Show Notes
Are Stealth checks getting you down? Line of sight confusing the heck out of your game? We’ve got you covered! In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we dive into the wild world of 2024 D&D stealth mechanics, share some good old-fashioned frustration over D&D 5e’s hiding rules, and debate how loud a whisper really is. Oh, and we also reveal our favorite shiny items from Baldur’s Gate 3 – spoiler: someone’s got a thing for the Cracked Wand of Fireballs. Tune in for laughs, rants, and lots of poof you’re invisible!
Summary
In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, the hosts explore the updates to stealth mechanics in the upcoming 2024 D&D rules and the challenges surrounding their implementation. They analyze the flaws and inconsistencies in the Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition (5e) stealth system, focusing on the low success rate of hiding at early levels and the minimal improvement as characters progress. The conversation highlights confusion stemming from unclear rules about line of sight, cover, and invisibility, which often lead to frustration and arguments at the table. In the latter part of the episode, the hosts discuss stealth-breaking conditions and share their favorite items from Baldur’s Gate 3, including the Staff of the Magi, Gauntlets of Ogre Strength, and the Cracked Wand of Fireballs, while touching on the limitations of stealth mechanics, especially with spells like Fairy Fire.
Materials Referenced in this Episode
- 2024 DnD
- Tales of the Valiant
- Content from RPGBOT.net
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