Did D&D's 5.5e ruin these classes?

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of D&D's 5.5e on class dynamics and player opinions after two years.

We've had almost two years to learn about the new classes in the new D&D Players Handbook. What do we think about them now and how have our opinions changed?----------Check out our socials!Instagram ---- (https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetavernwall)TikTok ---- (https://www.tiktok.com/beyondthetavernwall)YouTube ---- www.youtube.com/ ⁨@BeyondtheTavernWall⁩ We've had almost two years to learn about the new classes in the new D&D Players Handbook. What do we think about them now and how have our opinions changed?----------Check out our socials!Instagram ---- (https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetavernwall)TikTok ---- (https://www.tiktok.com/beyondthetavernwall)YouTube ---- www.youtube.com/ ⁨@BeyondtheTavernWall⁩

Topics covered

• Dungeons & Dragons
• game mechanics
• class changes
• player opinions
• tabletop gaming

Keywords

• D&D
• 5.5e
• classes
• Players Handbook
• gameplay
• opinions
• tabletop RPG

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fabled Entertainment

Products: D&D's 5.5e

Books & works: D&D Players Handbook

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