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  1. DeviousQuail

    Armor as Damage Reduction

    My brother suggested a similar idea to me. I like your approach with the armor changing the base HP in the formula. I don't think I would've thought to try it that way. My brother and I just went with Armor granting a second set of hit points that takes damage first and can only be recovered on...
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    D&D 5E (2014) 5E Survivor - Subclasses (Part IX: Paladin)

    Oath of the Ancients 22 - 2 = 20 Oath of Devotion 17 Oath of Redemption 14 + 1 = 15 Oath of Vengeance 19 Oath of the Watchers 17
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    D&D 5E (2014) 5E Survivor - Subclasses (Part IX: Paladin)

    Oath of the Ancients 21 Oath of Conquest 10 Oath of the Crown 13 Oath of Devotion 24 Oath of Redemption 18 + 1 = 19 Oath of Vengeance 20 - 2 = 18 Oath of the Watchers 18
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    Werewolf by Night - spoiler thread

    My realization that Jack was the werewolf came when he sat down in the family crypt. He did the little dog spin before sitting. Until that point I thought it could still be Elsa or some other twist. Overall, I liked it and want to see what else they do beyond the Christmas special.
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    D&D 5E (2024) Expert vs. Expert...vs. Expert

    For me there's a lot to like with this UA for each class, but not a complete win. The change in action economy really benefits them all. With that said I felt like the new ranger didn't wow me as much compared to where we were with the ranger post-Tasha's. The bard also didn't wow me but it...
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    Strange F5 etc Threads?

    When I see those I just click the name and select ignore. Refresh the page and the post(s) will be gone.
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    Shows that I go back and rewatch, shows that I should

    Just know that the first season had a much smaller budget so it doesn't look as good as season 2 and beyond.
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    Armor as Damage Reduction

    Your post made me think of something I liked from Cypher. There are no damage rolls. Instead an attack has a flat damage amount and rolls of 17+ on the attack roll add damage and/or other effects. There are additional ways to increase damage built into the game but that's the basic rule. I've...
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    D&D 5E (2014) 5E Survivor - Subclasses (Part IX: Paladin)

    Oath of the Ancients 24 Oath of Conquest 15 Oath of the Crown 14 Oath of Devotion 25 Oath of Glory 3 Oath of Heroism 13 - 2 = 11 Oath of Redemption 19 + 1 = 20 Oath of Vengeance 22 Oath of the Watchers 21
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    Armor as Damage Reduction

    I'd go with DR can drop damage to 0 but on a high roll or crit the minimum damage is 1/halved/etc. That way low damage attacks can potentially do something but you are still rewarded for your high DR. I'd also limit things that do so much damage that DR becomes irrelevant. If everyone is walking...
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    Armor as Damage Reduction

    Cypher uses armor as DR. The math of the game is pretty friendly to this concept. DR rarely gets above 4 (ime), there is a tradeoff between better armor and the expense of abilities, and "hp" doesn't climb nearly as much as it does in 5e. It's a fairly simple system and worth a look.
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    D&D 5E (2014) 5E Survivor - Subclasses (Part IX: Paladin)

    Oathbreaker 13 - 2 = 11 Oath of the Ancients 25 Oath of Conquest 19 Oath of the Crown 19 Oath of Devotion 21 Oath of Glory 18 Oath of Heroism 20 Oath of Redemption 19 + 1 = 20 Oath of Vengeance 19 Oath of the Watchers 20
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    D&D 5E (2014) 5E Survivor - Subclasses (Part VIII: Mystic, aka Psion)

    Order of the Immortal 7 + 1 = 8 Order of the Nomad 9 - 2 = 7 Order of the Wu Jen 8
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    D&D 5E (2024) New Optional Rules

    I don't know what to call it but I'll go with heightened recovery vs standard recovery. The players and the game world operate under the assumption of standard recovery, which is akin to the slow resting variant rules. Each day acts as a short rest and a week is a long rest. I'm not married to...
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    D&D 5E (2014) 5E Survivor - Subclasses (Part VIII: Mystic, aka Psion)

    Order of the Avatar 13 Order of the Immortal 10 + 1 = 11 Order of the Nomad 15 - 2 = 13 Order of the Wu Jen 11
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    D&D 5E (2014) 5E Survivor - Subclasses (Part VIII: Mystic, aka Psion)

    Order of the Avatar 13 Order of the Awakened 5 - 2 = 3 Order of the Immortal 14 + 1 = 15 Order of the Nomad 13 Order of the Soul Knife 9 Order of the Wu Jen 16
  17. DeviousQuail

    D&D 5E (2014) 5E Survivor - Subclasses (Part VIII: Mystic, aka Psion)

    Order of the Avatar 14 Order of the Awakened 14 - 2 = 12 Order of the Immortal 18 + 1 = 19 Order of the Nomad 11 Order of the Soul Knife 15 Order of the Wu Jen 17
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    D&D 5E (2014) 5E Survivor - Subclasses (Part VII: Monks)

    I do appreciate how straight forward it is. And unlike most monks it can actually afford to snag a feat. The loss of AC can be made up from Agile Parry or just hanging out at range.
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    D&D 5E (2014) 5E Survivor - Subclasses (Part VIII: Mystic, aka Psion)

    Order of the Avatar 20 Order of the Awakened 18 Order of the Immortal 18 + 1 = 19 Order of the Nomad 19 Order of the Soul Knife 20 - 2 = 18 Order of the Wu Jen 15 I'm remembering why I never got on board with the Mystic or psionics in general. That was a slog to read through.
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    D&D 5E (2014) 5E Survivor - Subclasses (Part VII: Monks)

    Drunken Master 7 - 2 = 5 Kensei 4 Shadow 1 + 1 = 2
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