@kviiri Except for the last bit of " One exception: the game’s lead rules developer, Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford on Twitter), can make official rulings and does so in this document and on Twitter"
All his tweets are considered official rulings per that phrase, no?
@NautArch Ultimately that's for the better --- maybe the general incomprehensibility of the system might drive more people towards the "open discussion" model of rules resolution :)
@NautArch I think he does, although a Catholic stacker might be more qualified to answer than myself
Jeremy Crawford is the Lead Rules Designer for D&D5e and is empowered to make "official" rulings which he does via Twitter and the Sage Advice Compendium (and to a lesser degree via the Dragon Talk podcast). However, there seems to be some confusion over how his rulings fit into rules analysis. Specifically, there seems to be confusion on if and/or to what extent his rulings qualify as rules as written.
Are Jeremy Crawford's rulings via Twitter and Sage Advice Compendium considered to be rules as written (RAW)? Or do they fit in some other way (Rules as Intended perhaps)?
I keep running into quoted tweets from this 'Jeremy Crawford' guy in 5e answers. My understanding is he's sort of in charge of the edition, like James Jacobs with Pathfinder. It makes sense that his opinion has a lot of weight, but people seem to take his tweets as sacrosanct-- using them to de...
I play D&D 5e and sometimes come here with questions. But sometimes I see things referenced here as sources that I don't have or aren't aware of....
Which are the "official rules" for D&D 5e, and where do I find them?
@Rubiksmoose yeah, i'd agree with that. Just agreeing that it is a dupe, but then how to itnegrate it into the next question to help direct folks on how to answer could be looked at again.
The term "rules as written" (or RAW) gets thrown about fairly often in RPG circles, especially around D&D. But what does it actually mean?
Is RAW an analysis technique? A playstyle? An entire parallel game system? What key aspects or attributes would allow one to recognize something as RAW or ...
@Rubiksmoose Right, which just makes it weirder. I'm not sure it ultimately matters, it's just weird to see it go in and out after answers are provided because it could have made a difference.
And we typically don't change Q assumptions after answers are in.
or even change them at all and if something is wrong or doesn't need to be there, then it's addressed in the answers.
@Rubiksmoose which could mean that it was one of many options or that it was the one they thought about, or the one they thoughtw as the only. It's unknown, but changing it after answers are in seems like somethingw e don't do. I think it's meta-worthy.
In this question on whether a Sorcerer can twin cast Simulacrum, the querent had originally included the following line:
Usually a Sorcerer does not have access to the Simulacrum spell, but he could use Wish to cast it.
Before any further edits, answers were submitted but none considered th...
Consider a Wizard 13/Sorcerer 7 multiclass, who happens to have the Twinned Spell metamagic option:
Twinned Spell
When you Cast a Spell that Targets only one creature and doesn’t have a range of self, you can spend a number of sorcery points equal to the spell’s level to target a second ...
I'm always intrigued by the Homebrew questions that at first seem really overpowered, but then on closer examination, turn out to be pretty lame. Mainly because they tend to illuminate often-overlooked design decisions that you don't always think about.
Namely: throwing your greataxe at the enemy is a lot less powerful in the situation where you don't have an endless supply of greataxes to just keep chucking.
@NautArch I sure hope so. I bought a pack of +1 Javelins specifically on the premise that they would stick around to be rethrown after I went around picking them up after the battle.
I have a simple questions about throwing weapons specifically Javelins/Spears in DnD 5e. If I throw my Javelin at a enemy (regardless if it hits or miss and barring it falls off a cliff or something), can I still move in to retrieve it in combat? If I do, what action does that take up? Also if I ...
@Rubiksmoose That bold was not in the text when I answered it. He may have added it while I was answering.
1- Can a Sorcerer use Twinned Spell to create 2 duplicates of himself (or someone else)? One good question and 2- Can a Sorcerer use Twinned Spell to create 1 duplicate for 2 different targets at the same time? second good question.
if you edit right away sometimes it is not tracked. Not sure what the time lag is.
@KorvinStarmast I think it is a moot point, but I do think those are the same question honestly. at the cery least all the questions have answered them both with little effort.
@KorvinStarmast Yeah, the touch target is where I"m stuck. But the argument of 'within range' is compelling that they are touching a creature to be simulacrumed and not the form.
@KorvinStarmast Well, we can narrow some things out. Does the spell have a material component of one white or sequined glove? Does it have a high pitched vocal component of "teeee heeeee!" ? If not, we can at least rule out one touching target.
