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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Quickleaf" data-source="post: 6361969" data-attributes="member: 20323">I've been following this thread with interest, and I think a poll might provide insight into perceptions of the 5e fighter. I'm thinking of wording the poll thus:In past editions, the issue of "Linear Fighters, Quadratic Wizards" (LFQW) meant wizards vastly overpowered fighters in terms of their sheer power and utility as they leveled up. Based on your experience with 5th edition (including the latest playtest), is this issue present in 5e?<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No, LFQW is not present in 5e and, for that matter, it never was an issue in any edition of D&D.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No, LFQW is negligible in 5e, though it was an issue in previous editions.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Maybe a bit, but the 5e spellcaster nerfs make it less of an issue than in 3e, 2e, etc. I can live with the rules as written.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Yes, LFQW is still present, but that's by design. Spellcasters *should* be more powerful than warrior types. Fighters, rogues, and the like should be marked as mechanically inferior choices for new players, but left as is because people like them for other reasons.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Yes, LFQW is still an issue, and it's a problem. Either warriors need a boost, or spellcasters need further nerfing thru house rules or supplemental content. I share my thoughts on how to do this in my post.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I haven't had enough 5e exposure to comment, but I have an opinionated post anyway.</li> </ul>How do those poll options look?</blockquote>

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