Other D&D Variant Nimble 5e

[Zaukrie]

Just read most of my hard cover books in one sitting ...

I really like the world building and adventure stuff in the GM book. Surprisingly good.....

 

[Zaukrie]

Played for the third time tonight, but the first time for two players. People really seem to like the system a lot. We did a one shot, level five, so I let them use catch your breath during combat as an action, since they had no magic or potions. Seemed to work well.

 

[Nebulous]

I think we play again tonight. I want to run it myself as DM, but I want to be more familiar with the game first.

 

[Shades of Eternity]

I received my new books and had a chance to look at them; honestly, after a 1st read, I seriously love them.

It is very streamlined, and they fixed the ranger by splitting it into two classes: hunter and shepherd, both of which work significantly better than the grab bag of the 5e ranger.

plus, they did what I have suggested for years: equipment slots, not weight encumbrance, so it is easy to keep track.

Plus, they've addressed the size issues that make tiny/large pieces a problem.

Reducing to 4 attributes and only using pluses makes tactical sense, as it cuts down on the "not really sure which save it is supposed to be" issue that 5e introduced.

If I ever do a 3rd version of Hodgepocalypse, this will be the basis. Still, I will probably have to add things to fit my vision (because I want my three distinct things: monster PCs with related abilities, modern weapons, and vehicle rules).

 

[Zaukrie]

We really don't get how the hunter is supposed to work. Like, it looks stronger when it doesn't have hunt of the thrill points?

 

[Argovan]

We really don't get how the hunter is supposed to work. Like, it looks stronger when it doesn't have hunt of the thrill points?

Why would you think that? I only read the rules, so I don’t know how balanced the game turns out to be. But the Hunter with his abilities looks rather intriguing.