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Message: <blockquote data-quote="James Gasik" data-source="post: 9707784" data-attributes="member: 6877472">I realized I posted in this thread, but didn't address what it was about!  Mea culpa!So I like having more options for non-magicians.  I like having something to do that isn't "I attack".  I like there being reasons to choose weapon A or weapon B.  So I'm for weapon masteries...but I will agree that it could have been done better.For example, in Tales of the Valiant, each weapon has Weapon Options associated with them.  Anyone can attempt them as an action if they have the right weapon in hand.  Some classes can perform a Weapon Option as a bonus action.  The ToV version of the battle master (weapon master) can even opt to deal damage with a weapon option that trades out damage for an effect.  I kind of like this system, and it doesn't require you to decide to use specific weapons- pick up a Sling and you can attempt a Ricochet Shot.EDIT: I took a second look at Weapon Master, apparently you do have to choose three weapons that you have "mastered" to allow you to deal damage with weapon options.  Bleah.  No option to change them out either.  Though at level 7 you do get 19-20 crit and a special crit bonus* with those weapons, so that's something, I guess.*a reaction attack against either each creature within 5' of you, or PB ranged attacks on creatures within 15' of the target you crit.</blockquote>