Thanks for that errata, DMThac0. I have the print PHB so I often find myself wondering “did this get changed?”. I’m too cheap to buy the ebook so I just muddle through.
Thanks for that errata, DMThac0. I have the print PHB so I often find myself wondering “did this get changed?”. I’m too cheap to buy the ebook so I just muddle through.
Thanks for that errata, DMThac0. I have the print PHB so I often find myself wondering “did this get changed?”. I’m too cheap to buy the ebook so I just muddle through.
For the record, I don't think we count as 'cheap' if we buy the print version of a book and then do not buy the ebook of the very same book later on because there have been a few changes :/
I have a wife who's as much into D&D as myself, I have the regular print PHB, the alternate art box set, and the foil cover PHB now. However, having one physical book and the pdf/ebook is probably one of the most cost effective approaches there is. It's also a heck of a lot easier to reference an ebook than lug around 5 books, maps, minis, and all the other paraphernalia, so there's that too :)
How many hitpoints does this barbarian have? There are some pretty low level magic spells that could indirectly countermand barbarian's rage. I'm not all that excited about designing an encounter just to counteract a character's strengths, but there are situations where it is appropriate.
Even something as simple as a level 1 command spell and commanding the barbarian to "relax" could potentially end his rage by his own bonus action. Or beat him down low enough for a (upcast?) sleep spell to knock him out even for a moment.
Also remember that not all encounters are combat. Sure, when faced with rampaging goblins, he's an unstoppable force, but in a social setting, he could be the parties biggest liability. Each character has their strengths and weaknesses, and you are allowed to utilize them as you see fit for the story.
Thanks! I will keep that in mind for the future, the story I'm telling with them right now is a single quest for a group of daring adventurers braving the uncharted world for a hidden treasure, but I will try to add something in there like you suggested.
Thanks for that errata, DMThac0. I have the print PHB so I often find myself wondering “did this get changed?”. I’m too cheap to buy the ebook so I just muddle through.
For the record, I don't think we count as 'cheap' if we buy the print version of a book and then do not buy the ebook of the very same book later on because there have been a few changes :/
I have a wife who's as much into D&D as myself, I have the regular print PHB, the alternate art box set, and the foil cover PHB now. However, having one physical book and the pdf/ebook is probably one of the most cost effective approaches there is. It's also a heck of a lot easier to reference an ebook than lug around 5 books, maps, minis, and all the other paraphernalia, so there's that too :)
There are definitely benefits to the ebooks. I'm just saying that if I buy a book, I shouldn't be called 'cheap' for not buying the ebook version too.
Borrowing a friend's copy and filling my phone with pictures of every single page is being cheap. Buying 'only one form' of a book is 'normal' :D
https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/sage-advice/errata-november-2018 for the core book errata.
Thanks for the link. What I really need to do is annotate the errata into my books.
I have a wife who's as much into D&D as myself, I have the regular print PHB, the alternate art box set, and the foil cover PHB now. However, having one physical book and the pdf/ebook is probably one of the most cost effective approaches there is. It's also a heck of a lot easier to reference an ebook than lug around 5 books, maps, minis, and all the other paraphernalia, so there's that too :)
How many hitpoints does this barbarian have? There are some pretty low level magic spells that could indirectly countermand barbarian's rage. I'm not all that excited about designing an encounter just to counteract a character's strengths, but there are situations where it is appropriate.
Even something as simple as a level 1 command spell and commanding the barbarian to "relax" could potentially end his rage by his own bonus action. Or beat him down low enough for a (upcast?) sleep spell to knock him out even for a moment.
"Not all those who wander are lost"
Also remember that not all encounters are combat. Sure, when faced with rampaging goblins, he's an unstoppable force, but in a social setting, he could be the parties biggest liability. Each character has their strengths and weaknesses, and you are allowed to utilize them as you see fit for the story.
Thanks! I will keep that in mind for the future, the story I'm telling with them right now is a single quest for a group of daring adventurers braving the uncharted world for a hidden treasure, but I will try to add something in there like you suggested.
There are definitely benefits to the ebooks. I'm just saying that if I buy a book, I shouldn't be called 'cheap' for not buying the ebook version too.
Borrowing a friend's copy and filling my phone with pictures of every single page is being cheap. Buying 'only one form' of a book is 'normal' :D
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