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The previous thread was interesting, but derailed into a huge debate on stealth rules. So, please keep stealth debates out of this thread. They are endless. Other than that, list problem rules you like to see errata for. If you have an elegant solution for a rule, share that as well.

So, I'm curious. What is everyone's favorite new rule out of rules changes from previous editions? While we are at it, what is your favorite rule from a previous edition you wished hadn't changed.

Ok, we're all scouring over the 5e PHB and hopefully we are all loving it :) It has a huge legacy to stand up too. Now that we've had sometime with it, I'm sure many of us have some first impressions. I love to know those are. So, what are you favorite things and least favorite things about 5e PHB?

Now that D&D 5e PHB is released, what is your opinion of it compared to previous version of the game? What met or beat expectations and what fell short?

So what is your preferred level of magic in your campaign? Eleboeate what you prefer below.

So, what are the top 5 from movies, music, books and video games that define D&D's spirit to you? to you?

Conditions have changed alot from 3-5th. Are you happy with how 5e is handling them? What would you change? What conditions would you add or take away? What ones would you change and why?

We are all familiar with the various forms bonuses and progression have taken in the various editions of D&D. Personal preference and mileage varies, but the impression I'm given is most of us want characters to show growth, for low level threats to remain relevant as characters progression and...

So, I'm curious about what players think about the domain spells lists in D&D 3.5. Which spells don't fit? What spells should take their place? What domains feel like they are missing? What domains should be removed or altered? How would you improve the domains and how clerics class powers are...

What are the most problematic spells in 3.5 and why are they problematic for you?

The recent threads about 4e and 5e merits and flaws got me thinking about the 4e healing system, and attempts that designers have made since 3.X to try and improve the feel of healing and take burden off the cleric. There is a variety of alternative systems out there, but of them all 4e and its...

Ok, so I have a home brew system I am working on, but I keep hitting a wall in an area of game balance and could use some ideas on how to tackle this problem. Here is the issue: I want to have talent based character classes with 4e style powers. So as your leveling you get to customize your...

With each edition of D&D, designers have to consider which features of the game are "sacred cows" worthy of keeping. Sacred cows are elements of D&D that have to remain in the game for the game to feel like or be D&D. I was curious which of these features do you feel a previous or new edition...

With each edition of D&D, designers have to consider which features of the game are "sacred cows" worthy of keeping. Sacred cows are elements of D&D that have to remain in the game for the game to feel like or be D&D. I was curious which of these features do you feel a previous or new edition...

What to you is the best way to handle D&D class powers? Do you prefer the 4e style of attack and utility powers? Do you like 3.x form of static class abilities? Do you like the Unearthed Arcana generic classes? What about simple class features of 2nd or 1st edition D&D? Share what you like and...

What is it you like and dislike about 4.0's powers and what changes would you make to improve them?

What would 4e's powers look like if the designers went more the direction of Star Wars Saga talent trees? How could the designers incorporate the 4e attack and utility options with the opened but grouped tree style choices and class defining themes?

So, pretend your a game designer on a variant D&D design team and you are given the following assignment: We are building the basic class and powers part of the engine. Here are the guidelines: 1. Class features and powers should have 4e ease of use. 2. Exploits, prayers and spells should...

So, pretend your a game designer on a 5th edition design team and you are given the following assignment: "ok, we are building the basic class and powers part of the engine. Here are the guidelines:" 1. Class features and powers should have 4e ease of use. 2. Exploits, prayers and spells...

Ok, so lets say 4-6 years have gone by. 4th edition and 3rd edition held on to their perspective customer bases. Pathfinder has built up its own following of 3.5 fans wanting new "official" style materials. 4e has brought in new blood but alienate some old blood. 3.5 was supported in weird...