D&D Next, aka 5e, the latest Wizards of the Coast version of Dungeons and Dragons, in open playtest in 2012.
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How are dual-wielding penalties applied?
Regarding dual-wielding as outlined in the 2012-01-28 (latest as of posting) playtest packet for D&D Next; with two light weapons equipped – one in each hand – do both attacks made on a turn ...
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Rules for multi-classing in D&D Next?
I am participating in the D&D Encounters current season, which is being run with the recommended D&D Next ruleset. I am fond of the striker classes from 4e that combine martial with magic and ...
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What happens if I get a skill from my background and class?
As part of a playtest, Magician and I rolled up "typical" (for us) characters in the latest (December 17) playtest of D&D Next (commentary here).
I went with a trickster cleric with spy ...
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How can PCs stop a fleeing foe without opportunity attacks?
I tried running a dnd-next playtest and there was a particular problem that the party could not deal with monsters running away. This problem did not exist in 4e because of OAs.
Was there a rule ...
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What's the difference between a Specialty and a feat?
Today's (8/22/12) update of the D&D Next playtest contained a list of "Specialties", with this "helpful" info:
When you create your character, you can choose a
specialty. You may take the ...
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In an even fight, how many rounds does a typical monster need to drop a PC?
Inspired by the closed question: DnD Next Hitpoint Inflation,
There have been claims of HP inflation in dnd-next, and there certainly were increased in the absolute value of HP in 4e. In order to ...
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Does flanking always grant advantage, or is it up to discussion?
The rules packet does not provide any specific rules about flanking. However the rule do say that the DM has lots of leeway in deciding when to give advantage or disadvantage in combat. Should it be ...
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How will the play testing for D&D 5th Edition work? [closed]
With the announcement today that Wizards of the Coast are working on the 5th edition of Dungeons and Dragons, there has been a lot of buzz about open play testing.
In addition, there is the ability ...
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Ack! Where do I find the spell descriptions for casters?
I've downloaded the play test and the clerics' and wizard's spells are not on their character sheets. It is unclear from the character sheet where those are listed.
Where can I find their spell ...
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Is an attack a check, or only similar to a check?
In the DnD Next Bestiary, it describes Berserker as having a Rage power that (among other things) gives the character +2 to Strength checks and saving throws.
Does this mean that the Berserker gets a ...
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How does monster hiding work when some players detect them and some don't?
In one of our battles in DnD Next, I had some bugbears hiding in trees trying to attack the players.
The bugbear rolled a 21 on its attempt to hide. Four of the players rolled less than 21 on their ...
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Can monsters make multiple attacks in a single action?
In the bestiary for the new D&D Next playtest packets, some creatures look as though they get multiple attacks per round.
e.g.: An owl bear gets Melee Attack: Claws +5/+5 (etc.) and Bite +5 ...
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How does rolling two dice and taking the highest affect the average outcome?
I've read that the D&D 5E playtest has an "advantage" concept where instead of rolling 1d20, you roll 2d20 and take the highest. Likewise, disadvantage means rolling 2d20 and taking the lowest.
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Which are the advantages of Medium armor?
[Based on playtest material delivered on May]
Light armor = (12-15) + Dex
Medium armor = (13-17) + 1/2 Dex
Heavy armor = (15-18)
What are the advantages of wearing Medium armor when trying to get ...
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Looking for help on expanding my campaign concept while avoiding railroading
I have split this into two more specific questions:
How can I represent the use of fire being misrepresented in a campaign? and How to make rituals a part of everyday life.
Below is the broad-strokes ...
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DnD Next Hitpoint Inflation [closed]
My main criticism of DnD Next based on the playtest was it's PC HP inflation. I was just curious if other people are bothered by this as much as I am?
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Will a 5th edition of Dungeons & Dragons be released? [closed]
The split between fans of Pathfinder/D&D 3.5 and Dungeons & Dragons 4E, combined with the rehiring of d20/D&D 3.0 developer Monte Cook, have caused many fans to speculate about an upcoming ...
