon proficiencies of my choice. Changing it would cause my table to lose that ability with no replacement. Your suggested ability is just another "+ damage" ability which I find to be less interesting and less unique than the only feat that provides...
  11. ClaytonCross

    D&D storylines for a movie?

    I think part of the problem is the PG mass audience lines they keep going for. They should stop trying to make a movie of mass appeal and find a true niche. Deadpool proved that due to lack of other targeted options when you give one it can draw big crows. I feel like if they just did a rated...
  12. ClaytonCross

    D&D Movie/TV Casting Begins Soon For D&D Movie?

    So in recent years I have seen D&D Style shows done right and I hope the makers of this movie know them and take a few pages from them.... however since its a A-list movie instead of series I fear it will be too compressed and the line between D&D and generic fantasy disappears. I really feel...
  13. ClaytonCross

    Barbarian Archetype: Wild Soul [PEACH]

    The concept is interesting the execution is extremely broken. (as is typical for first draft home brew designs) Lets see if we can keep the good idea and reign it in a bit. Throat Punch is super broken as it is. Many fights don't last 10 rounds and at level 18 your allowing a possible 8 round...
  14. ClaytonCross

    Casting Verbal spells in armour

    The mute wizard would complain about that but he just can't. Its really too bad he is dyslexic.
  15. ClaytonCross

    A little help with Strength checks please

    That's fair but that's basically the argument the OP brought, so in the absence of an actual rule it was always going to go there. We came to talk about an opinion on a topic for which their is no right or wrong so "It will rarely if ever work in forum discussions." is dependent on what your...
  16. ClaytonCross

    A little help with Strength checks please

    People keep saying that but I completely to disagree. Players need to be able to wrap their head around what they are doing in that world. Its not like we through out physics in worlds of magic, we do create exceptions around them like and anti-gravity spell etc. however the worlds are 99% based...
  17. ClaytonCross

    D&D General Does anyone know where I can get 1.5 inch squre grid Fantacy battle maps?

    Good thought. I already modified a tailors tap writing the 5 ft increments over the inches. I got the Idea from mageknights flexible rulers. It makes those "the target is 15foot up and 110ft away I think he is out of your 120ft range" debates a little easier because you measure up 3 inches (in...
  18. ClaytonCross

    A little help with Strength checks please

    I agree with you about 90% here. If your a 20 Str Human vs an 18 STR draft horse you will lose in tug of war.... but if your not worried about hurting the horse and want to bring it to the ground you could full body check its front legs in a "shove action" because its mass is held up on the hind...
  19. ClaytonCross

    A little help with Strength checks please

    I don't disagree with that but I would also say I have been tripped walking a Dotson with a leash. When something gets under you and wraps around your legs it can be hard to deal with and will prevent you having good footing. The Halfling for example might to blind a pinch a front leg on a...
  20. ClaytonCross

    A little help with Strength checks please

    I personally find the difficulty catching something half your size being difficult because of dexterity to be very bad writing. If your trying to catch something like a mouse or fly that is supper fast and small its fine but as an adult catching my nieces and nephews my 3ft arm reach means I...
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