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I think the main issue with this is only having 1 or 2 combat encounters a session/long rest.it's almost like martial classes just straight up sucked for years, when compared to casters or even half-casters for that matterhttps://rpgbot.net/2024-dnd-5e-tran...nt-in-the-new-players-handbook/#spell-changes
Full list of 5.24 changes. Notably no chages to Forcecage, no changes to Spirit Guardians, rogues now can't pick Arcane Lock. This edition was made by casterfags.
yeah, i was playing a pala/sorc last night and absolutely demolished the combat encounters, mainly because i spent all the high level spells, while the other, newer players were afraid to use their resources.I think the main issue with this is only having 1 or 2 combat encounters a session/long rest.it's almost like martial classes just straight up sucked for years, when compared to casters or even half-casters for that matterhttps://rpgbot.net/2024-dnd-5e-tran...nt-in-the-new-players-handbook/#spell-changes
Full list of 5.24 changes. Notably no chages to Forcecage, no changes to Spirit Guardians, rogues now can't pick Arcane Lock. This edition was made by casterfags.
Martial classes are not underpowered in 5E; you don't need to tweak or buff anything if you follow the rules correctly. The key is to chain several encounters before allowing a long rest. However, it seems that many people find this unintuitive or too complex to manage, leading to improper implementation. If this approach doesn't suit you, consider using Pathfinder 2E, where characters are often at full health and full resources for every encounter.yeah, i was playing a pala/sorc last night and absolutely demolished the combat encounters, mainly because i spent all the high level spells, while the other, newer players were afraid to use their resources.I think the main issue with this is only having 1 or 2 combat encounters a session/long rest.it's almost like martial classes just straight up sucked for years, when compared to casters or even half-casters for that matterhttps://rpgbot.net/2024-dnd-5e-tran...nt-in-the-new-players-handbook/#spell-changes
Full list of 5.24 changes. Notably no chages to Forcecage, no changes to Spirit Guardians, rogues now can't pick Arcane Lock. This edition was made by casterfags.
except for the barbarian, who came to our gc to ask "why am i doing so little damage?" and the gm didn't had the heart to tell him that martial classes are way outclassed by casters on 5e.
i've talked a bit with him, saying that people usually multiclass barbarian with warrior(mainly the champion archetype) for the critical hits, but this wouldn't fit his character.
so the guy is at a crossroad, having to choose between playing the character he wants or just straight up suck at the only thing he's supossed to be good at.
I'm discussing with the dm, finding ways to buff his damage/utility and such, because doing so little damage compared to anybody else can be very frustrating, specially when you're the huge, raging barbarian.
You don't deserve your possibly retarded tag; it's actually a good idea for an adventure. In a gauntlet with sparse resources, martial characters will definitely have a chance to shine, and the party may even have to do something that's unthinkable nowadays—avoid combat. There's also a reason why some systems award XP for treasure or milestones for reaching a chapter in the adventure: it encourages alternative problem-solving instead of relying solely on combat.Not having long enough encounters between rest periods is a thing from the dawn of DnD. That had always been the primary reason why casters have always had the reputation of being better than martial classes, and also a reason why many prefer low levels to high levels. It is an encounter creation skill issue. Next time, have the players run through a gauntlet style contest, where they have to run through a massive maze/arena, all the while racing against other teams to get to the end, because only the first team gets to leave the place alive. Let's see how the typical caster player deal with that.
Yeah he's not possibly retarded. He's impossibly retarded.You don't deserve your possibly retarded tag
There's probably a feat like sharpshooter that he's missing. Other points still valid.yeah, i was playing a pala/sorc last night and absolutely demolished the combat encounters, mainly because i spent all the high level spells, while the other, newer players were afraid to use their resources.I think the main issue with this is only having 1 or 2 combat encounters a session/long rest.it's almost like martial classes just straight up sucked for years, when compared to casters or even half-casters for that matterhttps://rpgbot.net/2024-dnd-5e-tran...nt-in-the-new-players-handbook/#spell-changes
Full list of 5.24 changes. Notably no chages to Forcecage, no changes to Spirit Guardians, rogues now can't pick Arcane Lock. This edition was made by casterfags.
except for the barbarian, who came to our gc to ask "why am i doing so little damage?" and the gm didn't had the heart to tell him that martial classes are way outclassed by casters on 5e.
i've talked a bit with him, saying that people usually multiclass barbarian with warrior(mainly the champion archetype) for the critical hits, but this wouldn't fit his character.
so the guy is at a crossroad, having to choose between playing the character he wants or just straight up suck at the only thing he's supossed to be good at.
