D&D 5E D&D 5e Basic Set: Things that make you go "what?!"

[Obryn]

Looks like the Evoker 6 feature needs to be updated to "attack roll" instead of "saving throw."

 

[Stalker0]

Darkvision only turns darkness into dim light....so dwarves are commonly nearsighted underground as it were.

 

[MoonSong]

Scythe will likely appear later I am sure (PHB or some splat book).

As for multiclassing.....houserule the requirements away. Problem solved.

In this week's L&L is clearly stated that the equipment chapter in the basic rules includes the full content of the equipment chapter in the phb. I was already eager to oversee the absence of one or two beloved weapons of mine I'm sure aren't popular (sap?), but the scythe is about the coolest peasant weapon. Now I know this tends to be the signature weapon of death deities, but I at least expected it to be in the core.

As for multiclassing, of course I plan to delete those lines whenever I DM, but that only solves the problem when I DM not when I play and as I have already stated, I only get to be a player when playing with random strangers in the internet (or conventions/official events), and unlike here where I feel mostly comfortable speaking my mind out, I tend to be more shy and I don't feel comfortable getting (or seeking) special treatment.

 

[Umbran]

Turn undead and Destroy undead being automatic applications of all clerics. Maybe... I would have liked to see more diversity.

This is *Basic* D&D. This is not "all the options" D&D.

 

[Stalker0]

Disintegrate is a dex check now, not a con (fort) check.

 

[Sadrik]

I have a 3 DEX, I wear chainmail, I suffer no AC penalty to my AC from DEX. I think this one will get a lot of heat over the next years. Old one leg just needs some heavy armor and he'll be alright.

 

[Tormyr]

Point buy went to 27 points total, and there is no more option to buy attribute level 16.

 

[Chaltab]

The new Great Weapon Fighter mechanic is needlessly busy. I've never been fond of mechanics that let you reroll damage dice in any edition. STR Mod damage on a miss was a lot easier for the DM and player to implement and it's kind of baffling they put the more complicated mechanic in the basic set.

 

[tsalla]

Point buy went to 27 points total, and there is no more option to buy attribute level 16.

True, but with racial bonuses it is pretty easy to start with a 16 or 17 regardless. Two Ability Score Increases later (8th level, or 6th for the fighter) and you are at a score of 20, the maximum you will ever have for that score without magical enhancement.

 

[evileeyore]

Darkvision only turns darkness into dim light....so dwarves are commonly nearsighted underground as it were.

Gives them a reason to still have lanterns and such.