So, having DM'd D&D (all editions) since 1978 (yeah... I'm OLD 
, i must say that I am pleased with what I've seen of 5E so far. Simplistic basic rules for ease of play coupled with (seemingly) the hint of customization once the core books are released makes me excited for a game release for the first time in years.
I hope that this does not lead to an "I HATE psionics" thread, but...
I believe, from my view of the potential in the basic rules, that a workable psionics system could be crafted that is completely different from magic and yet fit seemlessly within the confines of the core rules. No "spells". No "mind magic". A system that uses skill-based abilities with energies regenerating after a short rest (partially) or a long rest (completely).
What i wonder is if Wizards have mentioned, during the playtest (which, unfortunately, i did not have time to participate) if psionics would become part of the D&D 5E experience. I sincerely hope that a system is in the works. And, given that i ALWAYS play a wizard, i hope that any system has a completely different feel from magic, using a different mechanic (though one that, as mentioned fits within the core mechanics, thus allowing a GM to handle the new class / abilities seemlessly).
Anyone have any insight into 5E psionics?
And take it easy on an old man if i posted this in the wrong forum
, i must say that I am pleased with what I've seen of 5E so far. Simplistic basic rules for ease of play coupled with (seemingly) the hint of customization once the core books are released makes me excited for a game release for the first time in years.I hope that this does not lead to an "I HATE psionics" thread, but...
I believe, from my view of the potential in the basic rules, that a workable psionics system could be crafted that is completely different from magic and yet fit seemlessly within the confines of the core rules. No "spells". No "mind magic". A system that uses skill-based abilities with energies regenerating after a short rest (partially) or a long rest (completely).
What i wonder is if Wizards have mentioned, during the playtest (which, unfortunately, i did not have time to participate) if psionics would become part of the D&D 5E experience. I sincerely hope that a system is in the works. And, given that i ALWAYS play a wizard
, i hope that any system has a completely different feel from magic, using a different mechanic (though one that, as mentioned fits within the core mechanics, thus allowing a GM to handle the new class / abilities seemlessly).Anyone have any insight into 5E psionics?
And take it easy on an old man if i posted this in the wrong forum
