Black Flag Black Flag Playtest 2: Magic, Luck, Fighter, Wizards!

Kobold Press has released the 2nd playtest package for its Project Black Flag, which showcases magic, the luck system, and the fighter and wizard classes.

Black Flag is the codename for Kobold Press' open source 5E 'replacement' game.

 

[darjr]

I need to schedule a playtest run.

 

[Weiley31]

I can't find a general link either. The download came via email for me.

 

[darjr]

Link is now live.

Playtest Packet #2 is here for Project Black Flag! - Kobold Press

Project Black Flag Playtest Packet #2 is here! Download Playtest Packet #2, Playtest it in your 5E D&D home game!. Then give us playtest feedback by Monday April 3!

koboldpress.com

 

[Marc Radle]

Playtest Packet #2 Is Here For Project Black Flag!​

By Kobold Press / March 17, 2023 / Announcements, Black Flag
Thanks to every one of you who signed up for Project Black Flag playtesting. Your feedback from Playtest Packet #1 was invaluable, and we’re back with a bigger packet this time, with some new ideas we want your input on. Playtest Packet #2 is now available!
Everyone who signed up through our playtest form has already been sent downloads and playtest feedback links via email. It’s already happened! If you signed up, check your inbox and/or spam folder.
Did you miss the signup? It’s OK! Click the big blue button to download it now!

DOWNLOAD PLAYTEST PACKET 2: MAGIC, LUCK, AND CLASSES

Start Playtesting Magic, the Luck System, and Fighter & Wizard classes!​

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Just glanced at it, but there's an interesting tweak to find familiar, which is a ritual-only spell called conjure familiar that more closely resembles the 2014 find familiar than the 1D&D version does.

There's also two fighter subclasses, one of which uses spells, and two wizard subclasses, including a cantrip specialist (which I think is from a previous Kobold Press book) and one a battle mage. The cantrip specialist looks underpowered at first glance, but maybe someone can explain how they can keep up with other wizards.

 

[Weiley31]

a cantrip specialist (which I think is from a previous Kobold Press book)

From the book Tome of Heroes.

 

[James Gasik]

The Cantrip wizard is a bit on the weak side; it gets more cantrip damage and can poach cantrips from other lists, but it's really the Wizard version of the Champion, lol.

 

[darjr]

The luck mechanic seems very DCC and I think I like it. Also I like the sidebars talking about the behind the scenes.

 

[Marc Radle]

Please by all means submit your comments using the Playtest Feedback link in the PDF!!