When it comes to Dungeons & Dragons, the number one rule is that there are no hard-and-fast rules. The Dungeon Master has the power to change or add any rule to make the game more enjoyable. This is known as the Rule of Cool, because no one wants to play a game that isn’t fun and cool, even though the rules as written make DnD what it is.
The official 5e Dungeon Master’s Guide and other 5e rulebooks offer a variety of optional rules that players can use if their DMs allow. Third-party publishers, designers, and fans have created some incredible supplements that follow the Rule of Cool to the letter, providing players with even more options to enhance their gaming experience.
One such supplement is Strongholds & Followers by MCDM, a third-party publisher founded by veteran RPG designer Matt Coville. This unofficial supplement has become so popular that Wizards of the Coast has released an Unearthed Arcana playtest for bastions, indicating that a similar approach may be taken in the 2024 update to Dungeons & Dragons.
Another popular supplement is Ancestral Weapons, which provides rules for enhancing existing weapons and generating brand-new ones. Players love magic items, especially named ones like Sting from The Hobbit or Raistlin Majere’s Staff of Magius. This supplement adds a new layer of depth to these items, making them even more meaningful to the players.
Additionally, the introduction of spirit points as a new system that allows players to craft their own magic items has added a new level of customization to the game. With random tables and over 130 upgrades, players and dungeon masters alike have more tools at their disposal to create epic adventures.
2024-01-23 21:00:05
Source from screenrant.com