D&D General Fixing the Offense Tunnel Vision problem

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You can use a rapier with strength.

Sure. But than it's just longsword without versatile property.

In 2024 they are not.

I'm aware.

Grapple is not a joke.

Compared to 3.5 version, it is. I mean, grappled creature can use 2h weapon or cast spells no problem. Hell, grappled condition doesn't even provoke concentration check.

Why are we speaking about 2014 anyway?

Cause this is labeled as D&D general, not 2024?

Play as you like. Overkill is not bad. Damage dealong is not bad.
But a surprising amount of creatures are immune to charm and sleep btw.

Yep. And surprising amount of creatures are also high dex or high str so they can negate attempts to push, shove and grapple.