@JeremyECrawford Magic Aura spell states that it works against Divination spells. Example (Symbol) is Abjuration. Can you explain?
— DH (@HatleyD) April 21, 2017
In all D&D rules, the specific/exceptional overrides the general. If one contradicts the other, the specific/exceptional always wins. #DnD https://t.co/xjFjbzQx9B
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) April 21, 2017
#DnD @JeremyECrawford @ChrisPerkinsDnD If grappling is opposed STR/DEX check why some monsters have escape DC? ie. Tree Blight #CoS
— The October Geek (@mjsoctober) May 23, 2017
The introduction to the Monster Manual explains how to read a stat block, including how monsters grapple (see p. 11). #DnD https://t.co/CGYl0WwByG
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) May 23, 2017
@mjsoctoberBeen playing #DnD for 30 yrs. Know how to read a stat block, thanks. I’m asking why monsters in 5e grapple differently from PCs. Why not 1/2 That's a different question, indeed. Before I proceed, have you read "Grapple Rules for Monsters" (MM, 11)?
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) May 23, 2017
@mjsoctober Yes read it & see from your other reply it is basically to speed up play. Good to know. I will use opposed checks when I DM. TY for reply. Controlling the DC is just as important to the design.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) May 23, 2017
@JeremyECrawford In other words, what was the design reason? To make it easier? Opposed rolls would be more dramatic.
— The October Geek (@mjsoctober) May 23, 2017
Monsters typically use escape DCs for their exceptional grappling abilities so that we can control the DCs and speed up play. #DnD https://t.co/xEoO9rFKHl
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) May 23, 2017
@armando_doval @mjsoctober To be super clear: monsters don’t grapple differently from PCs. They can still grapple “normally” by taking the Attack action. That's correct, Armando.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) May 23, 2017
@mjsoctober @SlyFlourish @JamesIntrocasoBeen having debate with @JeremyECrawford re Escape DCs for monsters that grapple. Interested in your take. 1/2 To be clear, I'm not debating with you. I briefly explained the design. I encourage you to tinker with the rules however you like.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) May 23, 2017
@JeremyECrawford if a character gets true polymorphed into a dragon can that dragon shape change into a character of any class?
— Sammy Baert (@SammyBaert) May 27, 2017
No matter what a dragon turns into with Change Shape, the dragon doesn't get that form's class features, as stated in the trait's text. #DnD https://t.co/la2C8KW2hI
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) May 27, 2017
@JeremyECrawford do flying creatures affected by Earthbind (Elemental Evil) take falling damage if they reach the ground during the spell?
— Armando Doval (@armando_doval) June 6, 2017
The earthbind spell doesn't cause the target to fall. Probably too subtle: that's why the spell uses "descends" instead of "falls." #DnD https://t.co/4ZhSiAM0kd
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) June 6, 2017
Haste "when the spell ENDS (dispelled?) the target can't move ou take actions." If I cast Dispell Magic on him, can He move or take actions?
— Gelmires Castro (@GelmiresCastro) May 30, 2017
Haste has a special effect on the target when the spell ends, no matter how the spell ends (expires, is dispelled, etc.). #DnD https://t.co/YaNMcLPuxz
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) May 30, 2017
@JeremyECrawford PHB 182 Climbing Swimming Crawling section doesn't mention crawling in text. Is it same speed reduction as swim & climb?
— Lex Starwalker (@LexStarwalker) January 24, 2017
Crawling is a way you can move when you're prone. See "Being Prone" (PH, 190) for how it works. #DnD https://t.co/do4guBjalx
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 25, 2017
@LexStarwalker Would be helpful to clarify in errata. Crawling is in header on 182, but isn’t discussed in the text beneath. We'll definitely fix that.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) January 25, 2017
