D&D 5E (2014) Thoughts on bonus action potions?

[DrJawaPhD]

And for goodness' sake, realism arguments? About drinking a magical elixir to spontaneously restore yourself? Guys, this is about as inherently un-realistic as it gets. We're already talking about a health mechanic (hit points) which is terribly unrealistic at its core, and magic. Realism isn't even in this zip code.

Not to mention that in terms of all the things that are supposedly doable in 6 seconds of combat, the act of chugging a potion falls soooooo far down the list of unrealistic things the game allows. Chugging a pint of beer in under 3 seconds is totally doable for anyone who learns the technique. It's legitimately realistic as a bonus action for anyone who's been in a fraternity