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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Quickleaf" data-source="post: 8602018" data-attributes="member: 20323">I think 5e's chase rules (in the DMG) are a good example where the system doesn't work.What's interesting is that the chase rules show three ways the system can fail, all in one part of the game, so it's a great example to study.1. The chase rules devote a couple pages to all these obstacles and sprinting sub-systems, but fail to consider the greater ecology of the rules of D&D in which they operate. There is no guideline for how to transition into a chase scene (is it simply "the DM says so"?) and hold person (and similar effects) can stop a quarry dead in their tracks before the chase begins.2. The chase rules are focused on providing a resolution rather than supporting an experience during play. The experience they should be supporting is one of a tense thrilling scene with lots of close calls. YMMV as this whole topic is subjective, but that has not been my experience with them at all.3. The chase rules rely on self-defeating mechanics. You can sprint by risking exhaustion, thus improving your odds of winning the chase. However, the first level of exhaustion imposes disadvantage on checks (which you need to overcome obstacles during the chase) and the second level halves your speed (which is exactly the thing you need during a chase).</blockquote>