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    D&D (2024) Should Bounded Accuracy apply to skill checks? Thoughts on an old Alexandrian article

    I was reading an article by Justin Alexander roasting the 5e skill system, and arguing (among other things) that Expertise is bad because it breaks Bounded Accuracy, and Reliable Talent makes it worse. And with this, I disagree. I think that Bounded Accuracy is excellent for combat's standard...
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    D&D (2024) How do I disarm traps? Does Thieves' Tools do anything?

    In the Tools section, the PHB says that you can disarm a trap using Thieves' Tools with a DC 15 Dexterity check. Contradicting (?) itself, the PHB also says that a Thief Rogue can, as a bonus action, disarm a trap with a Dexterity (Sleight of Hand) check using Thieves' Tools. * Contradicting...
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    D&D (2024) Ways to attack with advantage by level (with all the fine print)

    I'm listing first general rules that apply, and then specific methods arranged by party level (it's a group game!). Note that the number next to classes is class lvl where the relevant ability is gained, the number next to feats is class level required to take it, and the number next to spells...
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