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How do the official firearms affect balance?
At least two other GMs and I will be running a shared game that uses the optional firearms from the DMG (pg 269). Renaissance arms will be available, and we will be deciding whether we will also make ...
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What balance pitfalls result from this house rule modifying the optional Flanking rule?
As much as I enjoy 5e, one design issue sticks in my craw: combat is too static. Once initiative is rolled, everyone tends to move to a single position and stand there whacking enemies until someone ...
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How does the Variant: Spell Points system from the DMG affect game balance?
On page 288-289 of the DMG, there is a "Variant: Spell Points" rule. Below are the best summary paragraphs of the system:
In this variant, each spell has a point cost based on its level. ...
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Is this variant rest rules alteration balanced? [closed]
I have been running a campaign for a while now, close to 2 years, and I have a bit of a problem with the healing systems. I plan on using variant rules for the upcoming campaign. (I think it would be ...
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Can I let a single PC use the Spell Points variant rule without unbalance?
One of my players (level 5 Druid) has been looking at the Spell Points variant rule in the 5th edition DMG (page 288) and wants to use it for his character. I've talked to the other players with ...
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