If your PC’s philosophy differs from the rest of the group do you roll up a new one, conform to the group or see how much you can get away with behind their backs? Don't be a menace to your own group. I've had people who try to split the group and someone's character dies and people get pissed. It's a team game, play nice with other kids in the sandbox. That said, don't let that get in the way of a great character.
— WI_DnDSupport (@dndsupport) December 7, 2020
@TreyMcKnight1Ranger gets Beast Companion Wolf @ 3rd. How many hp does it have?
Does ranger Prof bonus add to all 6 saves? It would have 12 hit points (since 4 x 3 is more than its normal 11).
— Rodney Thompson (@wotc_rodney) February 18, 2015
@TreyMcKnight1 And you add your proficiency bonus only to the saving throws that it is already proficient in. In the wolf’s case, none.
— Rodney Thompson (@wotc_rodney) February 18, 2015
Sage Advice: if you are looking for a full Beast Master Ranger List of Animal Companions you can find here: http://goo.gl/db4QZB
@Nick_ZOMZhey man quick question I’m sure you get a lot. Do spells w/ attack rolls crit on a nat 20 in D&D 5e? Yes; we specifically worded attack rolls and critical hits to work with spell attacks.
— Rodney Thompson (@wotc_rodney) February 18, 2015
Sage Advice: If you want to add gritty flavour to your criticals there’s a Lingering Injuries Table in the Dungeon Master Guide p.272, that describes different effect from a critical hit like losing an eye, broke ribs, horrible scar…
@nirvanstryder @JeremyECrawford @mikemearlsDown Time allows learn a tool/language. Can u learn One skill, weapon, armor type ie chain shirt? Nope. Downtime training can't be used for weapons, armor, or skills unless the DM rules it so.
— Rodney Thompson (@wotc_rodney) February 14, 2015
Master Jeremy is the new Sage!
All my best wishes for his new column Sage Advice:
http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/philosophy-behind-rules-and-rulings
In this article describes three different mode to interpret rules:
The article will start to describe philosophy behind DungeonsDragons rules and rulings, focus on the first “unsaid” rule: Your Dungeon Master is the key.
Key for your fun, Key for a quick and smart decision, Key to keep your campaign alive and not “freezed” for a rule discussion.
After reading this article my advice is to use rules like a tool to challenge your creativity and to push yourself beyond your imagination.
Master Jeremy says about him:
“In case you’re wondering who the new sage is, I’m one of the two lead designers of the new edition, as well as the lead designer of the Player’s Handbook and one of the leads on the Dungeon Master’s Guide. I’m also the managing editor who oversees the creation of material for the game.”
Follow (and ask) him on twitter: @JeremyECrawford
My first Behind the Screens article is up on the D&D website today! http://t.co/5uPpBrOf6Whttp://t.co/J7tUH3fMdf
— Rodney Thompson (@wotc_rodney) February 9, 2015
Master Rodney tell us how to improve DM adventure, especially storytelling with interludes, random encounters and recap.
Interludes are short texts that can describe your world, your story arc or character aspects.
The recap is like the one at the beginning of TV shows: it helps to focus on the following events.
A must read.
Gorgeous UPDATE!:
Difference between fantasy and SF RPGs: In the fantasy campaign, the ship named the Banshee comes with an actual banshee on board.
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) December 15, 2015
The good news for the party in my campaign is that they now own a ship. Bad news: they co-own it with the banshee that lives aboard it.
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) December 15, 2015
“@coffeepostal: suggestions on where to track down classic TSR adventures? Thanks!” http://t.co/RNigfVefQA sells PDFs of old adventures.
— Christopher Perkins (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) February 4, 2015