@Rubiksmoose argh. The "snow or ice in quantities sufficient to made a life-size copy of the duplicated creature; some hair, fingernail clippings, or other piece of that creature's body placed inside the snow or ice;" seems pretty integral, but RAW not needed if you have a focus. Well done, wizards.
@NautArch Hmm, I figured that the snow and ice is required or there isn't any material for the simulacrum. Are you saying that "only the ruby is consumed?" And thus, no snow or iced is needed?
yuk, I don't like that. I want people to build a snowman and then make a simulacrum. Frosty the SImulacrum casts Fireball at you! (It's also a way to cut down on wish/simulacrum cheese unless you live at the north pole)
@KorvinStarmast If you're in a campaign where simulacrum cheese is a viable plan, then I think the campaign might be run and played by mice in the first place.
• As long as you have not failed any death saving throws, you do not suffer the negative conditions of being at 0 hit points and may continue to take actions and move normally.
This idea would likely fit into Eberron more cleanly, but I'll be fitting it into Next year's December adventures for our shared world (Brother is prime DM)
Just for example, these questions:
Do we need a [disadvantage] tag?
Non-duplicate questions, with opposite correct answers, merged
(Disclaimer: one was my meta question, and the other one is about my question)
seems to have community consensus, and requires action, either from the community ...
@goodguy5 "you do not suffer the negative conditions of being at 0 hit points... you still make your Death Saving Throws at the start of each of your turns, as normal."
If I wanted to post homebrew WIP content for public(?) peer review, what are some good places to do that? So far I've looked at homebrewery and dndbeyond, both have their advantages but they're not great for what I'm looking for.
It would be giving a wizard access to divine magic essentially. So if you routinely make DC25 checks to break class restrictions and imitate 7th level spell then I think it's an interesting and fun solution.
I think that might be a fun sandbox type game to run. Creative solutions rule of cool.
1. It only works on a corpse. So you're reducing the difficulty of raising their body from a level 7 spell to level 5, and still need someone with the *Raise Dead* spell (*Revivify* has a time limit shorter than the cast time of *Mending*). 2. It's not doing *everything* that *Regenerate* can do, especially since the bulk of *Regenerate*'s power comes from its high hitpoint recovery. 3. Failure (which will be common on a high DC) carries its own potential consequences (what if reseparating the limb causes it to fall into multiple pieces?).
> Variant: Mending. You may attempt to use the Mending Spell to reattach a severed body part to a corpse, for the purposes of making it complete and eligible for spells like Revivify or Raise Dead. Upon finishing the casting of this spell, make a DC30 Medicine Check. On a success, the limb is correctly reattached. On failure, the limb is grotesquely misattached, and will require two successful uses of this feature to properly reattach. Each Failure may compound upon a previous failure.
So if you build your Rogue/Cleric multiclass with 20+Wisdom and Expertise in Medicine, you can, 40% of the time, turn a Resurrection situation into a Raise Dead situation.
@GreySage I was thinking circumference is going to be between 40 and 70cm for thighs. If you were measuring your dimension by stitching circumference, that's going to be to much to mend. If you're just making sure it's not spanning more than 30cm in any dimension of any cross section... then it works.
I can see your confusion and that's where this site shines (not in confusing people, but in allowing multiple viewpoints and having people respond/vote on them.)
According to Sanctuary it states:
Until the spell ends, any creature who targets a creature you choose with an attack or a harmful spell must first make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature must choose a new target or lose the attack or spell. This spell doesn't protect the w...
Think of it like someone is running up to attack Creature B (under sanctuary). THey go to swing their weapon..and just can't. THey have to quickly pick a new target and finish the attack. There isn't time to move because they are in mid attack.
After the attack is complete, they can move as normal.
The problem is @Rubiksmoose is that I am a relatively new DM (about 6 months) and have been a player for 3 years but DM for a group with a DM and playing experience of over 50 years
@BESW not just more fun, but mechanically consistent with being able to move as something separate from the attack action. If the attacker has movement left, moving to attack makes sense.
@Rubiksmoos, @KorvinStarmast because the issue is now the player wants to change out Sanctuary, which I am happy for them to do if they so wish but I get the feeling they feel it is not the right way to do it which is somehow impacting on their game.
@BESW Fun for the players who have a less impactful ceremony or fun for the table that it just stopped the single attack? or fun for the enemy that still got to use their attack?
@NautArch You bring up a good point that often a ruling should keep in mind who it's affecting; but I meant fun for the story because stuff happens instead of stuff not happening. It's still an effective effect because it forced a bad decision.