I'm discussing with the dm, finding ways to buff his damage/utility and such, because doing so little damage compared to anybody else can be very frustrating, specially when you're the huge, raging barbarian.
You might be thinking of the Dragon Magazine article (#10, October 1977) by Jon Pickens titled "Too much loot in your campaign? D&D Option: Orgies, Inc", in which experience for treasure wasn't gained until money was spent, rather than when the treasure was obtained.In all seriousness though, I guess ol' E. G. Gygax had the right idea in awarding xp based on treasure found(and caroused away? Not sure that was in from the start)
*casts Change Sex on the barbarian*Yeah he's not possibly retarded. He's impossibly retarded.You don't deserve your possibly retarded tag
I'm sorry Cael bro it had to be done.
In all seriousness though, I guess ol' E. G. Gygax had the right idea in awarding xp based on treasure found(and caroused away? Not sure that was in from the start)
Sorry bro I still identify as a dude.*casts Change Sex on the barbarian*Yeah he's not possibly retarded. He's impossibly retarded.You don't deserve your possibly retarded tag
I'm sorry Cael bro it had to be done.
In all seriousness though, I guess ol' E. G. Gygax had the right idea in awarding xp based on treasure found(and caroused away? Not sure that was in from the start)
It's OK, Sonja.
I can't deadname you, dude. That would have Woketards of the Cunts on my ass so fast that you've won't be able to finish "you're pregnant" before they are done. So, Sonja it isSorry bro I still identify as a dude.*casts Change Sex on the barbarian*Yeah he's not possibly retarded. He's impossibly retarded.You don't deserve your possibly retarded tag
I'm sorry Cael bro it had to be done.
In all seriousness though, I guess ol' E. G. Gygax had the right idea in awarding xp based on treasure found(and caroused away? Not sure that was in from the start)
It's OK, Sonja.![]()
Nevermind, I bullied a mage into casting Greatest Dispel.I can't deadname you, dude. That would have Woketards of the Cunts on my ass so fast that you've won't be able to finish "you're pregnant" before they are done. So, Sonja it isSorry bro I still identify as a dude.*casts Change Sex on the barbarian*Yeah he's not possibly retarded. He's impossibly retarded.You don't deserve your possibly retarded tag
I'm sorry Cael bro it had to be done.
In all seriousness though, I guess ol' E. G. Gygax had the right idea in awarding xp based on treasure found(and caroused away? Not sure that was in from the start)
It's OK, Sonja.![]()
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*cough* + *you didn't see this*Nevermind, I bullied a mage into casting Greatest Dispel.I can't deadname you, dude. That would have Woketards of the Cunts on my ass so fast that you've won't be able to finish "you're pregnant" before they are done. So, Sonja it isSorry bro I still identify as a dude.*casts Change Sex on the barbarian*Yeah he's not possibly retarded. He's impossibly retarded.You don't deserve your possibly retarded tag
I'm sorry Cael bro it had to be done.
In all seriousness though, I guess ol' E. G. Gygax had the right idea in awarding xp based on treasure found(and caroused away? Not sure that was in from the start)
It's OK, Sonja.![]()
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Wait a fucking minute you cast a spell. That makes you a goddamn mage.![]()
Play a better system.yeah, i was playing a pala/sorc last night and absolutely demolished the combat encounters, mainly because i spent all the high level spells, while the other, newer players were afraid to use their resources.I think the main issue with this is only having 1 or 2 combat encounters a session/long rest.it's almost like martial classes just straight up sucked for years, when compared to casters or even half-casters for that matterhttps://rpgbot.net/2024-dnd-5e-tran...nt-in-the-new-players-handbook/#spell-changes
Full list of 5.24 changes. Notably no chages to Forcecage, no changes to Spirit Guardians, rogues now can't pick Arcane Lock. This edition was made by casterfags.
except for the barbarian, who came to our gc to ask "why am i doing so little damage?" and the gm didn't had the heart to tell him that martial classes are way outclassed by casters on 5e.
i've talked a bit with him, saying that people usually multiclass barbarian with warrior(mainly the champion archetype) for the critical hits, but this wouldn't fit his character.
so the guy is at a crossroad, having to choose between playing the character he wants or just straight up suck at the only thing he's supossed to be good at.
