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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ichneumon" data-source="post: 6311184" data-attributes="member: 98772">As the game unfolds, I expect to see suggested alternatives for the more problematic wild surge entries, and variant surge lists (e.g. a list comprised entirely of amusing but harmless effects). It wouldn't surprise me to see a wild surge app, where you shake your phone and a result pops up. The list we've seen is set in stone - though hopefully the typos will be ironed out pre-printing. But unless your game is set in stone, tweaking the list is always an option. Or you could pick a subset of results and map them to a smaller die range. (Who remembers d8+d12?).To hazard a guess as to what will invoke them, I'd say they're tied into the sorcerer's points mechanic. This Legends and Lore article <a href="http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/4ll/20140224" target="_blank">http://www.wizards.com/DnD/Article.aspx?x=dnd/4ll/20140224</a> mentions that points can be used to modify spells, cast additional spells or perform sorcerous abilities. Perhaps the chaos sorcerer('wild mage') can spend multiple points at once, but runs the risk of wild surging from doing so. A mechanic like this would fit the concept of the chaos sorcerer as a gambler, ready to risk it all for one glorious moment.I've seen comments about how the picture of a warlock looks like a witch. Yes, I agree, but don't find it unfitting, as there's a real possibility that 'witch' could be the name of a warlock subclass - fey, if so, and yes, the name works for both male and female warlocks. The picture does look a bit cartoony, but there's a hint of menace, which I appreciate.And finally, the amount of content that you, I or anyone else needs for their D&D gaming is entirely subjective. It's misguided to pick one's own preference as the objective norm, and tell others that they're playing a deficient or bloated version. Introducing the Coffee AnalogyBlack Coffee - Basic D&DCoffee with milk and sugar - Standard D&DMochacino with sugar, whipped cream and cinnamon - Advanced D&D.Whether your coffee is complete depends on what you want to drink in the first place. Same with D&D.</blockquote>

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