Dear @JeremyECrawford
You’ve said in past that magic items, including weapons, are outside of bounded accuracy and are meant to simply be gravy on top. However, doesn’t the existence of monsters with physical immunities work against that philosophy? Just wondering 😊— Infright Heck (@insightcheckpod) October 9, 2018
D&D is a co-op game. Working together, most parties can overcome the resistances of most monsters, using the different features/spells available to each class. Magic items are layered on top of a party's various capabilities. #DnD https://t.co/u3qYVh8KCq
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) October 10, 2018
Still sucks to be playing the fighter and get told that you either need something layered on top or get to twiddle your thumbs in the back while the magic-users actually play the game. https://t.co/Z1wkeIC79r
— Nick Pilon (@npilon) October 10, 2018
If you're playing D&D and find yourself envying the capabilities of another character class, remember this: you're a team. Your teammate's strength is your strength. If that still doesn't satisfy you, I recommend you change classes. #DnD https://t.co/dRO8lzaVOo
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) October 10, 2018
I feel like that's not really addressing the problem of players feeling like they don't contribute enough. If the fighter is sitting in the back and unable to do what their class name is, I feel like that's not really envy? Sure it is, sometimes, but not always
— BlackMagickBoy (@roxasbuddy) October 10, 2018
If your fighter feels stymied by a particular challenge in an adventure, I recommend you do what any character should do in that situation: ask your friends for help. You're often your friends' protector and the one they rely on for high damage. Sometimes you need them too. #DnD https://t.co/x3Y6IcblPu
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) October 10, 2018
But the Eldritch Knight is only one option, I'm talking about the viability of a late game Fighter without magic attached to it
— BlackMagickBoy (@roxasbuddy) October 10, 2018
It is a rare game of D&D that doesn't include magic items. Talk to your DM if they have decided to award no magic items and you have concerns about the effects that might have on your group's fun. #DnD https://t.co/Xw9CUhKAI5
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) October 10, 2018