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#1 Gatt Jul 03, 2014 23:06:08	Thought I'd let people here know,  Necromancer Games appears to have released a free 5th edition module tonight.   http://froggodgames.com/wizards-amulet   Enjoy
#2 bawylie Jul 03, 2014 23:06:43	Thanks!
#3 deadworld56 Jul 04, 2014 6:10:30	Interesting. It has a slew of pregens that may give us a preview into some of the other races and classes not in the basic rules/starter set. No levelling info, but a nice snapshot nonetheless.
#4 Prom Jul 04, 2014 6:17:43	I'll have to check this out when it's not so late. Thanks Gatt.
#5 Gnarl Jul 04, 2014 7:03:11	This is very interesting. Does this mean that other companies will be allowed to publish 5e adventures?
#6 kev777 Jul 04, 2014 7:10:47	oh nice,  I already have the d20 version of that module.   They just converted it.    Imagine playing the Dungeons of Rappan Athuk in D&D Next?
#7 Shadow_Frog Jul 04, 2014 7:17:20	There is no "allow"; the OGL is alive and well.    Big announcement coming soon regarding further support.
#8 Gnarl Jul 04, 2014 7:36:38	Shadow_Frog wrote:
(Reply to #6) frothsof	kev777 wrote:
#10 Gatt Jul 04, 2014 8:12:39	Gnarl wrote:
(Reply to #10) Shadow_Frog	Gatt wrote:
#12 VanRicter Jul 04, 2014 9:26:00	I read over this last night and I can't find a stat block for the wizards familiar. Am I just not seeing it? Also I love the tie in with Rappan Athuk, we played months worth of the PF version. Hopefully Frog God games converts it to 5th edition *wink, nudge*
#13 masterfat78 Jul 04, 2014 9:44:04	Is it me or did they roll for stats on these pregens. At first I thought they used point buy but the pally seems off.
#14 Wuzzard Jul 04, 2014 9:56:51	Maybe I'm just stupid, but how do you actually download this free to download PDF?   I've purchased it for $0.00 and received my order confirmation, but no means to actually recieve it.   Okay, I am stupid, I guess.  I didn't get the follow up email the link and figuring out where the download link on site is is non obvious for first time user.    The MATHS is too hard!
#15 masterfat78 Jul 04, 2014 9:46:11	The druid has a +1 scimitar starting out. Guess the froggys want to test out if magic items break the game play at early levels.
#16 zoroaster99 Jul 04, 2014 10:03:19	In order to "purchase" the free adventure, you had to create an account.  While logged in, go to "My account" at the top, and then click on "Click here to view your file downloads" and you will find the link to download the product.  I'm curious to know if these pregens were indeed made with the final PHB rules for these classes, races and backgrounds?
#17 starlord64 Jul 04, 2014 10:22:31	I didn't have to create an account or purchase to download it. I used this link:   http://froggodgames.com/5th-edition
#18 frothsof Jul 04, 2014 10:41:22	As long as its free and doesnt contain explicit sex and gore, i doubt you will ever hear a peep from WotC. Once u start trying to sell something is when u need to be careful.
#19 Gatt Jul 04, 2014 10:43:19	Shadow_Frog wrote:
#20 kev777 Jul 04, 2014 10:46:32	Looks like it was made under the OLG   OPEN GAME LICENSE Version 1.0a The following text is the property of Wizards of the Coast, Inc. and is Copyright 2000 Wizards of the Coast, Inc. (“Wizards”). All Rights Reserved
#21 Polaris Jul 04, 2014 10:48:14	kev777 wrote:
#22 kev777 Jul 04, 2014 10:50:27	frothsof wrote:
#23 kev777 Jul 04, 2014 10:57:02	Can anyone confirm if those pre-gens are valid previews of the paladin, ranger, druid, sorc, and monk?.
