D&D (2024) What variant rules do you want to see?

[Parmandur]

well, the issue that the GM can't pose any magic based obstacle at a magically limited party unless they also provide a corresponding solution.

Then maybe they shouldn't put forward a dungeon without a solution...?

 

[CreamCloud0]

Then maybe they shouldn't put forward a dungeon without a solution...?

maybe there should be more higher teir obstacles that aren't magical/require magic?

 

[Parmandur]

maybe there should be more higher teir obstacles that aren't magical/require magic?

Sure, just raise the DC for the lock. Done. We are talking about low magic stuff...?

 

[Horwath]

Ability scores capped at 18(+4).

 

[gametaku]

Ability scores capped at 18(+4).

Why 18, why not 14 or 12?

Or even better, no ability score and mod. Instead, a d20 test would only use proficiency where it can be None, 1/2, Full, or Expertise.

 

[Horwath]

Why 18, why not 14 or 12?

Classics,
also it gives more room for feats/secondary abilities if people are not forced to go to 20 in their primary ASAP, as it is mathematically best option.

Or even better, no ability score and mod. Instead, a d20 test would only use proficiency where it can be None, 1/2, Full, or Expertise.

agree, had a similar idea:

Using abilities for only ability checks.

Yes, an idea to remove most effects from abilities so the only affect ability checks/skills. Have abilities only have mostly RP value. all combat is based on your level. In all other aspects of the game; attacks, saves, damage and DC's, ability mod would be replaced by your proficiency bonus...

www.enworld.org

 

[Greg K]

Dark Vision Variant: 3e Night Vision and Dark Vision
Proficiency Variant: Skill Points
Combat Variant: Touch AC and Flat-Footed
Combat Variant: Armor as DR
Combat Variant: Wound/Vitality
Combat Variant: Glancing Blow
Leveling variant: Slower Progression
Inspiration Variants

 

[Horwath]

Dark Vision Variant: 3e Night Vision and Dark Vision

too granular for little use.
Just dont forget to force penalties for using darkvision

Proficiency Variant: Skill Points

yes. Just combine number of skills and bonuses and divide them as you like, with normal maximum as usual.

Combat Variant: Touch AC and Flat-Footed

Please no.

we really do not need 4 different ACs on character sheet.

Combat Variant: Armor as DR

I would rather work more on Heavy armor master feat to make it work for all armors, maybe little better for medium/heavy armor/shields.

Combat Variant: Wound/Vitality

as option, sure.

Combat Variant: Glancing Blow

If you miss by 5 or less, deal half damage maybe?

Leveling variant: Slower Progression

that is group preference, no need for official rule.
who gives XP after fights anymore anyway?

Inspiration Variants

There is much potential in this mechanics, not just simple advantage roll.

 

[Vaalingrade]

Why 18, why not 14 or 12?

Or even better, no ability score and mod. Instead, a d20 test would only use proficiency where it can be None, 1/2, Full, or Expertise.

Just flip a coin for success of failure.

 

[Gorck]

that is group preference, no need for official rule.
who gives XP after fights anymore anyway?.

I’m not good with “arbitrary” and prefer to have a codified method of awarding XP