@dr_kevinsmith @mikemearlsQuick question, is a Paladin’s divine smite affected by a crit, or is only the weapon damage rolled x2. Cheers I would let a crit affect Divine Smite.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) September 16, 2014
Is Padded armor meant to give disadvantage to stealth rolls?
. @Kez_DarksunIs Padded armor really meant to give disadvantage to stealth rolls? yes – padded and ring are bad, cheap armors meant for militia, poorly equipped warriors, not really aimed at PCs.
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 16, 2014
Stealth/Hiding: These rules intentionally rely on DM judgment to adjudicate
Stealth/Hiding: These rules intentionally rely on DM judgment to adjudicate. DM has to judge situations, whether PC can hide.
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 16, 2014
Is the downside of primal pathr age really intended to be *that* nasty?
@rdonoghue Is the downside of primal pathr age (exhaustion level 1) really intended to be *that* nasty? Yes – meant to be a finisher, since ability can tilt a battle way into the party's favor
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 16, 2014
If I’m hidden & have to peek out or step out to shoot do I retain advantage?
@ameron_dmhiding has been causing us a lot of grief & arguments. If I’m hidden & have to peek out or step out to shoot do I retain adv? DM judgment – would peeking reveal you or not? Probably not, unless target is looking right where you are
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 16, 2014
How does a bard benefit from an instrument’s proficiency bonus?
@mschdesignhow does a bard benefit from an instrument’s proficiency bonus if he’s already proficient with the Performance skill? impressing a crowd = performance. playing a difficult piece = instrument. it is blurry, but the instrumnt covers technical skill
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 16, 2014
Destructive smite spell
Destructive smite spell in paladin listing should refer to destructive wave in spell descriptions
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 16, 2014
Sentinel feat. when does the reaction attack happen? Before the enemy attacks ally, or after?
@bjrollet @JeremyECrawfordSentinel feat. when does the reaction attack happen? before the enemy attacks ally, or after? before
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 16, 2014