D&D 5E Something I would not like to see in 5e: The Tempest

[Andor]

I prefer a larger number of focused classes to a smaller number of general classes.

I thought a lot of PrCs in 3rd ed were very badly written, with descriptions and mechanics that often matched badly, sometimes not at all.

On the other hand core spellcasters could break the laws of physics casually, and the proliferation of non-caster PrCs was in part a (IMO futile) attempt to chase the caster power curve. Denying unrealistic non-magical weapons and techniques while allowing all sorts of magic is IMO a particularly insidious sort of double think.

I disagree but I've already elaborated on why several times. In summation if it's not magic, it shouldn't BE magic. The solution to muggles not keeping up with wizards is to either get rid of muggles, or to reign in the wizards. Making everyone magic while pretending they are not is what 4e did, and it was not a universal success.

Personally I'd rather see wizards given a few at-will style combat spells of minor power, a few (per day) big vancian boom spells and have everything else(Buffs, polymorphs, divination, curses, summoning, etc.) moved over into the ritual spells space. They might be usable in a field battle with a squad protecting the wizard/priest but not in the close quarters small scale action of the dungeon. As a plus thet then gives the bard his own action space as a magic user who has no damaging combat spells but can supply combat speed buffs.

 

[Klaus]

When roman field medics hat special tools to remove sling bullets from the body of wounded soldiers, you know those things were brutal. Flatout calling them better than longbows is a long shot though. There are lots of factors involved that make one better than the other for certain situations.
And make no mistake, a good longbow man also requires a huge amount of training.

If I had to nerf longbows, it'd be by saying that they can only be used up to X feet indoors. Farther shots require the shot to arc overhead, whereas crossbows and slings shoot in a straight line.

 

[Gryph]

If I had to nerf longbows, it'd be by saying that they can only be used up to X feet indoors. Farther shots require the shot to arc overhead, whereas crossbows and slings shoot in a straight line.

And prohibit point blank shots. Honestly, a longbow is a terrible weapon indoors. It needs about 10 yards before the arrow is even flying straight.

When I shot a 60lb. Longbow I was still heavily depressing my aim to hit 40 yard targets. A 60lb. would be a child's bow for the english yeomanry and wouldn't deserve the D&D damage dice.

On the other hand, if you have a clear line of site, you can fire a good 50 - 60 yards before ceiling height would be an issue, but forget firing over your allies heads and expecting the arrow to come down in less than 100 yards.