Poll

Thoughts on switching editions:

I do not want to switch
1 (11.1%)
I only want to switch if the new rules are a significant improvement
6 (66.7%)
I don't care one way or the other
0 (0%)
I want to switch unless the new rules are worse than the current ones
2 (22.2%)
I want to switch
0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 9

Voting closed: July 17, 2014, 05:04:15 PM

Author Topic: New D&D  (Read 21210 times)

Offline Asinjin

  • DM
  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9390
    • View Profile
    • Habololy
Re: New D&D
« Reply #105 on: January 17, 2016, 01:20:55 PM »
Ravenloft is officially scheduled for release in March.
The hand that rolls the Dice rules the world.

Offline Asinjin

  • DM
  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9390
    • View Profile
    • Habololy
Re: New D&D
« Reply #106 on: January 26, 2016, 12:42:59 PM »
Check this new site out that has lots of 3rd party and homebrew stuff:

http://www.dmsguild.com/

There could be a bunch of usable stuff here.
The hand that rolls the Dice rules the world.

Offline Asinjin

  • DM
  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9390
    • View Profile
    • Habololy
Re: New D&D
« Reply #107 on: February 02, 2016, 10:18:10 PM »
The hand that rolls the Dice rules the world.

Offline Asinjin

  • DM
  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9390
    • View Profile
    • Habololy
Re: New D&D
« Reply #108 on: February 26, 2016, 08:44:09 AM »
If you have any thoughts of potential rules changes or simply want to discuss things that we did or did not like about the 2nd playtest, here is the place to post.
The hand that rolls the Dice rules the world.

Offline Malchia

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2050
    • View Profile
Re: New D&D
« Reply #109 on: February 26, 2016, 07:18:43 PM »
If you have any thoughts of potential rules changes or simply want to discuss things that we did or did not like about the 2nd playtest, here is the place to post.
Pros
Having played two spellcasters, I have to say that I really enjoyed the new cantrip rules.  Very useful and I like that there's ways for non-spellcasters to take them through feats and class abilities.

I like proficiency bonuses and some of the perks that come with them such as spellcasters being able to hit with ranged attacks using their primary spellcasting ability.

I like being able to add damage based on skill and not just raw strength.  Example being that you can add your Dex modifier to damage with finesse weapons.  Makes sense and adds a new level of threat to Rogues and archers.

Cons
On the downside, I felt as if there's very little reward to playing through the ranks.  The level per week tactic was very helpful in identifying the shortcomings of arcane level gain. 

I also don't like the concentration rules.  Very limiting.

Another con would be the limited spell slots of casters and watering down of some old favorites like Dispel Magic and Fly.  We haven't played enough to get a full understanding of these issues, but I definitely felt like some of the higher level spells aren't as good as the low level ones.  I intentionally chose spells that 1) I've never played before or 2) were fundamentally altered like Dispel Magic for example.  Seeing as high level slots come at a premium, it makes it tough to choose.  I feel you're better off choosing low level spells and casting them at higher slots when need be since you get more out of it.  There's no penalty on spell save or anything like that to cast a 1st level spell compared to a 9th.  DC is always 8 + proficiency bonus + primary casting modifier.   

Offline Asinjin

  • DM
  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9390
    • View Profile
    • Habololy
Re: New D&D
« Reply #110 on: June 15, 2016, 08:23:29 PM »
They have finally added some new feats....9 of them
The hand that rolls the Dice rules the world.

Offline Asinjin

  • DM
  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9390
    • View Profile
    • Habololy
Re: New D&D
« Reply #111 on: November 01, 2016, 01:11:05 PM »
New books by non-wizards authors are listed on amazon.  Both from respected designers.  Finally.
The hand that rolls the Dice rules the world.

Offline Malchia

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2050
    • View Profile
Re: New D&D
« Reply #112 on: November 03, 2016, 02:55:38 PM »
They have finally added some new feats....9 of them
Where can these feats be found? 

Offline Asinjin

  • DM
  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9390
    • View Profile
    • Habololy
Re: New D&D
« Reply #113 on: November 04, 2016, 10:17:11 AM »
Where can these feats be found?

On the wizards website, the unearthed arcana column.
The hand that rolls the Dice rules the world.