Basic rules and multiclassing

Post/Author/DateTimePost
#1

neilselden

Jun 29, 2015 16:13:48

Hi,

Does anyone else think that multiclassing should be included in the basic rules?

 

-Neil

#2

mrpopstar

Jun 29, 2015 16:50:08

I don't think so, no.

 

I do wish there was a fifth class included in the basic rules, though.

 

I vote lore bard.

 

#3

Ath-kethin

Jun 29, 2015 17:47:21
No. But then, I don't think multiclassing should be included in the full rules, either. I am not a fan of multiclassing (after 2nd Edition, at least), is the takeaway here. I think the space and word count could have been far better used on something else. But I am sure that there are parts of the game I like which others feel should have been cut, so there you have it.
#4

Illithidbix

Jun 29, 2015 17:47:50

Nope.

 

They're a layer of compexity that isn't really suiting the point of the Basic Rules.

 

I rather like the fact they've stuck big labels with "Optional Rules" and "DM's permission". It's entirely redundant with the ethos of the groups I play in, but a good idea none the less.

#5

Rya.Reisender

Jun 30, 2015 6:41:53

Nope, multiclassing is too complex for the basic rules.

#6

JackOfAllTirades

Jun 30, 2015 13:26:27

The worst part about the Multiclassing rules is that they're actually far more complex (in play) than they look (in writing), which would make them a poor choice for inclusion in the basic rules, IMHO.

#7

Thoughts_My_Aim

Jun 30, 2015 13:49:13

Put me down as another one for "no". There's plenty in the basic rules.

#8

Avross

Jul 02, 2015 9:46:33

Personally, I'd like to see the Basic Rules become even more lightweight.   With the ease of finding things on the internet, I find that the real value of the Basic Rules is not for people who 'can't afford the book', but more for people who just want to 'keep it simple'.

#9

mrpopstar

Jul 02, 2015 14:59:32

Avross wrote:
#10

alienux

Jul 02, 2015 19:53:46

I agree with everyone else; multiclassing should be in the PHB, not the basic rules.

#11

Avross

Jul 03, 2015 15:46:08

mrpopstar wrote: