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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by SorosFootSoldier@hexbear.net to c/games@hexbear.net

Playing Pool Of Radiance got me learning the ins and outs of 2nd edition AD&D and I came to the realization today that I prefer games with a magic points or mana system. Probably because I grew up with JRPGs which exclusively deal with MP over spell slots. Don't get me wrong, D&D is great, but it's such a pain when you get into battle and you realize you forgot to memorize Detect Magic and now you have a bunch of potential good loot.

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[-] Frank@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago

The final blow for 5e, for me, was when I saw that the Owlbear didn't have a hug attack. It doesn't have any special attacks or abilities at all. It's just a hit point blob. One of the most iconic D&D creatures just as nothing. I cannot think of a stronger condemnation of 5e.

[-] Arcane_Trixster@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago

Tarrask too. Just a giant bag of HP.

[-] Frank@hexbear.net 4 points 1 year ago

No getting it to -100 hp and casting wish?

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