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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Upper_Krust" data-source="post: 8730121" data-attributes="member: 326">I've read the entire thread, I doubt I'll say too much that others have not already mentioned at some point, but here are my thoughts...1. High Level play doesn't have enough thought behind it (and hasn't for several editions). For those that remember AD&D, high level play branched into the players running their own stronghold or warband or temple, etc. Yes you could continue without this aspect, but it made high-level play feel DISTINCT from the low-mid level game.2. Overall Monster Design is mechanically lacking, especially (but not limited to) things like the dragons and giants. Few of the monsters seem to have unique or interesting mechanics.3. The Monster Stat-blocks regurgitate a lot of the same material and pad stuff out filling space (the Magic Resistance trait text instead of just having Magic listed as a Resistance, the same text explaining Legendary Actions, etc.). You could probably reduce most stat-blocks by 30% by just eliminating the padding.4. The Published Adventures are weak (and have been for a few editions). If I had to point the finger at one specific thing its that they are too padded out - too many encounters.5. Challenge Rating is a bit of a mess. I think the main culprit for this is that using secondary modifiers as a contributing factor completely nerfs monster damage - which is why most of the high level monsters are underwhelming for their respective CR's.6. ...personal preference here but I strongly dislike the art in 5E. All too often it has some muted, pastel, washed-out, half-tone drabness that I don't remember in previous editions. I would love to see some black & white line art with strong contrast shadows and/or vibrant colour pieces that don't look like they have been set to 50% transparency and then had a dollop of lilac watercolour sploshed onto the page.7. Lastly, the biggest villain in 5E D&D is the graphic designer thought having page numbers in the core rulebooks be TINY and FADED was a good idea..."From Hell's heart I stab at thee!"</blockquote>

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