I'm discussing with the dm, finding ways to buff his damage/utility and such, because doing so little damage compared to anybody else can be very frustrating, specially when you're the huge, raging barbarian.
an actually good idea, no wonder Wizards of the Coast axed itawarding XP primarily for achievement of arbitrary goals determined by the Dungeon MasterIn all seriousness though, I guess ol' E. G. Gygax had the right idea in awarding xp based on treasure found(and caroused away? Not sure that was in from the start)
Quest XP was always a bad idea in my opinion, but I do think that the class (and race at least in Darksun) XP guidelines could have been well used. To be clear, I am talking about specific XP rewards that were given for doing specific things based on your class. The idea itself had, I think, a lot of potential. But I believe the xp rewards were mostly rather minor and I've never seen a group that bothered with them. A somewhat similar idea was used in two interesting systems, but sadly I've never had the opportunity to play them. One was Hackmaster 4th edition, which had a similar system to reward or remove honour. It was a bit stupid sometimes, but I suspect it could really change the flavour of the game if played straight. The other is in Aces & Eights, where you would gain some advantages for completing certain tasks associated with your profession.You might be thinking of the Dragon Magazine article (#10, October 1977) by Jon Pickens titled "Too much loot in your campaign? D&D Option: Orgies, Inc", in which experience for treasure wasn't gained until money was spent, rather than when the treasure was obtained.In all seriousness though, I guess ol' E. G. Gygax had the right idea in awarding xp based on treasure found(and caroused away? Not sure that was in from the start)
The first five versions of Dungeons & Dragons awarded experience points primarily for treasure obtained and secondarily for monsters defeated. The most important change introduced by AD&D 2nd edition was to relegate treasure XP to an optional rule, while now awarding XP primarily for achievement of arbitrary goals determined by the Dungeon Master. This was easily overlooked by existing D&D groups, who could simply continue awarding XP as before (especially since treasure XP was still mentioned, if only in a separate box as an option), but it did reflect an ongoing trend in RPGs towards railroading and plot-based adventures.
You were misled and groomed by an older guy. As a DM, I don't award XP for having gay sex in 5E...an actually good idea, no wonder Wizards of the Coast axed itawarding XP primarily for achievement of arbitrary goals determined by the Dungeon MasterIn all seriousness though, I guess ol' E. G. Gygax had the right idea in awarding xp based on treasure found(and caroused away? Not sure that was in from the start)
imagine if in 5e you got experience for achieving feats of heroism for the god you worshiped instead of having gay sex
Yeah that might be a World of Darkness rule.You were misled and groomed by an older guy. As a DM, I don't award XP for having gay sex in 5E...an actually good idea, no wonder Wizards of the Coast axed itawarding XP primarily for achievement of arbitrary goals determined by the Dungeon MasterIn all seriousness though, I guess ol' E. G. Gygax had the right idea in awarding xp based on treasure found(and caroused away? Not sure that was in from the start)
imagine if in 5e you got experience for achieving feats of heroism for the god you worshiped instead of having gay sex
I thought everyone knew this. You get bonus starting XP in WoD for being:Yeah that might be a World of Darkness rule.You were misled and groomed by an older guy. As a DM, I don't award XP for having gay sex in 5E...an actually good idea, no wonder Wizards of the Coast axed itawarding XP primarily for achievement of arbitrary goals determined by the Dungeon MasterIn all seriousness though, I guess ol' E. G. Gygax had the right idea in awarding xp based on treasure found(and caroused away? Not sure that was in from the start)
imagine if in 5e you got experience for achieving feats of heroism for the god you worshiped instead of having gay sex
This is the apotheosis of banal shit boring.https://alphastream.org/index.php/2...ore-book-sensitivity-and-inclusivity-changes/
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Huh why would they change things like that? Are they seeing someone as uncivilized in the real world? Who?
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Who are the mentally ill in the real world?
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What's the real life analogue here? Who's breeding whom??
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No longer should Americans feel targeted.
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God forbid someone has a traumatic flashback to slavery some centuries ago, because they were literally there.