D&D 5E Jeremy Crawford Discusses the Wild Soul Barbarian and Path of the Astral Self Monk

[Kobold Avenger]

There's many niche options I'd like to see back since we've got most of the generic concepts covered.

I really liked the Daggerspell Mage and the Daggerspell Adept, and those were ideas that were really niche even when they had some fairly niche prestige classes in 3e.

 

[lkj]

I disagree with Jeremy that they have covered all the major Archetypes, not even close.

It's worth noting that while he does say they've covered a lot of the classic tropes. He also makes a point of saying that there is room to explore more bizarre options while they continue to develop the classics.

He's well aware there is more that can be done with 'normal' type subclasses and options. He's just leaning heavily into the point that, at this point, they ought to also be able to start exploring stuff more on the fringe.

AD

 

[Paul Farquhar]

And I think these two illustrate the difference between "on the fringe" (astral monk) and "jumping the shark" (wild soul).

 

[Maestrino]

Depends on what you consider the "major archetypes."

Fighter, Healer, Mage, Thief. Done.

 

[Parmandur]

And I think these two illustrate the difference between "on the fringe" (astral monk) and "jumping the shark" (wild soul).

Well, that's why they are testing them.

 

[vecna00]

Jeremy Crawford sat down with Todd Kendrick to discuss the latest UA. The two ideas were the ideas of Ben Petrisor, and Crawford confirmed the Anime influence. He said they have covered most of the standard D&D tropes at this point in the editions life, and that they felt that it was time to explore some "high magic" concepts that dipped into psychedelia. Frankly, I got the vibe that he may have been coy about what this might be for that they have in the works.

Planescape confirmed?

 

[Parmandur]

Planescape confirmed?

Nah, man, Spelljammer confirmed.

Seriously, though, these are probably for the Rick and Morty box set.

 

[Shardstone]

Wild Soul Barbarian was amazing, and if it gets scrapped because "it isnt based on anything" then I'll be really disappointed. I like it when WotC tries to make new concepts. D&D has made a lot of new concepts. Why should 5E be chained to prior editions and not be able to make its own brand of Fantasy?

 

[Paul Farquhar]

If you consider overpowered and disruptive to play "amazing" then it's amazing.

But fantasy depends on archetypes (general use, not D&D rules use) for it's narrative power. That doesn't mean it has to draw on earlier editions, but it does have to tug on something from the collective unconscious.

 

[Hussar]

la la la la warlord la la la la la la la



Actually, while I know that the warlock mugged the class, I really would love to see the Binder make a comeback just because, outside of warlords, it's my absolute, 100% favoritest class.

Now, I need to see if I can convince my DM to let me use that 3rd party Binder book.