Regarding alignment & mechanics in 5e: Think of it like a bond or trait, and consider whether you'd want mechanics to key off of them, too.
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 18, 2014
@zudensachenanother way of gaining inspiration, then? that would be a great use of it, and I can't believe I hadn't thought of that earlier.
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 18, 2014