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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Quickleaf" data-source="post: 7178277" data-attributes="member: 20323">Sure, that could be a starting point.Whenever coming to a conversation (or your gaming group) and wanting to change something as integral as a class, the "burden of proof" falls on those of us wanting to change something. One of the things I try to be clear and incisive about are my goals – why I want to change something.My first step is: Why Include Warrior's Action? (or whatever the proposed change I'm thinking about it)Maybe we think that Action Surge isn't consistent or flavorful enough and just want a small adjustment – something easy to add on and be done.In that case, your suggestion is a solid starting point for a couple reasons:1. Most classes get 2 features at 2nd level (e.g. Bard = jack of all trades & song of rest; Cleric = channel divinity & domain feature; Monk = ki & unarmored moement; Paladin = fighting style, divine smite & spellcasting; Wizard = 2 features from arcane tradition). The Fighter and Rogue are exceptions, getting just one feature, Action Surge and Cunning Action respectively. So choosing 2nd level to offer the feature makes a lot of sense.2. It's consistent and reliable, no limited # of uses. That fits the warrior archetype and the expectations gamers have from 40 years of D&D. It also doesn't negate the choice of Battle Master for players wanting more complexity. Win-win.3. It establishes a "common language" between the two classic non-caster classes, making it easier for players to pick up the game. There is already a common language for warrior types getting Fighting Style and/or Extra Attack. So having a common language between Cunning Action and "Warrior's Action" would work toward the same end.As far as implementation...I think a fighter is more likely to have uses for bonus action than a rogue (e.g. dual wielding, extra feats granting bonus action attacks, second wind)....adn because a fighter is ostensibly "best at fighting", I would recommend there be no bonus action requirement. Make it a thing the fighter can do for free once per round...or even once per turn.<s>Disenage</s><s>Dash</s>I would try not to duplicate any of the rogue's Cunning Action options to preserve a greater sense of identity for each class.<s>Help</s>This is a feature of the Mastermind roguish archetype from Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide, and I'd advise against repeating it since it features as an entire 3rd level sub-class ability IIRC.Instead, I'd start from a list something like this:Equip a ShieldChange Damage Type (optional – some groups may not like it)Change GripDisarm (DMG)Mark (DMG)Swap WeaponsShove Aside (DMG)Shove</blockquote>

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