D&D 5E Dark Souls 5e Copy in Hand… Q&A

[not-so-newguy]

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Edit: heh, I see what you did there now. I'm still waking up
What was I thinking!?

 

[Jaeger]

Ahhh...

So a 5e based game, but not really 5e compatible.

 

[Weiley31]

Ahhh...

So a 5e based game, but not really 5e compatible.

I think it's been stated it's more stand aloneish technically.

 

[Ralif Redhammer]

Unfortunately from the sound of things, it's not entirely compatible with itself.

Ahhh...

So a 5e based game, but not really 5e compatible.

All snark aside, it sounds like hopefully this is all simple stuff that can be fixed with errata.

 

[Weiley31]

Unfortunately from the sound of things, it's not entirely compatible with itself.



All snark aside, it sounds like hopefully this is all simple stuff that can be fixed with errata.

I don't mind the errata. I'm just wondering what will be done about the Collector's Edition. Because I sure as heck know a PDF ain't worth $99.95.

 

[Tales and Chronicles]

Unfortunately from the sound of things, it's not entirely compatible with itself.



All snark aside, it sounds like hopefully this is all simple stuff that can be fixed with errata.

From the list I saw, it is no simple 2-3 pages errata, its more in the line of a re-edition with a large rewrite of the system. Sadly, I was really waiting to get my hands on this.

 

[Uni-the-Unicorn!]

Interestingly, what this isn’t is D&D hardcore mode.

• Position is nice but fundamentally no worse than hp, and in some cases will lead to more hp equivalents and healing than 5e.
• Bloodied is a nice mechanic and boosts monsters but it also boosts PCs so not harder.
• Classes aren’t weaker - they just lack the variance of subclass (with the exception of casters who are nerfed to hell - as befits a dark souls game) So not really harder, just different
• Initiative rolls are interesting but it’s really still an initiative roll off, it just means the monsters is fixed. Plus PCs can act in whatever order they like so actually easier.
• Limited equipment - weapons actually do more. Quite a bit more as standard. So not harder.

What actually makes the game harder is tougher monsters such as those in the back… which we can do in 5e as we stand now.

So all in all, my quest for a 5e hardcore mode continues…

What are you looking for in 5e hard mode. We’ve run a few games in what I consider hard mode, but everyone has a different idea on what that means.

 

[dave2008]

I learned a new word today

Me too!

 

[dave2008]

Interestingly, what this isn’t is D&D hardcore mode.

• Position is nice but fundamentally no worse than hp, and in some cases will lead to more hp equivalents and healing than 5e.
• Bloodied is a nice mechanic and boosts monsters but it also boosts PCs so not harder.
• Classes aren’t weaker - they just lack the variance of subclass (with the exception of casters who are nerfed to hell - as befits a dark souls game) So not really harder, just different
• Initiative rolls are interesting but it’s really still an initiative roll off, it just means the monsters is fixed. Plus PCs can act in whatever order they like so actually easier.
• Limited equipment - weapons actually do more. Quite a bit more as standard. So not harder.

What actually makes the game harder is tougher monsters such as those in the back… which we can do in 5e as we stand now.

So all in all, my quest for a 5e hardcore mode continues…

I will second Uni's question: What are you looking for in a 5e hardcore game.

 

[Jaeger]

I think it's been stated it's more stand aloneish technically.

And yet... They have the '5e Compatible' logo right on the front cover.

It does kinda' beg the question; how far can a 5e adaptation drift and still be considered 5e compatible?

From the list I saw, it is no simple 2-3 pages errata, its more in the line of a re-edition with a large rewrite of the system. Sadly, I was really waiting to get my hands on this.

Ouch.

And confirming people's reason's for never backing first print run collector's editions...