@YetiMoose Incapacitated PCs can still move? Says can’t take actions and reactions, but nothing about move. I believe incapacitated is generally a condition tucked inside of other effects. So, the effect should specify.
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 11, 2014
Somatic Spells seem ultra hard to work around. Drop Shield?
@Faytte Simplifying a question from earlier: Somatic Spells seem ultra hard to work around. Drop Shield? Drop your bow? Sheath/unsheath? yeah, the rule in play is really there to curb abuse and make it clear when you can't cast. Personally, I don't worry about it
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 11, 2014
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What’s the benefit of elf trance as a game feature besides the elf always being second watch?
@newbiedm it never states or calls for elves having to rest for 8 hours. Can you clarify a bit? rest for 8, but only spend 4 in trance
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 11, 2014
@OregonPinkRose @newbiedmso, what’s the benefit of trance as a game feature besides the elf always being second watch? that;s basically it
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 11, 2014
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What’s the best way to start/learn/get into Dungeons & Dragons?
Get the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, and a Monster Manual. Make a character. Somebody has to run the game, so if you like storytelling you'll want to be a DM. Then home brew an adventure (write your own) OR get a starter kit. That's how you get into it, brother.
— WI_DnDSupport (@dndsupport) December 7, 2020
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The Restrained Condition allow casters to use Somatic component or not?
@WolfHunter83The Restrained Condition allow casters to use Somatic component or not? The choise is up to the DM according to the situation? depends on situation and nature of restraint
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 11, 2014
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Does attacking 2 handed negate shield’s bonus to AC?
@thewissenMr. Mearls, does attacking 2 handed negate shield’s bonus to AC? Can I wear shield with 2 handed weapon? can't use shield and two hander – drop or stow it
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 11, 2014
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If the PCs win initiative, can the dragon use legendary actions before his first turn?
@GX_Sigma @jeffstrainIf the PCs win initiative, can the dragon use legendary actions before his first turn? do not believe so
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 11, 2014
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Not clear on meaning of ‘initiative count 20′ for lair actions
@jeffstrainNot clear on meaning of ‘initiative count 20 (losing all ties)’ for lair actions. treat it as if its initiative is 20, but it goes after anyone/thing that also has a 20
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 10, 2014
@jeffstrainSorry still not following. Does a creature need to roll initiative of 20 to use its lair action? nope – the lair is basically a separate entity that activates each round on 20
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 10, 2014
@jeffstrain say green dragon w/lair action rolls initiative and gets a 12. DM counts down initiative as normal, on 20 lair action activates
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 10, 2014
@jeffstrain dragon then goes on 12, repeat each round
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 10, 2014
@mikemearls It’s ‘counts down initiative’ that’s throwing me. You roll initiative once per combat, right? Do you mean the 20th turn?
— Jeff Strain (@jeffstrain) September 10, 2014
@jeffstrainAh! Just got it! The lair effectively rolls a 20 for purposes of determining initiative, and acts separately from the creature. bingo
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 10, 2014
@jeffstrain blah – probably one for the FAQ.
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 10, 2014
