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<blockquote data-quote="Aldarc" data-source="post: 5772384" data-attributes="member: 5142">Clerics regardless of deity should share the same basic playstyle. This is not to say that clerics cannot be distinguished between deities or personalized to a particular playstyle, but that the cleric as a whole needs a clear vision for what it does well as a class. The 5E cleric should be less about healing and more damage prevention. Their spells should be less reactive and more proactive. They should be given control and support options that allows the cleric to positively contribute to the flow of the fight and the well-being of allies in a way that amounts to more than simply restoring hit points. Clerics should be also optional for parties, but not required. Clerics are too frequently used as a crutch mechanic for the rest of the party. The absence of a cleric or dedicated healer should not cripple parties any more than the absence of a fighter, wizard, or rogue.Most importantly, the 5E Cleric should be fun to play!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Aldarc, post: 5772384, member: 5142"] Clerics regardless of deity should share the same basic playstyle. This is not to say that clerics cannot be distinguished between deities or personalized to a particular playstyle, but that the cleric as a whole needs a clear vision for what it does well as a class. The 5E cleric should be less about healing and more damage prevention. Their spells should be less reactive and more [I]proactive[/I]. They should be given control and support options that allows the cleric to positively contribute to the flow of the fight and the well-being of allies in a way that amounts to more than simply restoring hit points. Clerics should be also [I]optional[/I] for parties, but not required. Clerics are too frequently used as a [I]crutch mechanic[/I] for the rest of the party. The absence of a cleric or dedicated healer should not cripple parties any more than the absence of a fighter, wizard, or rogue. Most importantly, the 5E Cleric should be fun to play! [/QUOTE]

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