FrozenNorth
Hero
Also, it’s not like Dex fighters are penalized compared to Str fighters. They already have a tendency to go first, are better against the most common save, and have access to more useful skills.
same question can be asked;Why the hell should they get a bonus proficiency (in addition to their free Perception skill) in exchange for a class proficiency they would never use anyway?
then that is issue of balance of STR vs DEX weapons.Also, it’s not like Dex fighters are penalized compared to Str fighters. They already have a tendency to go first, are better against the most common save, and have access to more useful skills.
The rules are 'Ask your DM'.I would say no. Everyone else in the party created their character within the rules, why should you be different?
Because that's often how training works. At no school, in no martial art, in no military are you only trained on things you do.same question can be asked;
why the hell would someone spend time to train something that you will not use ever.
better yet, how can you be trained in heavy armor if no one is using it?
and elves are just example, I would say that that is a good option for dwarves also.
And with Tasha's, we are seeing that thing will go in direction of exchanging "useless" features.
It started with racials, we might see it with class features, like 3.5e/PF1.
somewhat true.Because that's often how training works. At no school, in no martial art, in no military are you only trained on things you do.
Right, because being able to paint is just like being mechanically harder to hit. That is not a sidegrade. A sidegrade needs a mechanical combat bonus to be comparable or a significant out of combat mechanical boost. Painting tools ain't it.It is a clear upgrade, not a sidegrade. Losing proficiency in something he does not use and getting a benefit that he will use is always an upgrade.
Taking away shield proficiency and giving him proficiency in say painters tools would be a sidegrade.
Number 1 is questionable, because the reason for the exchange isn't simply about not using the feature. It's about that in part, but not completely.To summarize. Reasons against:
1. Sets precedent that all players can exchange features they don’t want for others just because they aren’t going to use them.
2. There’s multiple paths to achieve the desired effect, none of which require much mechanical investment or undesired flavor.
3. The request isn’t about theme, it’s about power.