Don't hold your breath on class rebakes any time soon. Those are the big-ticket items. While they probably deserve the longest testing cycles they can get, Wizards is also only likely to dole them out when they need a publicity boost for the whole process. Expect something mostly boring and innocuous for the next document. Variations on haggling rules or such, maybe.
So what do you all figure we're getting tomorrow? My current bet's on DM tools, with the forerunner idea being homebrew monster building. After all, the first doc was 100% player centric with nothing in it for DMs. Figure the next doc needs some bones thrown behind the screen, and monster building has never been awesome in R5e. Tightening up the design rules for custom monsters should be a big priority for Wizards, ne?
I’d wager something in relation to spellcasting mechanics.
We were given a small bit of that in the last OneTest, what with the grouping of Arcane, Divine & Primal spells.
Exactly what this would look like…I haven’t the foggiest idea.
I imagine spell slots would still be a thing that exists. But maybe this time around they'll actually put more thought into how spellcasting classes work when they multiclass with each other, cuz right now, multiclassing between the Dark Triad of Sorcerers, Paladins, and Warlocks kinda needs a revision.
Wonder if that has anything to do with the entire goddamn userbase for R5e rising up in a tsunami of grognardism and demanding that Wizards not actually fix or change anything while they're fixing/changing 5e.
Wonder if that has anything to do with the entire goddamn userbase for R5e rising up in a tsunami of grognardism and demanding that Wizards not actually fix or change anything while they're fixing/changing 5e.
I actually responded. Most of the stuff I did dislike or thought was racist, but just because its not for me doesn't mean it can't be for anyone else. And I'll play One D&D. Its just the playtest isn't my idea of D&D.
Oh trust me, Yamana. You'll get your way. I haven't seen such a strong rejection reaction for new content on this board in...honestly ever. I think I'm the only person on the entire board who didn't immediately insist the entire document be thrown out on the spot and somebody lose their job for okaying it. This first month's playtest cycle has shown me that "One D&D" is already doomed and there will never be any repairs made to this system. Wizards is not allowed to learn from eight years of play, the market's rampant changes since R5e R'd don't matter, and the entire initiative is dead in the water.
Oh trust me, Yamana. You'll get your way. I haven't seen such a strong rejection reaction for new content on this board in...honestly ever. I think I'm the only person on the entire board who didn't immediately insist the entire document be thrown out on the spot and somebody lose their job for okaying it. This first month's playtest cycle has shown me that "One D&D" is already doomed and there will never be any repairs made to this system. Wizards is not allowed to learn from eight years of play, the market's rampant changes since R5e R'd don't matter, and the entire initiative is dead in the water.
It's insane, but what else is new.
I won't. I wanted a big 5e errata, core book rework but nothing else, not 6e haha.
I didn't insist the document be thrown out either. I really really love the feats and backgrounds with some formatting changes and clarity.
EDIT: To clarify, by big Errata, I mean the base mechanics such as crits and spellcasting are the same, but the classes are reworked slightly, some spells and feats altered, the races updated, the art improved, the lore fixed, and the DMG be made a little more helpful.
Wonder if that has anything to do with the entire goddamn userbase for R5e rising up in a tsunami of grognardism and demanding that Wizards not actually fix or change anything while they're fixing/changing 5e.
Oh trust me, Yamana. You'll get your way. I haven't seen such a strong rejection reaction for new content on this board in...honestly ever. I think I'm the only person on the entire board who didn't immediately insist the entire document be thrown out on the spot and somebody lose their job for okaying it. This first month's playtest cycle has shown me that "One D&D" is already doomed and there will never be any repairs made to this system. Wizards is not allowed to learn from eight years of play, the market's rampant changes since R5e R'd don't matter, and the entire initiative is dead in the water.
It's insane, but what else is new.
That's...odd to hear. Reception among the wider community (YouTube, Reddit, Discord, etc) has been overwhelmingly positive. There's two or three controversial elements, but the overall consensus I've seen is that it's mostly a step in the right direction.
That said, I've paid no attention whatsoever to how the Beyond forums specifically reacted to it.
Oh trust me, Yamana. You'll get your way. I haven't seen such a strong rejection reaction for new content on this board in...honestly ever. I think I'm the only person on the entire board who didn't immediately insist the entire document be thrown out on the spot and somebody lose their job for okaying it. This first month's playtest cycle has shown me that "One D&D" is already doomed and there will never be any repairs made to this system. Wizards is not allowed to learn from eight years of play, the market's rampant changes since R5e R'd don't matter, and the entire initiative is dead in the water.
It's insane, but what else is new.
That's...odd to hear. Reception among the wider community (YouTube, Reddit, Discord, etc) has been overwhelmingly positive. There's two or three controversial elements, but the overall consensus I've seen is that it's mostly a step in the right direction.
That said, I've paid no attention whatsoever to how the Beyond forums specifically reacted to it.
