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Ok, so the new combat Wheelchair is amazing, and is honestly one of the best ways to improve the game. I hope you all agree and if you don't, then please do not post here.

As someone who has family in a wheelchair, this makes me so happy. I can know that they get a fair play at this game, and I would like to thank the person who made it. Now onto the main bit: 

What characters do you have for me, using this wheelchair? I want to make a firbolg druid who connected to nature, then got their legs broken in a landside. They love using wildshape, but also like being themselves, just as they are. They aren't angry about being in a wheelchair. They are circle of dreams/Shepard, as they love helping others. I'm leaning towards dreams for the whole teleportation and some group support, but they can hold out themselves. 

I have some more I will post at a later date, but for now please tell me your ideas, and remember not to use ableist language. Thank you. 

I was actually doing to post a nuanced opinion that is mostly supportive of the idea, but then I immediately ran across this part.

I'm sorry, but this is bad form. You can't post an opinion on a public forum and demand people only post if they agree with you.

 Yeah, I agree with the thread opener's opinion but come on. If someone has a legit problem or found a way in which the wheel chair imbalances the game, they should say it.

My issue isn't about balance. There are valid points on both sides of the issue.

On the pro-side, and this is the most important of all the points: a lot of players (including myself) have some aspects of themselves in their characters. When I play whatever PC, I'm projecting myself into that character. And I get to be badass and slay dragons and stuff. If someone has a physical disability that requires the use of a wheelchair, that is an aspect of themselves and I'm ALL FOR letting them feel heroic as themselves, just like I like to feel heroic while playing aspects of myself.

Based on that alone, I do think players and DM's should be accommodating. My perceived downsides are trivial by comparison, but there ARE things to consider. The biggest issue for me is cognitive dissonance. Dungeons, rough terrain, the need to climb, stairs, etc. are all part of reality. If we enter a dungeon with wheelchair ramps that breaks my immersion. But that's not to say those things can't be overcome. Maybe an enchanted wheelless wheelchair that hovers, as an example. That's just one example.

I do think communication is key and the DM and payers should be flexible and accepting. Just work out ways to make it work.

 Yeah, I understand you. TBH the chair is basically floating, and it can be modified into having mechanical legs. 

I'm attempting this now.  Have you figured anything out by chance?