D&D 5E Is 5e the Least-Challenging Edition of D&D?

[Oofta]

I mean, there has to be a joke about the random harlot table at some point. But I'm not going to make it.

Yeah, you'd have to find it first.

 

[lowkey13]

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[Ilbranteloth]

Simple houserule answer: stabilizing is DC 10 in calm surroundings but make it much harder (DC 15? 20? 25?) in combat situations.

Or just apply disadvantage to the check.

 

[tetrasodium]

What's the difference between a harlot and a gnome?

Spoiler

One of them is good at what they do, receives compensation for their work, and deserves respect.

The other is an effin' gnome.

The gnomes of MIH would take issue with such a statement, Gangsta Gnome Clans* are so much better than the absurd mad steampunk tinkers who don't apply any of their tech to the world at large as found in places likr FR & Greyhawk.

*Factor in things like wide magic along with The Trust & it's easy to see how much closer to these than FR's that eberron's gnomes are

 

[Retreater]

I wonder what would happen if Death Saving Throw failures didn't "go away" after a character regains consciousness (similar to 4e)? Maybe you reset failures only after a short rest? Falling into negative HP several times in a battle would have consequences.
IME, characters often do not even have to roll a single Death Save. They are usually healed immediately with a Healing Word spell.

 

[lowkey13]

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[tetrasodium]

How many gangsta gnomes does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

Spoiler

Two. But it’s cramped.

I asked "zero tall, you best get to twisting before I dust yo ass with a spell..."

 

[Lanefan]

I wonder what would happen if Death Saving Throw failures didn't "go away" after a character regains consciousness (similar to 4e)? Maybe you reset failures only after a short rest? Falling into negative HP several times in a battle would have consequences.

Or, each time you go down counts as a failed death save even if one was never made, but only for purposes of when you next go down.

So, even if you're healed up immediately each time you drop, go down a third (or fourth?) time and you ain't gettin' up.

Count resets to zero each long rest.

 

[tetrasodium]

Or, each time you go down counts as a failed death save even if one was never made, but only for purposes of when you next go down.

So, even if you're healed up immediately each time you drop, go down a third (or fourth?) time and you ain't gettin' up.

Count resets to zero each long rest.

IME not much, it's rare to see death saves made unless it's a multiattack where the first drops someone & the second is two fails

 

[Chaosmancer]

IME not much, it's rare to see death saves made unless it's a multiattack where the first drops someone & the second is two fails

Not my expeirence at all. Plenty of death saves get made, because people can't get to each other.