I started using the Bastion because the events section inspired me, reminding me of Birthright, but once our group started actually trying to use the Bastion rules they just... didn't feel relevant. For context, I've used A5E's stronghold rules and MCDM's Strongholds & Followers previously. A5E's stronghold rules are more about giving the characters features (A5E, so many features!) and the S&F strongholds enhance the characters by class and by the type of stronghold.
I guess the bastion defender stuff, the little crafting bonuses, research... all this stuff felt inconsequential compared to regular Xanathars/A5E downtime rules used. Like, it isn't really doing anything new for the PCs that the PCs can't already do themselves.
I guess the bastion defender stuff, the little crafting bonuses, research... all this stuff felt inconsequential compared to regular Xanathars/A5E downtime rules used. Like, it isn't really doing anything new for the PCs that the PCs can't already do themselves.
