D&D 5E Rules are go!

[Nebulous]

I like it. 5th level is when Fighters get their second attack, and casters get 3rd level spells. Half damage is the kind of thing the rogue needs to keep up.

Maybe. Still seems awful powerful though.

 

[occam]

Human alternate option to "all +1s" is +1 to two stats, a skill, and a feat.

Perfect.

Each background has a random personality trait, ideal, bond, and flaw table.

Awesome!

Happy Day: There's a large table of different types of tools separate from the regular equipment list.

Very cool.

Looking good so far!

 

[CM]

Wait...is there no limit on this thief ability?



Uncanny Dodge lets you halve damage from an attacker with a reaction.

I have noticed all through the playtest that most reactions are pretty powerful.

 

[occam]

Wait...is there no limit on this thief ability?

Uncanny Dodge lets you halve damage from an attacker with a reaction.

It's limited by the fact that you only get one reaction per round.

 

[CM]

There are no strength, intelligence or charisma saving throws in Basic. I hope they made an effort for the PHB, otherwise we may as well go back to Fortitude, Reflex and Will.

Yeah, that is a bit depressing.

 

[Chaltab]

There are no strength, intelligence or charisma saving throws in Basic. I hope they made an effort for the PHB, otherwise we may as well go back to Fortitude, Reflex and Will.

Is there any reason NOT to? Six saving throws is an awful mechanic to start with.

 

[CM]

Don't worry, we'll find something else to ragequit over!



Thaumaturge.

Here's one for you: The grid combat sidebar has 4e-style 1-square diagonals as the default for movement. Of course it does mention a more realistic option in the DMG...

 

[Grazzt]

Don't worry, we'll find something else to ragequit over!



Thaumaturge.

I'm gonna ragequit over the ice storm spell making me roll two, count them TWO, different die types. What were they thinking???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[TwoSix]

Here's one for you: The grid combat sidebar has 4e-style 1-square diagonals as the default for movement. Of course it does mention a more realistic option in the DMG...

Money sidebar in the combat chapter:

Dungeon Masters describe hit point loss in different ways.
When your current hit point total is half or more of your hit
point maximum, you typically show no signs of injury. When
you drop below half your hit point maximum, you show signs
of wear, such as cuts and bruises. An attack that reduces you
to 0 hit points strikes you directly, leaving a bleeding injury or
other trauma, or it simply knocks you unconscious.

 

[Chris_Nightwing]

Is there any reason NOT to? Six saving throws is an awful mechanic to start with.

It was a nice idea to 'simplify' the system - saving throws would just be a variety of skill or ability check. Generally though, more saving throw types mean more power to spellcasters to pick your worst. If they do reduce it again, then I would suggest Fort = Str+Con, Ref=Dex+Int and Will=Wis+Cha, and restore saving throws to 10+modifiers.