@ChrisPerkinsDnD Is there something about goblin physiology that makes them less intelligent and well mannered than the other races? If a goblin was raised by elves or humans would they have the capacity to compete intellectually with said races?

— SanjuroJelze (@SanjuroJelze) September 28, 2018

Goblin characters can be as smart or as stupid as any human. And bad manners aren’t genetic; they’re taught. #wotcstaff https://t.co/mVYF4D1dDO

— Christopher Pumpkins 🎃 (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) September 28, 2018

It's honestly an interesting discussion. When is it nature and when is it nurture. A goblin can be raised be a normal and good. What about a Beholder? A devil? An elder brain? A chromatic dragon? What kind of lives could these be?

— Daniel Burns (@Dan_Burns_) September 28, 2018

D&D creatures such as demons and devils embody or personify evil, but there can always be exceptions that break the rule. #wotcstaff https://t.co/NrDoA0eh7n

— Christopher Pumpkins 🎃 (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) September 28, 2018

So if there was just a single generation of goblins that did things differently they could overcome the stereotypes that are associated with goblinkind. Interesting. A whole civilization of goblins that are on the same level or even above humans. Thanks for the reply!

— SanjuroJelze (@SanjuroJelze) September 28, 2018

If you’re looking for an example of goblin civilization unlike that which is found on most D&D worlds, the Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica should interest you. #wotcstaff https://t.co/cGsPJ4IX7O

— Christopher Pumpkins 🎃 (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) September 28, 2018

Look at Drizzt

— Mumbly Joe (@TheJoeGeorge) September 28, 2018

He’d rather you didn’t. https://t.co/kEajVLNPdT

— Christopher Pumpkins 🎃 (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) September 28, 2018

Yeah! I'm a long time MTG player but I was wondering about this pertaining to FR. If a drow can have a heart of gold it would make sense a goblin can be really smart. Thanks!

— SanjuroJelze (@SanjuroJelze) September 28, 2018

Imagine, if you will, the Izzet League constructing a temperamental magic gateway to Waterdeep. #wotcstaff https://t.co/lXG7yunowV

— Christopher Pumpkins 🎃 (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) September 28, 2018

Ooo, Lazav vs Manshoon

— Michael (@GrayBeast2553) September 28, 2018

Maybe Lazav *is* Manshoon. #wotcstaff https://t.co/VpXU7dEBn8

— Christopher Pumpkins 🎃 (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) September 28, 2018

Digging up this tweet concerning dispel magic. Looking for intent. Is the intent that you cannot target the "magical effect" of Water Walk to remove on every PC because in this scenario it's actually multiple magical effects, 1 effect per PC so the PC must be the target?

— DavGutz (@Gutzindaffer) July 27, 2018

When you use dispel magic to target a magical effect within range, you're choosing a discrete effect that you're aware of, often one created by a spell. If a spell has put an ongoing effect on multiple creatures, each of those creatures bears a discrete, targetable effect. #DnD https://t.co/9rKRqFiezb

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) July 27, 2018

An implication of this may be that being effected by a spell may be discerned by viewing the target? https://t.co/R8iY8GZe2A

— this effin' DM (@WilliamTramp) July 27, 2018

You know that a creature/object/space is affected by a spell only if the spell's effects are visible, you witnessed the spell being cast on the target, or you've otherwise detected/discerned the presence of the spell's effects. #DnD https://t.co/Diw1dRekvk

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) July 27, 2018

I'm curious about the words "that you're aware of." Does this mean that one could not cast "dispel magic" on a tomb, door, or creature unless you know what is affecting them? That is, can one cast dispel magic -for example- on a chest just in case there is a magical trap?

— My Character Minis (@donalan9) July 27, 2018

The text of dispel magic says you can target one of the following:

creature
object
magical effect

The spell doesn't require you to know what magical effect, if any, is on a creature or an object that you target. #DnD https://t.co/FAGYuxXutc

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) July 27, 2018

Would using Tempestuous Magic allow you to break a grapple by moving out of the grappler’s reach?Yes.

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) August 1, 2018

question for someone who’s about to dive into the wild world of DMing – do you think a newbie ought to do a oneshot or two first for practice? or would they be okay to start on a campaign if they took it slow?I definitely think it’s possible to jump right in (especially if you’ve watched others play, or have been playing yourself for awhile), but one-shots help get you “stretched and loose” for the main event as well. Up to your preference!

— Matthew Mercer (@matthewmercer) August 17, 2018