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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Istbor" data-source="post: 7704816" data-attributes="member: 6801670">There are several answers to this question.One could be that it introduces a type of game play someone does not want in their D&D game.  The typical thing I see here is that it makes people feel as though a Video game concept and mechanic is invading their D&D.  Another is that because it is an abstract concept or a simplification for what the character is actually doing, that it breaks the suspension of disbelief.  Also hindering those who like to simulate real life more than others. Yet another group of people feel that it is a near magical feature that simply doesn't belong in the figher's toolkit Whether it again breaks some sort of 4th wall or they don't believe 'mundane' characters should have such abilities. And I guess one more could be that it reminds them of an edition that they disliked.  And it maybe goes beyond rationality, like a phobia. Maybe it isn't even people not 'getting' the concept, but just don't want it.  They don't want it so much that they will stomp on anyone else's chance at it.  Feeling threatened that the concept of a Knight is now forever tainted or stolen away. I can understand some of that stuff.  I just don't feel the same way.  Let everyone get something they enjoy. People upset simply because they don't like it and don't want it for anyone, I hope they eat crow.</blockquote>