Xorn
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Falling, as described in the PHB, mentions "Jumping Down"
For those trained in Acrobatics, they can reduce the amount of falling damage they take from a fall of at least 10 feet, if they fall or jump down.
My problem with this: while I like this mechanic just fine, and I'm definitely gamist over simulationist, it just doesn't seem to me that you should have to be trained in acrobatics to reduce falling damage when you intentionally jump down. If you fell on accident (or were forced), sure--but jumping on purpose? Seems like that could be untrained.
Thoughts?
I mean ultimately, taking 1d10 and going Prone isn't that big of a deal (after all, you could CLIMB down if you had time), but I guess I just don't like Acrobatics having to be trained if you jump down from something on purpose. On average, you're probably only going to reduce the damage 5-6 points, or basically negate a 10 feet fall.
For those trained in Acrobatics, they can reduce the amount of falling damage they take from a fall of at least 10 feet, if they fall or jump down.
My problem with this: while I like this mechanic just fine, and I'm definitely gamist over simulationist, it just doesn't seem to me that you should have to be trained in acrobatics to reduce falling damage when you intentionally jump down. If you fell on accident (or were forced), sure--but jumping on purpose? Seems like that could be untrained.
Thoughts?
I mean ultimately, taking 1d10 and going Prone isn't that big of a deal (after all, you could CLIMB down if you had time), but I guess I just don't like Acrobatics having to be trained if you jump down from something on purpose. On average, you're probably only going to reduce the damage 5-6 points, or basically negate a 10 feet fall.
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