Rules & Game Mechanics

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Topic	Latest Post	Replies	Views
How does Alarm detect creatures and can it be thwarted? >> by JohnMacdonnell Feb 9, 2020 1 2 3	by Davyd Aug 10, 2020	115	5,270
Can a Melee Weapon Ever Double as an Arcane Focus? >> by VillainTheory Mar 22, 2017 1 2 3 4 5 6	by StylesStriker Nov 13, 2023	114	71,562
Wild Shape: Proficiency >> by filcat May 4, 2017 1 2 3 4 5 6	by Ravnodaus Dec 22, 2021	113	29,602
Shortswords Make No Sense >> by Tylo4100 Dec 30, 2021 1 2 3 4 5	by IamSposta Jul 26, 2023	112	3,214
Does immunity count as damage reduction? >> by TexasDevin Jul 29, 2021 1 2 3 4 5 6	by Ravnodaus Aug 1, 2021	109	1,151
Two weapon fighting mechanics with dueling stance >> by Erpman Dec 10, 2019 1 2 3 4 5 6	by Rationale01 Dec 14, 2021	108	4,029
What are the stupidest/goofiest RAW rulings you know? The type that no sane DM would ever use. >> by KthunkTheBarbarian Jan 9, 2024 1 2 3 4 5 6	by Kronzypantz Feb 1, 2024	105	1,613
Wall of force and spells >> by Mandalore26 May 20, 2019 1 2 3 4 5 6	by up2ng Oct 3, 2023	105	23,669
is blindsight x-ray vision? >> by ThorukDuckSlayer May 12, 2021 1 2 3 4	by OptimusGrimus May 25, 2021	105	2,460
Shouldn't all passive skills be considered at a disadvantage? >> by UberGROG Jan 25, 2021 1 2 3 4	by Falwith Jan 29, 2021	105	778
The problem with combat healing in 5e >> by Pantagruel666 Jul 30, 2020 1 2 3	by Ravnodaus Jan 18, 2022	104	7,632
Surprise rules >> by thricebedamned Jul 25, 2018 1 2 3 4 5	by eRaz0rHead Sep 14, 2021	104	32,248
Invisibility and Detect Magic >> by Thunderhand Nov 19, 2019 1 2 3 4 5	by The_Ace_of_Rogues Mar 15, 2024	103	33,520
Wand of Magic Missile and empowered evocation work? >> by Buklao215 Dec 20, 2023 1 2 3 4 5 6	by AntonSirius Dec 27, 2023	103	805
Do you get your ASI in Wildshape? >> by Ravnodaus Aug 25, 2021 1 2 3 4 5 6	by AntonSirius Aug 28, 2021	102	1,275