@mikemearls errr… why is college of sword the same as college of valor ? otherwise the rest is awesome.

— Luc Charette (@DnDPaladin) January 5, 2016

There are a couple of pieces, like multiple attacks, that both need to stay on target in terms of power. https://t.co/PBRJqXpn07

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) January 5, 2016

@mikemearls College of Swords seems very underpowered. Bardic Inspiration is basically a daily resource. As it is here, it looks encounter.

— Lord Archaon (@LordArchaon) January 5, 2016

Keep in mind that the bard is a full caster, so inspiration isn't meant to be heavy hitting. Compare vs. other bards https://t.co/urxBonoaux

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) January 5, 2016

.@mikemearls Warduke's method of "inspiration" involves much heavy hitting. For me, I find fear inspires my minions properly.

— Venger (@theRealVenger) January 5, 2016

Ancient players! (like me)
There’s a gorgeous Unearthed Arcana article by Master Mike: 2 new Bard class options and 2 fighter class options converted directly from Advanced Dungeons&Dragons 2nd edition – The Complete Fighter’s Handbook Kits

Here in details:

@ZarconistPreistI LOVE the Shadow Sorcerer! but with how badly nerfed Storm Sorcerer got, what do you think the official version will look like? hard to say – sorcerers are funny in that we found an upgrade that everyone wants so early on. Lucky but annoying!

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) November 20, 2015

@ZarconistPreistAn upgrade as in? the bonus spells we gave the storm sorcerer, and others

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) November 20, 2015

@tjfalcon1Strength of the Grave DC 5+dmg taken is a huge benefit, easy at low level, loses effectiveness at higher level, intentional?
yes – it's good for dealing with weenies, not so good for heavy hitters

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) November 3, 2015

@stevey @frasmageTunnel Fighter in “Defensive Stance” might have max number of AoO set at Dex bonus? Unlimited seems wrong. (idea via @frasmage) we'll see how it bears out in play – it seems really good, but mitigated since enemies have to decide to activate it

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) November 3, 2015

Explorers!

Master Mike realesed a generous document about character options that you can have during your underdark expedition, here the list:

• 2 new fighting Styles: Close  Quarters  Shooter and Tunnel Fighter
• New Ranger Archetype: Deep Stalker!
• Sorcerous origin: Shadow
• Warlock Patron:  The  Undying  Light

You can download this stuff here:

https://media.wizards.com/2015/downloads/dnd/02_UA_Underdark_Characters.pdf

Gourgeous, no?