D&D 5E Why does Wizards of the Coast hate Wizards?

[Tony Vargas]

I thought we were against comparing to previous editions

It was the last time I could think of that the choice of weapon would even remotely change the AC you were targeting.

Ironically, in 1e spell saves were typically saves vs spells, and monster saves simply got better with HD, not such big swings from one save to another.

Since 3.0, forcing the right save has often made a big difference.

 

[Ruin Explorer]

The company that created the Angel Summoner with his BMX Bike sidekick hates wizards? Ok...

That sketch was an absolute legend with my group when it first appeared on TV. I refuse to believe whoever wrote it hadn't played RPGs (not that anyone is suggesting they hadn't!).

 

[Garthanos]

Since 3.0, forcing the right save has often made a big difference.

I like the tactical aspect of abilities that target differing defenses so I like the abilities targeting reflex vs fort vs will ie a basic rock paper scissors effect really, including martial ones however resistance based ones are less impressive and tactically erratic.

 

[Arnwolf666]

if they don’t want to give wizards more damage then they need to up their utility and number of encounter or at will abilities. Starting with expertise with the arcana skill.

 

[Ashrym]

if they don’t want to give wizards more damage then they need to up their utility and number of encounter or at will abilities. Starting with expertise with the arcana skill.

Why?

"Need" is a strong word. Skills is the bard thing. At-will is the warlock thing. Spell nova is the sorcerer thing. Utility through magic is the wizard thing.

This we can see in rituals, the spells in the spell list, and the greater number of spells on hand that prep gives. Among other things, that does make it easier for wizards to target weak saves, which is a strong ability.

There are advantages to every arcane caster.

 

[Arnwolf666]

Why?

"Need" is a strong word. Skills is the bard thing. At-will is the warlock thing. Spell nova is the sorcerer thing. Utility through magic is the wizard thing.

This we can see in rituals, the spells in the spell list, and the greater number of spells on hand that prep gives. Among other things, that does make it easier for wizards to target weak saves, which is a strong ability.

There are advantages to every arcane caster.

I am using need as an expression. Not some legal document. The same way my daughter needs a another outfit and daddy needs a new rpg book.

 

[Undrave]

You can pick up cantrips with a feat, you can pick up the Battlemaster Maneuvers with a Feat... you can't pick up Fighting Styles, you can't pick up Expertise (unless you're a human/half-elf) and you can't pick up Metamagic options from the Sorcerer.

I feel like there should be more of the 'Multiclassing-Lite' style of feats.

 

[Ashrym]

I am using need as an expression. Not some legal document. The same way my daughter needs a another outfit and daddy needs a new rpg book.

So was I. I don't see the need.