@MatthewPerryman Because it is kinda wonky, talk about it at your table. See how the players want it to work and how they expected it. If it becomes a spell they'd rather not use because of how you think it should be ruled, then let them change it up. No harm, no foul.
@KorvinStarmast they are an Artificer, and @Rubiksmoose, Yep. I'll speak to the others. I think the issue was that I could see their point rules wise and I was ruling it as the wording states and I think really we were getting strung up on exact wording
@NautArch Obviously it could be fun either way, fun is table-dependent. What I'm saying is that in my experience it's better to rule for "stuff happens" than "stuff doesn't happen" and I give a baleful side-eye to mechanics and features that are designed to make stuff not happen.
@MatthewPerryman One thing to remember is that 5e at its core was not concerned about being really precice with rules and spell wording because the idea was that the DM could decide what was best.
But it also means that for sanctuary to be really effective, you need to keep that the creature under really far away. and that seems unfun for that character.
@Rubiksmoose aye I get that, its just confusing when you post a question, read one answer with 10 upvotes and then immediately find the exact opposite answer as well!
@MatthewPerryman Yeah, that's frustrating. Pathfinder is in a class of games that look like they have clarity, but... in many cases they not only don't have clarity, they can't.
@MatthewPerryman Make a ruling and play on. If the player really doesn't want the spell any more, swap it out for another. You are the DM, you can do that.
@MatthewPerryman I mean I wouldn't advise going crazy, but sticking to the rules as written doesn't actually mean much except that you are going to be frustrated a lot.
@MatthewPerryman The rules do not rule you; make your best ruling and play on. That's how 5e is supposed to be different, in intention. (Not saying that will always be the case, but that's what some of the rhetoric around the new edition was advocating)
The important things about changing the rules is to (a) talk with your players about it so they aren't surprised; (b) make sure the changes are designed to maximize fun as your table understands it; (c) don't get caught up on precedent and be willing to change rules AGAIN as necessary.
I don't think that's something you can decide prior to playing. But if they don't like dark stories with troubles and possible bad endings, maybe Sorcerer is not the game for them. Maybe you want to try just a one-shot with throwaway characters just to feel the game - be aware that the convention scenario has really dark and shocking themes but I think it gives the idea of what the game is about - and also be aware that you should get the annotated version of the game and that it is still a mess (misorganized)
Also, it's a game that tries to catetr to people who like Story Now - playing to discover what happens is implicit in the genre.
Which means that predetermining the outcome is bad.
* Each undead that can see or hear you within 30 feet of you must make a Wisdom saving throw. If the creature fails its saving throw, it is turned ... *
Yeah, that smack to the head for 17 damage was good fun! Yoiks! 8^o (We got him in the end, though ... and the cracked ribs will heal ...)
Now I'm thinking about why the hell is everyone focusing their roleplay on the fact that my character did not bring anything in exchange for some generic information, or for dinner at friends, or for a birthday party, or for a marriage...
@MatthewPerryman Before, discuss with all seven if they understand the basic of action economy: move, action (attack is one sucy), bonus action, reaction, interact with object
OK, then they should not have an issue with you using the action economy correctly :)
You can break up your movement on your turn, using some of your speed before and after your action. For example, if you have a speed of 30 feet, you can move 10 feet, take your action, and then move 20 feet Monsters follow that as well.
I play D&D 5e and sometimes come here with questions. But sometimes I see things referenced here as sources that I don't have or aren't aware of....
Which are the "official rules" for D&D 5e, and where do I find them?
The term "rules as written" (or RAW) gets thrown about fairly often in RPG circles, especially around D&D. But what does it actually mean?
Is RAW an analysis technique? A playstyle? An entire parallel game system? What key aspects or attributes would allow one to recognize something as RAW or ...
In this question on whether a Sorcerer can twin cast Simulacrum, the querent had originally included the following line:
Usually a Sorcerer does not have access to the Simulacrum spell, but he could use Wish to cast it.
Before any further edits, answers were submitted but none considered th...
Consider a Wizard 13/Sorcerer 7 multiclass, who happens to have the Twinned Spell metamagic option:
Twinned Spell
When you Cast a Spell that Targets only one creature and doesn’t have a range of self, you can spend a number of sorcery points equal to the spell’s level to target a second ...
Just for example, these questions:
Do we need a [disadvantage] tag?
Non-duplicate questions, with opposite correct answers, merged
(Disclaimer: one was my meta question, and the other one is about my question)
seems to have community consensus, and requires action, either from the community ...
I'm going to play my first game of D&D soon. How do I get temporary hit points and how many of them do I start with?