#24 kev777 Jul 04, 2014 11:16:04	It looks like they are working from a copy in which Second Wind was called Gather Strength.   Here are the traits of the classes we haven't seen yet.     Show Elf Ranger  Favored Enemy: Orcs, half-orcs, and giants. Belfin has advantage on Insight, Investigation, Nature, and Perception skill checks related to those three races. Explorer’s Sense: Belfin’s proficiency bonus is doubled when he makes Intelligence or Wisdom checks related to forest terrain and using a skill he’s trained in. He cannot become lost in forest terrain, and difficult forest terrain doesn’t reduce  his group’s long-distance travel speed   Sorc  Dragon Blood: Corian’s proficiency bonus is doubled whenever he makes a Charisma check while interacting with dragons. Spellcasting: Corian is a level 1 sorcerer with the bloodline of copper dragons. His attack bonus with spells is +5; saving throws against his spells are DC 13. Corian can cast cantrips at will, and can cast two 1st-level spells per day, from the following lists:   Monk Martial Artist: Drinnin’s unarmed strikes and weapon attacks cause a minimum of 1d6 damage. When he uses an Attack action to attack with an unarmed strike or a monk weapon, Drinnin can make a bonus unarmed strike. Clubs, daggers, handaxes, light hammers, maces, quarterstaffs, shortswords, sickles, and spears are monk weapons.   Dwarf Fighter Resilient: Drebb has advantage on saving throws vs. poison and resistance to damage from poison. Mason: Drebb has proficiency with mason’s tools. Stonecunning: Drebbs adds double his proficiency bonus when making Intelligence (History) checks involving stonework. Gather Strength: On his turn, Drebb can use a bonus action to regain 1d10 + 1 hit points. He can do this once between long or short rests.   Gnome Fighter Minor Illusionist: Farkle can cast minor illusions at will, using Int as his casting ability. Speak to Small Creatures: Farkle can communicate simple ideas with beasts of size Small or smaller, by using gestures and sounds. Two-Handed Weapon Fighter: If Farkle rolls a 1 or 2 on a damage die when he is using a melee weapon two-handed, he can reroll that die. He must use the second result. Gather Strength: On his turn, Farkle can use a bonus action to regain 1d10 + 4 hit points. He can do this once between long or short rests.   Elf Bard Sleepless: When taking a long rest, Flarian enters a trancelike, meditative state for four hours instead of sleeping for eight hours. Wilderness Mask: Flarian can attempt to hide when lightly obscured by natural surroundings (not by structures, furniture, or other trappings of civilization). Bard’s Cheer: Through song and poetry, Flarian can inspire one creature (not himself) who is within 60 feet of Flarian  and who can hear the bard. That target gains 1d6 that can be rolled and added to one saving throw, attack roll, or ability check that it makes in the next 10 minutes. The target decides whether to add the bonus die after seeing the result of the initial d20 roll. Flarian can use this ability three times between long rests, but no creature can have more than one bonus die at a time.     Half-Orc Barbarian Berserker Rage: Krel can enter a berserk rage on his turn, as a bonus action. When raging, he has advantage on Str checks and saving throws, does an extra 2 points of damage with melee attacks, and takes only half damage from slashing, piercing, and bludgeoning attacks. The berserk rage ends when Krel is knocked unconscious, when a full round passes in which he neither attacks an enemy nor takes damage, when he chooses to end it, or after 1 minute, whichever comes first. He can enter a berserker rage twice between long rests. Hard to Kill: When Krel is reduced to 0 hit points without being killed outright, he is reduced to 1 hit point instead. He can use this ability once between long rests. Alson, when not wearing armor (with or without a shield), he can add both his Dex and Con bonuses to his AC. Savage Critical: When Krel scores a critical hit with a melee weapon, he gains one bonus damage die beyond what’s usually allowed in a critical hit.   Paladin Divinely Inspired Senses: By spending an action, Bannor can detect the presence and location of any celestial, fiend, or undead within 60 feet of himself. He learns the type and number of beings but not their specific identities. Within that same distance, he also senses the presence of consecrated or desecrated objects or places. He can use this ability three times (Cha modifier + 1) between long rests. Lay On Hands: By touching a creature and spending an action, Bannor can restore lost hit points. He can heal up to 5 hit points between long rests. Alternatively, he can expend all 5 hit points of healing to instead cure the target of a disease, remove a level of exhaustion, or neutralize a single poison.
#25 DemoMonkey Jul 04, 2014 11:27:57	"It looks like they are working from a copy in which Second Wind was called Gather Strength."   I don't think it's a matter of "early copy". ALL of the abilities have slightly different names. I wonder if that's a legal issue?
#26 Gatt Jul 04, 2014 11:36:47	DemoMonkey wrote:
#27 Polaris Jul 04, 2014 11:39:13	DemoMonkey wrote:
#28 Nimloh Jul 04, 2014 12:06:02	Very nice.   I miss the old line art!
#29 Paraxis Jul 04, 2014 12:10:31	The question is are they working off a preview copy of the PHB, an internal Alpha playtest document, or making their own stuff up?   I would assume the Alpha inhouse document, but not sure.  They do have some big announcment coming up on Sunday.
#30 masterfat78 Jul 04, 2014 12:58:28	The rangers ac is wrong.
#31 Mythmere Jul 05, 2014 16:13:13	The names of various abilities are different for legal reasons, correct. They aren't in the SRD and thus they might be copyrightable. Hopefully it's not hard for the reader to interpret.
#32 Nicodaudel Jul 06, 2014 10:34:35	As a follow-up to their re-release of The Wizard's Amulet, Necromancer Games has announced a 5e-compatible kickstarter, presumably using the OGL.
#33 Sword_of_Spirit Jul 06, 2014 20:15:20	I certainly hope the ranger is their own thing rather than based on the PHB version. I liked the way the playtest did favored enemy styles rather than the sort of favored enemy described here.
#34 Luciender Jul 06, 2014 20:37:09	It doesn't appear to be completely playable, as there is a first level spell called Witchfyre Bolt used by one of the NPCs and I don't seem to see an analog in the Basic pdf. So unless there's one in the PHB...
#35 Akeisha Jul 15, 2014 0:28:34	Gatt wrote:
#36 Kravell Jul 15, 2014 6:58:24	Luciender wrote:
(Reply to #36) Luciender	Kravell wrote:
#38 DemoMonkey Jul 15, 2014 9:40:53	"That's an odd alternate name for Magic Missile...but okay. Thanks"   Magic Missile is probably one of the specific names guarded as D&D intellectual property.
(Reply to #38) AaronOfBarbaria	DemoMonkey wrote: