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<blockquote data-quote="KenNYC" data-source="post: 7749834" data-attributes="member: 6791261"><p>Maybe we are talking about two different games. The game I was in was 5e, where I believe Monks are allowed to use swords. The question is not whether he could use it, but whether or not a +2 profiency bonus would come with it. I am not entirely sure what rule you are referring to here. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://roll20.net/compendium/dnd5e/Monk#content" target="_blank">https://roll20.net/compendium/dnd5e/Monk#content</a></p><p></p><p>"Starting Proficiencies</p><p>You are proficient with the following items, in addition to any proficiencies provided by your race or background.</p><p></p><p>Armor: none</p><p>Weapons: simple Weapons, shortswords"</p><p></p><p>He can use a sword, legally allowed to it seems. He just doesn;t get a bonus on all swords. I don't think I have ignored any rule. If the character legally cannot do something, then they cannot do something. But even as a 1e Magic User if I saw a Holy Avenger, damn straight I am taking it and figuring out how to get it to my Paladin buddy. I never said anyone should break a rule or campaigned for it. </p><p></p><p>I would have no problem ignoring the rules in 5e, and if I were to ever DM one, damage dealing cantrips would be the first thing to go.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KenNYC, post: 7749834, member: 6791261"] Maybe we are talking about two different games. The game I was in was 5e, where I believe Monks are allowed to use swords. The question is not whether he could use it, but whether or not a +2 profiency bonus would come with it. I am not entirely sure what rule you are referring to here. [url]https://roll20.net/compendium/dnd5e/Monk#content[/url] "Starting Proficiencies You are proficient with the following items, in addition to any proficiencies provided by your race or background. Armor: none Weapons: simple Weapons, shortswords" He can use a sword, legally allowed to it seems. He just doesn;t get a bonus on all swords. I don't think I have ignored any rule. If the character legally cannot do something, then they cannot do something. But even as a 1e Magic User if I saw a Holy Avenger, damn straight I am taking it and figuring out how to get it to my Paladin buddy. I never said anyone should break a rule or campaigned for it. I would have no problem ignoring the rules in 5e, and if I were to ever DM one, damage dealing cantrips would be the first thing to go. [/QUOTE]
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