D&D Next live chat today!

[kesher]

D&D Next live chat today from 11-12 PT

As a reminder for myself, that's 2-3 CST...

[kesher]

Or, since I apparently can't deal with time zones, it's happening right now (1 pm CST)

[Azafuse]

Here a short summary of the first part:

• playtest pack is made of 5 pregen characters (rogue, wizard, fighter, 2 clerics) + Cave of Chaos adventure + Cave of Chaos bestiary + DM rules + Player rules
  
• pregen characters will have both themes and backgrounds
  
• classic four races (halfling, human, elf, dwarf)
  
• one cleric will be classic (mace + armor), the other one will be more mystic
  
• playtest pack will focus on core rules
  
• monsters will be shown as a single stat block in the adventure, extended stat block + fluff in the bestiary
  
• at-will powers will be options
  
• clerics will have domains
  
• rogues will have "schemes" (supposedly roguish distinguishing features)
  
• wizards will have cantrips (at-will useful in and off combat)
  
• rules are made to give any class the chance to shine
  
• we already know wizards will cast vancian magic
  
• they talk about spell point system and power system to mark the difference between sorcere, warlock and wizard
  
• future options for sub-races
  
• at-will stuff will come from themes and backgrounds
  
• fighters will have maneuvers (alternative to feats but each maneuever has more options)
  
• no Prestige Classes for the moment
  

Some clarifications:

• the Theme option gives access to Skills
  
• the Background option gives access to Feats
  

[sulldawga]

Thanks for posting this, Azafuse.