Tactical zone.....not sure if I like or not?

[Eubani]

I just finished watch the happy hour video on MM idea for the Warlord Fighter subclass. I am not sure what to think of the tactical zone idea that he came up with. Is it good bad, is it restrictive, does it add depth......I don't know how I feel about it??? I would be interested in hearing other peoples thoughts on the mechanic.

 

[Jester David]

Not a fan. The idea that the fighter just blinks and gets a bonus over a particular area. Feels weird.
What does it look like in play? How do you describe it?

 

[Eubani]

It in a way says sorry Mr fighter you are neither smart or inspirational enough to effect an entire skirmish so here is this small area you can effect.

 

[Tony Vargas]

It is a remarkably tiny 'area,' smaller than the area w/in reach of a medium creature, and oddly defined. But, overall the draft does a /lot/ for the limited design space of a fighter subclass.

I've run for HotFw Skalds, whose leader tricks are restricted to an aura 5 (25' radius/55' cube) and they ran aground on that limited an area, frequently. Of course, even Essentials was more dynamic than 5e, so it might not be comparable.

 

[Eubani]

I wonder if he was trying to balance more powerful or longer lasting abilities with a small area of effect?

 

[cbwjm]

Been a while since I've watched that one but from memory I thought it was an interesting idea. I think I'd have to see it in action to see whether it works or if it feels too restrictive though.

 

[Eubani]

Has anyone tried this yet in game?

 

[Li Shenron]

Feels too artificial to me. It'd be more believable if it was a larger area centered on the Fighter. But then, I am not generally a fan of these concepts anyway.

 

[fjw70]

Can someone describe this feature or reference the video where MM discusses this?

 

[Tony Vargas]

Can someone describe this feature or reference the video where MM discusses this?

For those of you who do not know:

Mike Mearls hosts a stream where he designs subclasses, this week he took a stab at the highly demanded (Fighter)Warlord.

https://www.twitch.tv/videos/235935943


2nd part.

3rd part:
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/240927621


And, in summary:

Transcribed his first draft results, which you can see here. .

Discussions:

http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?622602-Mike-Mearls-Happy-Fun-Hour-The-Warlord

http://www.enworld.org/forum/showth...b-class-from-MMHFT-podcast-Further-duscussion