How much game theory was used in the construction of 5e?
Out of curiosity, how much game theory (and GNS Theory, and its successors in particular) was used in the construction of 5e? Was it used more or less than the surveys, etc?
— Jay Draper (@jay_jaydraper) May 27, 2018
We didn’t use anything directly. The keys to success were:
1. Understanding our audience (current and future) and their needs
2. Creating a game that met those needs
3. Extensive playtesting, refinement, and polish to make that game the best version of itself that we could craft https://t.co/AyF4Ies6MK— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) May 27, 2018
The thunderous belch shook the castle
The thunderous belch shook the castle. Tapestries fell, torches went out, and dust rained down, filling the air like smoke.
Beneath the sudden layer of it now coating his face, the king sighed. “Is the royal oubliette full again? Go and see, someone.”#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 22, 2018
Does Spiritual Weapon threaten creatures?
does spiritual weapon threaten creatures? So, does it help give sneak attack, and does it get an attack of opportunity? No.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) June 3, 2018
You’re welcome!
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) June 3, 2018
In “Many Murders of Manshoon”, Elminster references “dear dead Hesperdan”
Hi once more and I hope the weekend was enjoyable, In “Many Murders of Manshoon”, El references “dear dead Hesperdan”, did El believe it to be true, and if so, how was it believed that he died.
As always, many thanks
GG See "Elminster Enraged" for more on my answer to this (perished in 1480 in the Hullack Forest, in battle with Elminster and War Wizards of Cormyr).— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 11, 2018
Having re-read Elminster Enraged off the back of this, I am musing who the two figures scrying Manshoon are. Anything you can reveal about them? As always, thanks~GG Heh. Not yet. NDAs still apply. However, when the time is right…
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 14, 2018
Heh. Drink it for me. Being diabetic, I sip less and less now, so my cellars are replete. Toast me when you can't game?
With all the questions I ask, I feel I owe you more than thanks. Perhaps a bottle of something I could have sent? And by all means keep the questions coming. Some I can answer, some not yet, but they're all welcome. I'm not in this for the money (just ask my bank account);}— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 14, 2018
I’ll drink a toast to you this weekend. I know its a long shot, and I am expecting a very firm NDA, but can you give Hesperdan’s FRA style short stats? I am guessing something like Human (Weredragon) m W23 LE ?
~ GG Heh. That's a good beginning. ;}
(Seriously: correct, but W26.)— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) June 15, 2018
I caught your SOME show with Jocks Machina and noticed you had a stagger mechanic
new DM here. I caught your SOME show with #JocksMachina and noticed you had a stagger mechanic I rather liked (removing AoE by a staggered enemy). Is there somewhere I can find that in writing to share with my players? it's something I do in my own games, basically to reward big damage numbers. if a creature loses 1/2 of its hp in one round I shut down its reactions until its next turn.
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) June 5, 2018