D&D 5E (2014) Anyone else finding character advancement pretty dull?

[Satyrn]

And I want a pony!

Play a different game, then. Uh, this one specifically:

 

[Guest 6801328]

You can have one - if you play a Beastmaster Ranger. No need for any new official books, either!

I want a pony that attacks on its own turn without costing me an Action.

 

[5ekyu]

I want a pony that attacks on its own turn without costing me an Action.

I want a pony that did not roll a NAT1 on the first four attack rolls of the new campaign... and then a NAT20 on the "throwaway roll to test the RNG".

#BadNightonRoll20

 

[abirdcall]

My biggest issue is that Levels in DnD can make a MAJOR difference or no real difference at all.

- Either you get something entirely new with awsome powers
- Or "all" you get is just another hit die

I prefer systems with smoother progression.

Changing tiers makes a huge difference. Progression in each tier is pretty smooth as far as a system with levels goes.

 

[smbakeresq]

Being a long time player (40 years) role playing growth of the PC is important to me. Every PC has a background and backstory and motivation different from all others, and plenty of things to do during downtime.

The goals and motivations are a great addition, although ignored by many who see the PC through the video game lens, where it’s all about advancement in concrete, identifiable ways and finding gear to make you better.

What I find unique is many players want to play this way but don’t know how. In my campaign for my sons and their friends I use a little more early medieval historical model, where full plate is extremely rare and essential not purchasable (and unknown in most areas of the world) and Chain Mail is considered the heavy armor of elites. Immediately the PCs became consumed with finding the knowledge of armors and people who can make it.

To go along with this I also increased the damage and greatly increased the rarity of crossbows, this became an obsession also.

 

[Salthorae]

I want a pony that attacks on its own turn without costing me an Action.

Just hie thee to level 5 Beastmaster, then it only costs you half an action! You still get to make your normal attack and command using the extra attack.

Then if you’re a dual wielding Ranger you still get two attacks plus your mount/companion’s attacks.

Yay!

 

[BookBarbarian]

I want a pony that attacks on its own turn without costing me an Action.

Find Steed?

 

[Satyrn]

I want a pony that attacks on its own turn without costing me an Action.

Cast polymorph on the fighter.

 

[Oofta]

Cast polymorph on the fighter.

I think if I did that in my campaign I'd have hoof marks on my face before too long.

 

[Satyrn]

I think if I did that in my campaign I'd have hoof marks on my face before too long.

Then get the guy with a crush on Twilight Sparkle to join your game. He's bound to play a druid.