D&D (2024) How is Flex still a thing?

[Valetudo]

Or you know let those bandits taste my meteor swarm.

 

[Minigiant]

It's for noobs, drunks, and players too tired to think.

Crawford stated it in the last video.

 

[Horwath]

It's for noobs, drunks, and players too tired to think.

Crawford stated it in the last video.

And I'm all for it. Everyone should be able to pick a "passive" over "active" skill/feature in many spots during leveling.

but it should be good at least.
make it d12 and it's good.

 

[Incenjucar]

And I'm all for it. Everyone should be able to pick a "passive" over "active" skill/feature in many spots during leveling.

but it should be good at least.
make it d12 and it's good.

They could even make it + 1d4 so it's extra uniform and always adds something, and then you have a second die to work with.

 

[Stalker0]

Literally the only time I got to playtest the last packet, the fighter picked flex because they wanted a simple option.

There's dozens of them! And I am happy there is a choice for them.

The problem has never been the simplicity of flex, the problem is it just sucks. Make it +2 damage straight up, or +1d8 on a crit, or something. You can keep it simple, just make it good.

 

[UngeheuerLich]

I would really like flex to really make you more versatile in using a versatile weapon.

Something that allows you to use both single and two handed property well.

 

[Sulicius]

The problem has never been the simplicity of flex, the problem is it just sucks. Make it +2 damage straight up, or +1d8 on a crit, or something. You can keep it simple, just make it good.

technically it isn’t +1 to damage. It’s fine this way because it makes sense. You always get to use it when you hit. No saves, no conditions, no negation by monster immunities.

Just let it be a less spicy option.

It does not have to be good.

 

[doctorbadwolf]

It’s there for the folks who’s eyes glaze over when they look at all the masteries and their effects and ask the DM “uhh… Is there one that just lets me do more damage?”

Not just them, but also players that aren’t looking to add one more thing to track on already complex characters.

 

[Vaalingrade]

It's for noobs, drunks, and players too tired to think.

Crawford stated it in the last video.

We shouldn't punish them for any of those things. Contrary to... everything they do in its name... simple and easy doesn't have to suck.

 

[MonsterEnvy]

I think it's honestly fine. It's not a big buff, but I won't complain about having it.