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Message: <blockquote data-quote="StAlda" data-source="post: 5789941" data-attributes="member: 16745">Here is my take on what I'd like to see in 5e.  This is mostly from a Martial power source point of view.  I think every power source should have its own feel (like how Psionics has a separate feel).  Please bear in mind, most examples below are square pegs driven into round holes, it is the concept/spirit I’m trying to convey.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Basic Attack should scale (I’m not sure of the interval to increase the scale, but I gave it a shot below)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">at-wills, encounters & dailies have unique effects added on the Basic Attack</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">use cards to hold power stats, weapon stats, etc.  I don't want D&D to become a card game either, I just mean cards to hold all relevant  info Including optional data for that sliding scale of how detailed do you want the game, see Attack Bonus/Penalty in sample card below.  And, any condition effects (dazed, stunned, etc.) that the power may cause.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">weapons/implements should determine attack attribute (not powers, with exceptions)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">quick cast rituals (similar to the scroll options in the latest dragon mag) </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">get rid of roles, marking, challenges</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">powers should be grouped by power source (not classes)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Classes have access to power sources (Fighter: Martial, Ranger: Martial, Primal)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">no generic “always on” attack or damage enhancing feats</li> </ul>Example of weapon card data---------------------------------------------LongswordMartialType:  Melee      (other types: Thrown, Projectile, Shield)Attribute:  StrengthAttack:  Strength vs. AC  (a Mace could be Strength vs. Reflex due to its impact nature)Die: d8Size:  MediumProf:  +2Min Attribute:  8OptionalAttack Bonus/PenaltyChainmail: -4 dam---------------------------------------------Basic Melee AttackFighter Attack 1At-Will ? Martial, WeaponStandard Action Melee weaponTarget: One creatureHit: Level  1: 1[W] + weapon Attribute modifier damageLevel  5: 2[W] + weapon Attribute modifier damageLevel 10: 3[W] + weapon Attribute modifier damageLevel 15: 4[W] + weapon Attribute modifier damageLevel 20: 5[W] + weapon Attribute modifier damageLevel 25: 6[W] + weapon Attribute modifier damageLevel 30: 7[W] + weapon Attribute modifier damageReaping Strike Fighter Attack 1At-Will ? MartialRequirement: Melee WeaponMiss: Half weapon attribute modifier damage. If you’re wielding...Steel Serpent Strike Fighter Attack 1Encounter ? MartialRequirement: Melee WeaponHit: +1[W] and target is slowed...Brute Strike Fighter Attack 1Daily ? MartialRequirement: Melee WeaponHit: +2[W](the beauty of this is that at 17th level this power is still relevant, giving you a 6[W] strike instead of 4)Crack the Shell Fighter Attack 5Daily ? MartialRequirement: Melee WeaponHit: the target takes ongoing 5 damage and a –2 penalty to AC (save ends both).Vorpal Tornado Fighter Attack 17Encounter ? MartialRequirement: Melee WeaponClose burst 1Target: Each enemy in burst you can seeHit: -2[W] You push the target 1 square, and it is knocked prone.Exacting Strike Fighter Attack 17Encounter ? MartialRequirement: Melee WeaponAttack: +6Cruel Reaper Fighter Attack 27Encounter ? MartialRequirement: Melee WeaponClose burst 1Primary Target: Each enemy in burst you can seeHit: -3[W]Effect: You can shift 2 squares, and then make a secondary attack.Secondary Target: Each enemy in close burst 1Hit: -3[W] + Strength modifier damage.Powers like Reaving Strike, Anvil of Doom, Talon of the Roc would be obsolete (the only thing they have over a 1st level power is the damage)Cage of Chains and Chains of Sorrow would be Flail weapon powers accessible when you have proficiency.  So it no longer needs to be 23rd level, a 1st level can use it with 1st level damage.And I just reached my typing limit.....be kind.</blockquote>

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