D&D (2024) 2024 Spell Changes

[Stalker0]

Is Feeblemind the only spell in the game that got a formal rename?

Its actually very surprising, WOTC has gone out of its way to keep spell names the same for backwards compatibility (even ones liek the sumon spells that were COMPLETELY changed in mechanics), but this one they were willing to change the name on. Why?....so strange

 

[Nikosandros]

Is Feeblemind the only spell in the game that got a formal rename?

Its actually very surprising, WOTC has gone out of its way to keep spell names the same for backwards compatibility (even ones liek the sumon spells that were COMPLETELY changed in mechanics), but this one they were willing to change the name on. Why?....so strange

I believe that it was an issue of inclusivity.

 

[the Jester]

The Stealth nerf to Shield will be that when you get to mid-high levels where 1st level slots are throw away, monsters will have features to make very high attack rolls.

Is this confirmed, or speculation?

 

[Sir Brennen]

Is this confirmed, or speculation?

I think it’s mostly speculation, but one could compare the green dragon sneak peek to the 2014 version (at work now or I’d do it myself). Still a very limited example, but might offer some clues

 

[Stalker0]

I think it’s mostly speculation, but one could compare the green dragon sneak peek to the 2014 version (at work now or I’d do it myself). Still a very limited example, but might offer some clues

If your going based on that example, attack bonuses are unchanged at high levels, so shield is just as strong as before.

Of course using a single example is a terrible terrible way to examine this topic, so best not to examine it at all until we have the MM

 

[Stalker0]

One thing they didn’t do with certain charm spells is clarify what “friendly” means in a fight with maybe an example.

Is it friendly in that I see the creature fighting my comrades and I shout at them both and say “all please stop!” Or friendly in that I might literally stop one of my Allie’s from hurting my new buddy?

The interpretation created a very wide variance in power

 

[FitzTheRuke]

Friends has gone back to making enemies, but not quite as badly as it used to do. They aren't automatically hostile, but as they know that you've charmed them, I can't imagine that they'll be happy about it.

 

[Minigiant]

Is this confirmed, or speculation?

Speculation based on the comments of the designers.

Monsters will be adjusted to actually match their CR. Therefore some monster would have to get higher stats or get disrupting magic.

 

[fluffybunbunkittens]

Grease says 'non-flammable' now.

I didn't think they'd ever clarify that.

 

[Ashrym]

Grease says 'non-flammable' now.

I didn't think they'd ever clarify that.

Now I'll fight fire with grease. :-D