That's...odd to hear. Reception among the wider community (YouTube, Reddit, Discord, etc) has been overwhelmingly positive. There's two or three controversial elements, but the overall consensus I've seen is that it's mostly a step in the right direction.
That said, I've paid no attention whatsoever to how the Beyond forums specifically reacted to it.
The DDB forum userbase reaction has been nigh universally negative, and not "ambivalent-trending-negative" either. It was a giant nonstop screaming forum fire in here for three weeks, and only in recent days have people stopped trying to scream the entire document into oblivion. There's maybe three people on the entire forum who haven't decided the whole document is basically an Insult To All D&D. It's been awful. If the wider community is more welcoming, that's news to me. Welcome news, but still news.
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Don't hold your breath on class rebakes any time soon. Those are the big-ticket items. While they probably deserve the longest testing cycles they can get, Wizards is also only likely to dole them out when they need a publicity boost for the whole process. Expect something mostly boring and innocuous for the next document. Variations on haggling rules or such, maybe.
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So what do you all figure we're getting tomorrow? My current bet's on DM tools, with the forerunner idea being homebrew monster building. After all, the first doc was 100% player centric with nothing in it for DMs. Figure the next doc needs some bones thrown behind the screen, and monster building has never been awesome in R5e. Tightening up the design rules for custom monsters should be a big priority for Wizards, ne?
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I think they will continue with character options - classes (and subclasses), equipment, and spells.
Probably not. Player options get more publicity and opinions, so we're most likely getting class or feat stuff.
And that's assuming we get something tomorrow at all. They haven't actually said that, we just know the current survey closes tomorrow.
Equipment lists, weapons/armor, skills. New encumbrance rules (which I imagine will be relevant for grappling as well).
Alternatively, Fighter/Cleric/Wizard/Rogue classes.
I’d wager something in relation to spellcasting mechanics.
We were given a small bit of that in the last OneTest, what with the grouping of Arcane, Divine & Primal spells.
Exactly what this would look like…I haven’t the foggiest idea.
I imagine spell slots would still be a thing that exists. But maybe this time around they'll actually put more thought into how spellcasting classes work when they multiclass with each other, cuz right now, multiclassing between the Dark Triad of Sorcerers, Paladins, and Warlocks kinda needs a revision.
I also hope for more detail on class features on the next UA.
"Not all those who wander are lost"
Doesn't matter, looks like they extended the survey until September 26th.
So they're not getting any survey engagement. On the very first playtest in a series of eighteen playtests.
Cool. Great. Lovely. Why did I ever think this was a fantastic and exciting time to be in on D&D.
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Either that, or they're still getting enough surveys in on a daily basis to justify keeping it open.
Most popular speculation though, is that the next UA just isn't ready yet.
Wonder if that has anything to do with the entire goddamn userbase for R5e rising up in a tsunami of grognardism and demanding that Wizards not actually fix or change anything while they're fixing/changing 5e.
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I actually responded. Most of the stuff I did dislike or thought was racist, but just because its not for me doesn't mean it can't be for anyone else. And I'll play One D&D. Its just the playtest isn't my idea of D&D.
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And YES. Most of the issues would apply to 5e as well. Just some were more accentuated by this playtest.
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Oh trust me, Yamana. You'll get your way. I haven't seen such a strong rejection reaction for new content on this board in...honestly ever. I think I'm the only person on the entire board who didn't immediately insist the entire document be thrown out on the spot and somebody lose their job for okaying it. This first month's playtest cycle has shown me that "One D&D" is already doomed and there will never be any repairs made to this system. Wizards is not allowed to learn from eight years of play, the market's rampant changes since R5e R'd don't matter, and the entire initiative is dead in the water.
It's insane, but what else is new.
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I won't. I wanted a big 5e errata, core book rework but nothing else, not 6e haha.
I didn't insist the document be thrown out either. I really really love the feats and backgrounds with some formatting changes and clarity.
EDIT: To clarify, by big Errata, I mean the base mechanics such as crits and spellcasting are the same, but the classes are reworked slightly, some spells and feats altered, the races updated, the art improved, the lore fixed, and the DMG be made a little more helpful.
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Probably a lot, I'd say
That's...odd to hear. Reception among the wider community (YouTube, Reddit, Discord, etc) has been overwhelmingly positive. There's two or three controversial elements, but the overall consensus I've seen is that it's mostly a step in the right direction.
That said, I've paid no attention whatsoever to how the Beyond forums specifically reacted to it.
That’s good news. About the wider community.
The DDB forum userbase reaction has been nigh universally negative, and not "ambivalent-trending-negative" either. It was a giant nonstop screaming forum fire in here for three weeks, and only in recent days have people stopped trying to scream the entire document into oblivion. There's maybe three people on the entire forum who haven't decided the whole document is basically an Insult To All D&D. It's been awful. If the wider community is more welcoming, that's news to me. Welcome news, but still news.
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