D&D 5E Arcane Rules- What is your favorite "hidden" rule in 5e?

[Mercule]

I have to wonder about horror... did they just decide, "Let's throw charisma a bone?"

I like this one. I'm sure some of it was just throwing Charisma a bone, but I think it makes some sense, too.

Wisdom covers things like willpower. To quote from Werewolf: The Apocalypse, a high willpower/wisdom means "Nerves of steel or brains of jello." Intelligence tells you that the dragon can eat you. Wisdom allows you to ignore the urine running down your leg and at least try to not bolt like food.

Charisma is force of personality and sense of self. You may not be able to stop yourself from running from Cthulhu, but you can avoid being permanently scarred by it. Repeat after me, "I know who I am. I know who I am. I know who I am."

 

[darjr]

Ooohh! I love that interpretation! Thanks. Just in time for tonight's game too!

 

[Mercule]

Elves have spirits, and cannot be resurrected

This was one of my favorite in 1E. It's probably why I ended up as a fan of elves -- it just prompted so many questions about why elves would be different on that level.

I'm a fan of some of these sorts of hidden rules. I don't want major rules (surprise, say) being arcane, but some hidden flavor is awesome. I haven't found anything in 5E, yet, that really qualifies.

 

[lowkey13]

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[Flamestrike]

A tiny lock has more hit points than the average commoner. So does a plate glass 10' window. (DMG 247)

I can belt a lock with a sword and it'll probably be OK.

Cant say the same thing about a person.

 

[delericho]

Look, there's a neat thread going on about cool rules.

The thread title is about hidden rules, so I gave my opinion on that.

 

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[delericho]

At the end of my first substantive post trying to discuss this with you-
"Of course, there are many ways to try and minimize this, and I don't think anyone would argue that they want a confusing and contradictory set of rules; but if you feel like arguing against the existence of "little-known" rules, or dislike the terms, just change it to "cool" rules. Good?"

If you write an extensive post disagreeing with me, you have to expect me to disagree back, that last sentence notwithstanding.

I will duly note your opinion. Fair enough?

Fair enough.