#92. Is New D&D 5e too Focused on Player Success?

The latest Unearthed Arcana drops another 5e playtest packet, prompting more conversation about D&D's goals as a game. We also give a few opinions on the latest changes.

Discover 'Arora: Age of Desolation' with new 5e exploration mechanics: https://ghostfiregaming.com/GGYT_AR01_2023_7_092

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Editor: ZsDante

Topics:

00:00 - Intro

04:28 - The ORC License

04:51 - D&D Playtest Packet 6

15:35 - Too much player success?

29:15 - Exhaustion & storytelling currency

39:56 - Capstones & Bards

42:00 - Druids & Monks

48:36 - Valiant playtest packet

49:25 - Changes to spell learning