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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sacrosanct" data-source="post: 6954709" data-attributes="member: 15700">I suppose if me saying that you (or anyone) shouldn't expect to have all the work done for you as the DM counts as me advocating that your needs shouldn't be met, then that's technically true.  The game gives you everything you need already (at least in the examples you've provided in this thread), but it's expected that the DM at least put in some effort in preparing.  You just don't want to use them or put in even a minor level of effort while DMing.  That's a you problem, not the designer problem.  Stop blaming them.  And stop attacking anyone who disagrees with you as an irrational WoTC apologist.  Own up to your own choices.  Additionally, it should be noted that no game will meet all of the needs of every single gamer.  That's impossible.  Demanding it be so it selfish, to be honest, especially when paired with insulting the designers for not doing the impossible.  5e doesn't meet all of my needs, but guess what?  I'm the DM, which means I have the power do change/modify things at my table to get those needs met.  It requires a time commitment and a bit of effort.  You don't know how this whole public forum thing works, do you?</blockquote>